Why Your Zipper Won’t Stay Up The reason your zipper won’t stay up is that there isn’t a whole lot of pressure at the top of the pants, where the button is helping to keep things closed. However, the middle of the zipper is being stretched by your hips. It has to flex every time you site, stand-up, or stretch. This difference in pressure is a recipe for a lazy zipper....
Not too many years ago, premature babies were placed in incubators and went without much human touch. Now we know that babies need the human touch to survive, thrive, and grow, especially in their earliest days of life. Failure to receive that all-important comfort can result in lifelong mental and physical health challenges. NICU rules have changed as a result. However, the babies there continue to need all of the comfort that they can get....
Find a book with a pattern you like (or choose a pattern you find online), and buy all the materials required to make it—the yarn, needles, notions, etc. Throw in a copy of the book or print out the pattern, put it all in a pretty bag or basket, and you’re done. A knitting backpack or purse is great for on-the-go people who want to knit wherever they are but still need to have room for all their necessities in the same bag....
Cotton Ball Penguin from Glued to my Crafts Foam Cup Snowy Owl from I Heart Crafty Things Paper Polar Bear on Ice from Crafty Morning Paper Glittered Winter Animals from Make and Takes DIY Coke Bottle Penguin from Handmade Charlotte Arctic Animal Snow Globes from Classic Play Walrus Foam Craft from She Knows Polar Bear Kids Craft from Brie Brie Blooms Frozen Banana Penguin from Reading Confetti Heart Raccoon Craft from Sassy Dealz Paper Plate Teddy Bear Craft from Building Our Story
The best way to get started if you’re new to quilling is to find inspiration. Study quilled art that you like and use it as a springboard for making your own fabulous designs. Pretty soon people will be admiring your work and using it as inspiration for their quilling projects. Paper Quilled Monogram from The Spruce Easy Paper Quilling Fall Tree Craft from Artsy Craftsy Mom Quilled Snowflake Patterns from Red Ted Art Paper Quilled Teardrop Vase from Fern Makes via Instructables Paper Quilling Flower Basket from She Saved Easy Quilling Angels from Panda Hall Learning Center Quilling Paper Teardrop Earrings from Paper Zen Paper Quilled Flower Cake from The House That Lars Built Paper Quilling Flower Pendant from Moms and Crafters DIY Paper Top from Creative Jewish Mom Paper Quilled Photo Frame from Craft Bits
Poinsettia Topiary Pattern, $5, Alessandra Hayden A Dishcloth a Month, $4, Leisure Arts Poinsettia Crochet Gift Topper from Cu-Rio Miniature Poinsettia Crochet Pattern, $4, Happy Patty Crochet How to Crochet Poinsettias from Vickie Howell Poinsettia Crochet Wreath by Yarn Twist Spiral Crochet Flower from B Hooked Crochet Crocheted Poinsettia in the Round, $4, Apple Blossom Dreams Red Heart Poinsettia Throw from Yarnspirations Crochet Holiday Poinsettia from Fiber Flux Poinsettia Washcloth Pattern from Premier Yarns
Although you may think of shawls draped over shoulders, perhaps paired with a rocking chair, they look great in a new and modern way. Especially when worn wrapped like a scarf or draped more on one shoulder than the other. This pattern list includes triangles, rectangles, crescents, asymmetrical designs, and a mixture of all those things. And the sizes range from small shawlettes to oversized wraps. Find your favorite style and get ready to cast on!...
While succulents are low maintenance, they aren’t completely maintenance-free. You want to be sure you use the right potting mix and layer the correct type of plants that won’t grow leggy. These succulent terrarium ideas combine both faux and real versions with various final price points. Our favorite ideas are the ones that creatively use accents to make the terrarium fit in with the crafter’s home. Which is your favorite?...
Fair Isle How-To and Sample Pattern from The Spruce Crafts Druid Circle Sweater Pattern, $7, Shanel Wu via Ravelry Pointillist Cowl Pattern from Katie Green via Ravelry Coffee Beanie Pattern, $5, Lady Jay Crochet Wishmaker Mitts Pattern, $6, Erica Heusser via Ravelry Fox Isle Socks Pattern from Life is Cozy Branches and Buds Pullover Pattern, $7, Carrie Bostick Hoge via Love Knitting Pātiki Hat and Cowl Pattern, $6, Francoise Danoy via Ravelry Novemberist Mitts Pattern, $6, Vanessa Smith Designs Fantastic Fair Isle Pillow Pattern from Yarnspirations Fair Isle Coco Alpine Hat Pattern, $5, Caroline Emad via Ravelry Cardigan Dagi Pattern, $8, Astrid Tueting via Ravelry Fair Isle Cuff Pattern from Little Cotton Rabbits Fair Isle Scarf Pattern from Yarn Plaza
Try upcycling toy figurines, bits of cardboard, or even fish tank accessories into stylish trinkets to hold your tomes upright. A unique set of homemade bookends is not only fun to create, but can be a great conversation piece or gift as well. Glance through the ideas below to get started crafting a couple of fun pieces for your bookcase. Striped Bookends from Pretty Providence Dinosaur Bookends from Julie Measures Telephone Bookends from A Beautiful Mess Clear Vase Bookends from The Spruce Triangle Bookends from Almost Makes Perfect A to Z Bookends from DIY Candy Coral Bookends from Make Life Lovely Faux Ceramic Animal Bookends from Lovely Indeed Quotation Mark Bookends from A Beautiful Mess Floral Bicycle Bookends from Modge Podge Rocks Pineapple Bookends from DIY Candy Pro tip: adhere these light plastic containers to a bit of scrap metal or a wooden block for a sturdier set of bookends....
