Contrary to popular believe, I am Not creative, I just know how to copy! You’re going to need a few things: Sharpies Scissors Tape Ziploc Sandwich Baggies And the obvious: Computer/Tablet Internet access Printer with white copy paper Go online and find your child’s favorite television, video game, story book characters. It’s easier to use…
This Do Doing Done printable is the Fridge version of the Post-It Note To Do List Journal Printable – Do, Doing, Done And yes I could have gotten away with 1 post for 2 printables, but Hey! I need the pageviews! So if you struggle remembering what you’ve started and haven’t been able to finish,…
Good grief! I have been looking for a how to crochet a rope basket tutorial for ages. You see tons of them on Pinterest, but when you start clicking the images the links are dead or lead to a virus or lead to something that isn’t in English or leads to images with no directions…
Members of the FaceBook group Silhouette Cameo Design & Inspiration asked for a few easy card templates to practice cutting. So here is a very easy, first cut project. For a second easy project visit TheStuffOfSuccess.com For something a little more difficult see Project #2 Special Occasion Card – Free SVG Card Template #SilhouetteCameo, #Circut…
Calendar Pack 3 is here. Like the last 2 packs, the months come in 3 different fonts. Need help? Don’t worry, just follow these directions to easily insert images:How to Insert a Photo into a DIY Personalize Photo Calendar You got this! The first printable came from a DigiTee Designs kit. It’s a free download…
Easy Friendship Bracelet Patterns I picked this up at Michelle’s a few years ago. There’s no copyright so I figured I’d help them make it available! lol Look for Pattern 2 of 3 tomorrow. Easy Friendship Bracelet Patterns Elements used to create Featured image Artwork provided by Created by Jill. CategoryCrafts & Printouts How To…
Rarely do I come across a company willing to hand over something as spectacular as LED Tea Lights and say “Here are some tea lights. Go do some tea light crafts.” and not give me any requirements at all! Just “We’re sending you 2 dozen – have fun!” YES! Yes, I will have fun!!! I…
It has come to my attention that there aren’t enough simple sample SVG / .studio3 cards out there for beginners. The last thing you want to do when you’re just starting out is to pay for a bunch of templates before you have even figured out how to work your machine. I would call this…
I’ve been feeling like I haven’t been doing anything for our world. Yes, I’m finishing our house, sanding dry wall, painting, plus running the kids here there and everywhere, but I don’t feel like I’m doing enough. A while back on NBC Nightly News I saw a Making a Difference report on “Little Dresses for…
How to Crochet a Ball I am creating several crochet patterns where crocheting a ball will be necessary – dolls, angels, ornaments and so on. Instead of posting the ‘ball’ direction along with all the pictures in each article I’m going to lead everyone to this article. The directions will be included within each article,…
Mini Scarf Pattern I started making these mini scarves after seeing them on a friends profile. She gave me directions, but they didn’t work for the Harry Potter scarf. Her directions were ‘long ways’ as kids say, I needed to crochet the scarf …. um ‘short ways’ to get the stripes in there. If you’re…
Now that the government has gone all wishy washy over the necessity of face masks to combat COVID-19, face masks are even more in demand. Plain, unfiltered fabric face masks provide little protection. I’m hoping quilted face masks will prove more protection. The downloadable files are at the bottom of the post. There are 2…
I’ve seen several examples of this, but each time the directions read to glue the light to the top of the jar. Eventually the bulb is going to burn out – then what? By Velcro-ing the light to the top of the jar you can replace the Solar Light when needed or just remove the…
It’s Christmas Craft Fair Time! And once again my Step Mum, Aunty and I are looking for some Christmas craft ideas that we can make and donate to the church craft fair. Below are just a few DIY Christmas Wreath Ideas. Happy Crafting! anightowlblog.com momdot.com lydioutloud.com momdot.com momdot.com nataliastyleblog.com sobremesastories.com littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com 5minutesformom.com twineandtable.com thehappyhousie.porch.com apieceofrainbow.com…
