I am sorry did someone say SUMMER? Did someone say Popsicle cake??
I think you are really going to enjoy making this cake to celebrate the good weather and feature at any summer parties. This popsicle cake is adorable and … Read More...
Hi, its Renee from the YouTube Channel Cute Simple Things and today I wanted to show you how to make a double wrap choker ready to go permanently, so every time you wanna wear it you don´t have to do … Read More...
I love to read, I read every night for an hour or two before I go to bed. So I’m always drawn to stamps with a reading theme. Nicole Spohr used these adorable reading critters stamps from Mama Elephant to … Read More...
Looking for a quick and easy way to mount your cross stitch or embroidery so you can frame it? Sticky board, a press-on adhesive mounting board, is a great option.
The board can be cut to just the size you … Read More...
A quilt doesn’t have to complicated to be beautiful! This Simple Squares baby quilt is so pretty, yet the design is actually quite simple. That makes it relatively quick to sew and a great pattern for a beginner quilter to … Read More...
This Ribbon Embroidery tutorial is in Russian so you will need to use google translate or follow along with the images to guide you. These earrings are made using bead work and delicate ribbons. You can see the full tutorial … Read More...
Wet felting is the process of using hot, soapy water and friction to simulate layers of roving to bond together and become felted. Children of all ages treasure feeling wool slowly meld to become an object – it is quite … Read More...
This red scalloped skirt is perfect for 4th of July, and the rest of the days of the year, too! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew one. The scallop hem is such a pretty detail! I’m … Read More...
These DIY homemade dog shampoo recipes are easy to make. Most of them use basic ingredients you probably already have at home making them some of the easiest DIY shampoo recipes around.
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This Patriotic flag quilt pattern is by Pat Sloan. You can visit her blog to grab the free pdf. I think this would make a cute lap blanket for military men and or women.… Read More...
Here’s another way to celebrate the 4th of July: stitching cards! These are great because you can totally customize them so that stitchers of all ages and skill levels can use them with no problem. There are 10 different designs … Read More...
Print out and color up this lovely coloring page of Carolina Parakeets from famed naturalist John James Audubon. It’s FREE to download from Dover Publications, click here to get it.
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Easy and sweet edible craft for the 4th of July!
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make an easy gathered fabric headband! It takes less than 1/2 yard of fabric, or just large scraps left over from other projects. It’s quick to sew and easy to wear! … Read More...
These mer-kitties are the cutest! Half kitty, half mermaid, and totally adorable. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Her pattern includes machine embroidery files to stitch the details like eyes and mouth … Read More...
This handprint flag banner is the perfect way to let your little ones get involved in your 4th of July festivities. Whether you make it ahead of time to use as a decoration or make it during your party, it’ll … Read More...
I have made a number of modular wood blog decorations and I think this super-cool scrap 2×4 flag is my next 4th of July decoration. The tutorial on how to make an easy flag block decoration can be found at … Read More...
Chelsea from GYCT shows how you can make a simple drawstring backpack with a couple of deep pockets on the front. It’s an easy bag to make and a great first sewing project! The pockets are just the right place … Read More...
Kids seem to love learning about their bodies, and there are so many great hands on activities you can use and do at home to help kids explore and discover things about their bodies.
A Spectatled Owl has a nice … Read More...
I don’t know how I ended up on the candle fad but I did. I used to teach candle making classes twice a week and now here I am buying my own candles why? I blame TIME and CHILDREN. I … Read More...
Here’s a list of 17 places you can turn to when you’re ready to become a handmade entrepreneur
You and your kids will love how much fun these shaker wands are to make and to wave! You’ll need nesting star dies, or a way to cut out star shapes to make this happen. They are super cute!
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Fabric scraps are not just for sewing! They can also be used around the home to add color and upcycle old boring furniture. This gorgeous mirror frame was given a new lease of life with small pieces of fabric remnants … Read More...
The Summer 2018 issue of Scrapbooking and Cards Today is now available. You can purchase a subscription or download the entire current magazine for FREE! Click here to download and also find links to extras like FREE sketches and cut … Read More...
I love knitting baby hats. They’re so quick and easy and you can do all sorts of techniques in them on a small scale. And babies look cute in anything, so you can make them a little more wild, colorful … Read More...
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Have you seen those phone cases that have holes on the back so you can cross stitch them? I had one but I didn’t make it fast enough and now my phone is too big for the holder.
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There’s nothing better than finding some happy mail at your door, and that’s especially true when it’s a curated box full of goodies for kids! Today we’re super excited to be sharing our favorite subscription box for kids: Outside the Box by our friends at Cheeky Days!
Each month’s box has a unique theme – the summer box pictured here is all about mindfulness. And not only is each box filled with a whole ton of really fun and creative stuff, but kids are encouraged to look back and talk about what they’ve learned and how they can give back to their community. Conversation cards and prompts that fit each box’s theme are included and are the perfect solution for busy families. Outside the Box makes it easy to have teachable moments and talk about how our actions can make our family and community a better place.
