tomorrow i will participating in design dazzle's kids summer camp again. so i thought today i would repost the post i posted last year for their summer camp post. post. it's a tin can wind
Easter is fast approaching and kids would be so much interested and eagerly waiting to prepare crafts for Easter. This year as of 2015, Easter falls on
Oops, he knit it again! My dear friend Dave Lowe always keeps me in stitches with his clever, cartoon blog, ParaAbnormal. His most recent entry however packs such a purl-punch, I couldn’t res…
The other day I was scrolling through Pinterest, as you do, and came across this photo . Of course the link was broken, causing me to become obsessive. I scoured the website trying to find the tutorial on how to make the delightfully rustic looking DIY sponge thing of my dreams but alas, no luck. S
Mijn twee dochters hebben allebei een knutselverslaving. Zodra het even kan worden de knutselspullen uit de kasten getrokken en gaan de meiden druk aan de
Paul Schick's abstract twig art is not only beautiful, it's inspirational too.
In this tutorial, we show you how to add ric rac to your favorite fabrics to create beautiful reversible cloth napkins perfect for any table.
Day 37 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Clever and Silly Wrap Ideas!
During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand
Make paper lanterns and decorate them with pressed flowers in this easy tutorial from HGTV Gardens.
Sewing Memes For Crafty People - Funny memes that "GET IT" and want you to too. Get the latest funniest memes and keep up what is going on in the meme-o-sphere.
You pitched a tent where? In the living room? Huh? Winter and spring evenings are chilly, but don't let that get in the way. Do indoor camping!
A complete guide with easy to follow videos and diagrams showing how to make a Palm Cross
I've gotten a few questions lately from brides seeking the perfect offbeat groomsmen's gifts. I've resisted weighing in because no two dudes are the same --
**Unfortunately this pattern is no longer available** The pattern’s author’s site has been discontinued. This weekend we are taking a trip back to Wilmington for Trisden’s little cousin’s birthday. He’s turning 5 this year which I cannot believe! His cute little birthday invitation indicates he is into dinosaurs which is so exciting! These prehistoric creatures...
OoooEeee I’m super excited to share this week’s little bit of craftiness with you all. A while back I found an oversized clock at our local thrift store. I originally planned to upcycle it into something that would fit into our boho gypsy decor style but when I took it apart, it struck me that it would make the most amazing little clock fairy garden. All it needed was a porch swing and a little bit of fairy dust ;-)
Wow! I would guess at some point in our lives we all made a house or something out of a recycled cardboard box but this artist took it to an amazing extreme! Pop on over to Annalise Rees’ sit…
Get creative with all of those boxes you are receiving! Here are 20 ways that you can use cardboard for kid-friendly activities.
Hello fellow Poofy Cheek readers :). I am Megan from Balancing Home. You can find me there sharing craft projecst, house stuff, mom stuff and other random musings. I left teaching to stay at home with my two little munchkins. I keep myself connected to the rest of the world by blogging. Today I am …
A post shared by A Menagerie Of Stitches (@amenagerieofstitches) on Feb 9, 2016 at 3:59pm PST Pennsylvania yarn artist Lauren Espy of A Menagerie of
DIY Split Leg Pants (No Sewing Required): I've seen these chic and stylish split-leg pants in a few stores and I love the look, so here's an easy no-sew DIY way to make your own. Enjoy! :) Full video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLe8n0xao4
25 projects from Pinterest that you can safely — and successfully — DIY.
Campside by Alicia Plummer is a beautiful triangle shawl knit in a DK-weight yarn. The shape lends a classic feel while the colour and texture lend a beach-y, casual vibe. We love the feeling this…
It's time to set sail for a classic crafting adventure with this easy-to-do paper boat… all aboard!
Facings are a great way to finish a neckline or armhole (bias binding is another way -- see my 3 bias binding tutorials here!). I like to have beautiful facings...
The new 'ride-astride' coat, for ladies who are fed up with side-saddling it? Beautiful long coat none the less. Mid to late 1910s with complete instructions in three languages.
Put those empty paper rolls to good use by making a mini town for all your kid’s figurines.
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This fire breathing dragon made from a toilet paper roll is an easy kids craft that uses simple craft supplies. When you blow into the end of the tube the tissue paper looks like flames coming out of the dragon's mouth! Fire Breathing Dragon Craft Add this activity to your crafty bucket list, because it's SO MUCH FUN! And it's ridiculously simple to make. Kids, toddlers and preschoolers will love to see the dragon blowing fire! The photos make me smile, just looking at them. Watch the Video Tutorial Here: (Or scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial and printable
As a young child, I remember my wonderfully elegant grandmother wearing her cardigans backwards with…
The classroom of your dreams is easy to achieve with a little DIY magic.
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In today's collection of patterns for Decorative Knitted Shawls, you will find beautiful projects to keep or to give to your loved ones.
Flowers made from recycled paper pulp egg cartons are nothing new - As a matter of fact, I remember them from grade school! (certainly not going to give away my age here, but let's just say that was w
Chances are, you have packing tubes and paper towel rolls in a recycling bin. We sure did. Until we decided to build a cardboard castle out of recyclables.
Mordants and Assists available at The Yarn Tree Today I’d like to talk about mordants.The word mordant comes from the French word “mordre” – to bite. The mordant combines with a natural dye and fixes the color to the material. Mordants make the color richer, lightfast and wash-fast.
This video is Danish, but it shows everything in steps so well that you can just turn off the sound and just watch it, you’ll get it all anyway. Some classic patterns: You can also use old photos, …
I've been busy working on setting up a project for my sons 1st grade class! It's an easy "knitting" project that is perfect for elementary age kids. With a cardboard roll, tape, and popsicle sticks, you can set up a simple loom. Then just like you would finger weave, you wrap the yarn around the tops