Although these printables are not technically a Thanksgiving craft for preschoolers, the kids can still help mom print, cut, and distribute the cards. It is never too early to teach children that concept of gratitude. Free Thanksgiving Printable from Uncommon Designs Pilgrim Hat Crayon Cups from Let’s DIY It All Lovely Leaf Lights from Paper Source Turkey Toes Free Printable from Saving Dollars and Sense Origami Turkey from The Spruce Fall Candle Centerpiece Craft from That’s What Che Said Thanksgiving Coloring Page from More Than a Mom of Three Candy Corn Turkey Artwork from The Jenny Evolution Paper Turkey Hat from Gather and Nest Thankful Wind Spinners from Make and Takes Paper Bag Turkey Puppets from Crafty Morning Thanksgiving Cootie Catcher from Bren Did Easy Thankful Turkeys from Make and Takes Egg Carton Turkey Craft for Thanksgiving from Red Ted Art ‘Handy’ Thanksgiving Wreath from Education....
DIY Father’s Day Gift Tags from Almost Makes Perfect DIY Orange Bitters from Momtastic DIY Photo Stand for Dad from Harri Wren DIY Father’s Day Cookie Gift Bag from Tell Love and Party DIY Personalized Wood Grain Flask from Almost Makes Perfect DIY Stout Coffee Soap from Make Scout DIY Dad’s Snack Mix from Sarah Hearts DIY My Dad Is Super Rad Tee from Small + Friendly DIY Painted Leather Keychain from Homemade Banana DIY Tie Rack from Craftaholics Anonymous DIY Travel Toiletries Bag from The Crafty Gentleman DIY Earphone Organizer from Delia Creates DIY Leather Wallet from The Merrythought DIY Father’s Day Wood Grilling Planks from Girl Inspired DIY Printable Father’s Day Coupon Book from Make Life Lovely DIY Father’s Day Book from Eighteen25 DIY Father’s Day Pop Art from Paper & Stitch DIY Personalized Tie Pin from Oh Happy Day DIY Button Cufflinks from Creme de la Craft DIY Mustache Etched Tumbler from Number 2 Pencil DIY Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream from Food for My Family DIY Bacon Jam and Salt Gift Set from Snixy Kitchen DIY Flannel Blanket from It’s Always Autumn DIY Engraved Wood Mouse Pad for Dad from A Bubbly Life
This pattern is part of a complete set of crochet flower patterns designed by different people, called 365 Days of Crochet Flowers. The whole set can be found through The Crochet Hookup on Instagram.
Why? Because the traditional stitches are slanted and work best on the stiff, loosely woven canvas fabric used in needlepoint. They are part of the tent stitch family, and, when worked for a background or design motif, they make the finished needlepoint strong and durable enough for home furnishings and other items that get a lot of usage. Although the three tent stitches look alike on the right side of the canvas, each one is unique in its own right and performs a different function when working a needlepoint project....
The game for older children is a basic version of Scrabble with simple scoring. They can compose their own words, and soon enough they’ll be ready for the classic Scrabble game. Scrabble Junior is designed for two to four players. This game is for one or more players, ages 3 to 6. It comes with 30-word cards and picture cards and 60 three-letter and four-letter words. Soon they’ll be ready to graduate to classic Boggle....
It can be difficult to put into words that express your sympathy when writing inside these cards. Here are some tips on what to write in a sympathy card as well as some comforting Bible verses. These free, printable sympathy cards look best when printed on card stock but can also be printed on regular computer paper. Be sure to follow each sites directions on how best to print and customize these free, printable cards....
These crochet accessories also use different yarns, stitches, and crochet techniques to make sure that making more than one of them will keep you interested and engaged. Once you’ve made enough for yourself, whip up some more of these quick crochet ear warmers as gifts or for donation to charities.
You’ll want to simply print off the first day of school sign for the grade your child is entering on either plain paper or cardstock. Have the child hold the sign, give you a smile, and then you can take the picture. Not only are these signs adorable, years from now you’ll be able to instantly see when it was taken without having to struggle to find the date or make a guess on their age....