In the summer box, there are all the supplies you need to make and decorate a relaxing eye pillow – just supply your own rice, barley, flax seeds, or lentils. Once you and your little ones have finished it use the included address label to send it to Hands to Heart Center, a non-profit organization that practices yoga with people affected by poverty, trauma, and addiction.
From the Outside the Box website:
“We want kids, all kids to know they can make an impact, they can give back, they are a part of community and can build community. Every month we include a challenge card, because that’s what it is… it’s a challenge to all of us to live outside the box, a challenge to break our habits & push past our comfort zones, a challenge to connect & to create, a challenge to think beyond ourselves to the community all around us, a challenge to create the change we want to see in the world.”
Each box also contains a wearable item, an illustrated children’s book (with a message relating to the box’s theme of course!), a handful of crafts & activities, and community cards that suggest ways for kids to continue the box’s lessons outside the box! Oh and there’s also a special surprise in each box too. ;)
Recommended for kids aged 2-7, there’s also the option to add on a “sibling box” to your subscription. This is great for families with a few kids who each want their own wearable and craft supplies.
Fans of essential oils will especially love the mindfulness box – it includes a special surprise for moms, this specially formulated “happy” essential oil roller. Plus, kids will fall in love with the scented unicorn eye pillow – talk about cute!!
We also love the box of 50 Mindfulness Activities (for kids 4 – 104!) and all the illustrations on the cards. Each card teaches kids about empathy, mindfulness, and how to manage their emotions through games, activities and meditiations. And speaking of illustrations, we can’t get enough of Penguin Problems, the book included in this box. Silly and relatable, we’re sure this book will be a hit at your house too.
We really enjoyed learning all about mindfulness through these thoughtfully curated activities, books, crafts, and exercises. Outside the Box is a happy mail subscription that your kids will love and you can feel good about too!
To learn more about Outside the Box and to subscribe, check out more details over here!
I’m still sad about the eminent closing of Classic Elite Yarns, in part because they have always produced such great patterns to go with their yarns.
One of their recent patterns is Riptide, a cute little shrug worked … Read More...
If one bottle of wine is good, two are better! This bag makes it easy to carry two bottles of wine or beer with you to parties and get togethers. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
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Who doesn’t love dogs, right? I know I do! Share your puppy love by creating your own handmade card from my free decoupage printable. This is an easy card making project for both adults and children.
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Learn how to make a simple, modern crochet top out of a giant granny square. This crochet tutorial is easy to follow. The crochet pattern is available here. To make this top you only need to make a granny square. … Read More...
While I’m still deep in thinking about summer knitting, Knitty has moved on to thinking early fall already.
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Get ready to craft the summer away! We’re all set to celebrate the 4th of July next week with these adorable printable stitching cards – aren’t they so festive and fun? We especially love them because you can totally customize them so that stitchers of all ages and skill levels can use them no problem. They’re full of so many details that you can stitch over, or just leave as is.
There are 10 different designs in the set, so your little ones will have lots of stitching on their hands! Once they’re done, tape them up around the house to celebrate the 4th of July, string them on garland, or even glue another piece of cardstock to cover the stitched back and send it as a postcard! Scroll down to see more photos and to download the all 10 free printable sewing cards!
Step 1
Begin by using an unthreaded needle to poke holes into the printed stitch cards. This will make stitching for little ones a lot easier later one.
Note: when printing these cards, we used stiff cardstock paper. If you want to add extra stability, you can glue the printed cards onto craft foam or recycled cereal box cardboard, but this will make this pre-poking stage a little bit trickier.
Step 2
The back of the stitch card will start to look like this. Continue poking holes with the needles as desired – depending on the age and skill level of your little one, you can easily adapt these stitch cards to be well-suited. For example, stick to the larger details for younger kids but add more holes and include the finer details for more advanced stitchers.
Step 3
Once you’ve poked the holes, it’s time to thread the needle. Embroidery thread is made up of 6 smaller threads all twisted together. These 6 threads can be separated to best suit the size of the stitches you’re doing. For example, the sprinkles on the ice cream cone easily can be done with all 6 threads but smaller details on the majorette’s outfit will tend to look better using 3-4 threads. Whatever you choose, cut a length of thread (not too long or it will be hard to work with and tangle) and put one end of it through the needle as shown.
Step 4
Thread the needle through one hole from the back to the front, and then working back in a nearby hole from the front to the back. Tie these two threads together to keep the thread secure in place. For younger kids, you can skip this step and use clear tape instead until they’re more comfortable tying knots.
Step 5
Once the thread is tied on the back, go ahead and stitch away! When you’re done with that color of thread, knot the thread on the back again (or use tape) and then start again in a new color.
Have fun with it! Kids will love practicing stitching on these adorable cards and when they’re done you can use them as decorations for the 4th of July! Put them on your fridge, tape them up onto the wall, or even attach them onto a string and make a festive garland!