This tutorial is for my new friend Erica who just learned to chain, double crochet and slip stitch in an hour this evening. If you have been crocheting for an hour and want to make a simple granny square this will work for you also. Reminder: A Double Crochet is: Yarn over, put the hook…
The other day I realize that I never get anything done, because I am always rearranging what I’m doing around what everyone else needs done. Here’s an example. The girls need to be picked up in 20 minutes, what can I get done in 20 minutes? I can start laundry, unload the dishwasher, there are…
Easy Angel Crochet Pattern for beginners. Once you can make this Easy Angel Crochet Pattern you can move on to more difficult patterns with ease. You can use very thin crochet thread or heavy yarn, I have even used embroidery floss, the pattern is the same regardless only the hook size changes. The…
Hershey Kiss Box Printable Template First off, as you can see, this Hershey Kiss Box isn’t a box! But I don’t know any word for triangle box, so there you have it. Standing about 2 inches high these little Hershey Kiss Box Hiders are perfect for lunchboxes and school bags. Simply Download the .zip file,…
This is Calendar Pack #2 with months in 3 different fonts. Terms. You can print this out and give it to whoever you like. Print it out for your friends, family, make a calendar from your grandma – whatever. All I ask is that if your friends and family want a copy, you give them…
Crafts from Office Supplies – Paper Cups #theoffice #officesupplies #crafts Bored at Work? Need something to fill your time? Thirsty? Do I have the perfect Craft for you! Elements used to create Featured image Artwork provided by Created by Jill. CategoryCrafts & Printouts How To Tagsfeatured
Another Minions Coffee Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern I can’t believe all the stuff I have made from 1 skein of Yellow Red Heart yarn and 1 skein of Blue Red Heart yarn. Sure I’ve needed a few other colors here and there, but I have made 6 minion slippers, 1 eos Minion cozy, 2 Minion…
At 7 am, on a Monday morning, some years ago, I received a rather panicked phone call from my sister which went something like this: Sister: I don’t know what to do. I just realized Nikki needs a list of supplies and a name for her project this morning for school! (My sister has a…
Simple Crochet Backpack Pattern This is my most requested pattern. Typically I quickly hand write it for whomever, but this week I am taking the time to type it out and make it available for everyone. This is such a simple pattern that any newbie can easily do it. Please remember I learned to crochet…
I saw the image of the Crochet Buttons (below) on FaceBook and HAD to try it. Which would have been easy except that the image doesn’t link to anything and all directions found online were in Italian. So after watching countless YouTube videos and using Google Translate several times I have come up with directions…
Valentines Ideas Blow are 40 Absolutely Precious and Pretty Simple Valentines Ideas – and there’s one that’s rather naughty, but very funny. I had a blast searching through Pinterest to find each of these. I tried to take only the cutest and easiest, because no one has time to make 50 handmade cards…
Easy Friendship Bracelet Patterns So this is the second page of the handout I got from Michelle’s! Again there wasn’t a copyright on it, so I thought I’d scan it and help them promote it! [I’m calling it helpful! lol] I LOVE Michelle’s! Look for Pattern 3 of 3 tomorrow. Easy Friendship Bracelet Patterns Elements…
Easter Egg Lightening Bugs These things are so much cuter when you’re not trying to photograph their Butts! Easter Egg Lightening Bugs is a great craft for children ages 8 and up. They have to be able to poke holes in the egg with a tack and cut pipe cleaners. You’ll need: * Plastic Easter…
First, you’re going to make a test mask to make sure it fits you. So grab that old t-shirt that’s stuck in the back of the drawer that you’re only keeping in case a buddy asks you to help him paint and bring it to the table. Now this fits most people, but just in…
Ages ago I saw a knitting needle with a crochet hook at the end of it. I stood in the little shop completely confused. I knew how to knit and crochet, but never the 2 had met! I loved to crochet, but knitting took too darn long – but this! This was different. This was…
Here are today’s Printable Photo Calendars. These two calendars are perfect gifts for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members. Considering we haven’t seen each other much in 18 months pictures are a welcome gift. The first printable came from a ScrapVine.com kit. It’s a free download. Have fun!! At ScrapVine there are several beautiful…