It begins with a storebought crochet scrubbie—a great way to upcycle something you might already have at home. It uses a design that features a circle inside of a granny square, a popular twist on the classic crochet granny. It uses basic crochet stitches so even a beginner can make it. Plus, the written pattern is accompanied by a video tutorial in case you need extra help.
Doilies are circular, making them great projects for meditative crochet. Doilies, like crochet mandalas, can be used as decoration on tables or even framed as beautiful wall art. Alternatively, doilies can serve as the centerpiece for wearable designs including hair accessories, they can be worked up in alternative materials like t-shirt yarn for use as rugs, or they can be wrapped around stones and other up-cycled materials. Many people have been inspired to make doily dresses for proms and other special events....
Each of the patterns gathered here would make a special piece of wall art, but many would also be good for stitching other items, such as onesies, baby quilts, laundry bags, and more. And if a pattern is too big for one of these, think about how you could use one part of the design for your project. You’re sure to find something perfect to stitch for a special delivery....
Pro tip: Add your child’s age and date to all foot(and hand)print artwork for the most documented keepsake. Bigger kids, and even teens, will love looking back on their early creations and tiny toes. Footprint Unicorn Art from Live Learn Love Eat Bunny Footprint Card from Messy Little Monster Footprint and Handprint Marine Art from I Heart Crafty Things Cut-out Footprint Penguin from Simple Everyday Mom Footprint Rocket from The Best Ideas for Kids 3D Footprint Lion from The Chirping Moms Footprint Garden from Elle Olive & Co Footprint Guitar from CatScrapbooking Footprint Monster Thank-You Notes from The Crafter Life Shrunken Footprint Butterfly Keychain from The Best Ideas for Kids Footprint Ghost Puppets from Toddler Approved
In the list below, you’ll find Christmas thank you cards that are meant to be filled and out and sent by children but also some that are more suitable for adults to send. There’s a great variety of styles as well, from the elegant to the modern. If you’re looking for some thank you notes that are more of an everyday style, you can find some free printable thank you cards that will work great....
Baby Cocoon Free Crochet Pattern by The Spruce Crafts Easy Peasy Baby Cocoon by The Florida Crochet Garden Watermelon Cocoon by Danyel Pink, via Ravelry Newborn Chick Hat + Cocoon by AMK Crochet Mermaid Baby Cocoon by Maple Grove Creative Design Caterpillar Cocoon by Betty’s Banter Tulip Hat and Cocoon by Tiny Pushes Crochet Giraffe Baby Cocoon by Rachael Whitton Stegmoyer Baby Pod by Cre8tion Crochet Lion Cocoon by Littlest Yarn Shop Coo-Coo Cocoon by Kara Cardella via Crochetvolution Snuggle Cuddle Cocoon by Mamma That Makes Snuggle Bug Cocoon by Ashley Designs Corner Raspberry Stitch Baby Cocoon by My Merry Messy Life
Pro tip: Paint each dowel end a different bright color for easy, instant differentiation between your various keys. Dowel Key Holder from A Beautiful Mess Wooden Slab Key Holder from The Crafted Life Farmhouse Key Holder from Making Manzanita Resin Key Holder from Amber Oliver Modern Wood Key Holder from A New Bloom Photo Frame Key Holder from House of Mahalo Shelf Key Holder from Burkatron Chalkboard Key Holder from I Spy DIY Mountain Key Holder from Crafted by the Hunts Contemporary Wood Key Holder from Family Handyman Patterned Plywood Key Holder from DIY Huntress Simple Wood Key Holder from The Crafted Maker Mail and Key Holder from Frugal Mom Eh!...
There are free bed plans here for all sizes and types of beds including king beds, Murphy beds, daybeds, queen beds, platform beds, double and twin beds, and bed frames. Many of the plans can also be modified so you can get exactly the size and look that you want. The free bed plans below include directions for building the bed, photos, and diagrams to give you a visual look, and some include videos and comments if you have any questions or need to see exactly how it’s done....
In a lot of ways, these printable Christmas cards can be better than a box of them you’d buy at the store. Many of these printable Christmas cards can be customized with a personal greeting, message, card style, and some even let you add photos before printing. Put in a custom holiday newsletter before mailing, and you’ve got the perfect Christmas card. You also might want to consider using a Christmas card template to create your own photo Christmas card....
As a gemstone, garnet is abundant and affordable, but it can also be expensive and rare. We recommend familiarizing yourself with common garnet varieties and learn a thing or two before purchasing. This knowledge can make the difference between buying a run of the mill garnet and investing in a garnet birthstone that is one of a kind. We’re exploring some interesting garnet facts that will start to unravel how garnet became so popular and why it has such a large range of values....
What Is a Ruby and Where Are They Found? Ruby is one of the four precious gemstones. The others are emerald, sapphire, and diamond. Ruby comes from the Latin “rubens” meaning red. Rubies are made of corundum. Corundum comes in many other colors, but those colors are classified as sapphires. Pink corundum is sometimes referred to as pink sapphire and other times is referred to as pink ruby depending on the hue, region, and personal opinion....
Although, taking selfies is now a very common thing, but most people don’t know that clicking selfies is an art like other forms of photography. They keep on experimenting in hope of clicking a professional quality perfect selfie. But they fail! Here I am presenting a list of tips that will surely make your selfie taking experience much more satisfying. Read on! These selfie taking tips can make your photos look much smarter!...
