• Fall,  Showcases

    Leaf Crafts

    What is it about autumn that makes it so many people’s favorite season? Is it the break from oppressive summer heat? Perhaps. If you have children, is it the return to school and “normal” routines.…

  • Showcases

    Sewn Monster Patterns

    Nothing is better at keeping frighting monsters at bay like a friendly monster buddy. Over the past few weeks we have shared a host of monster friends. We did a showcase of Knit Monster Patterns…

  • Showcases

    Crochet Monster Patterns

    Last week I shared a post with a bushel of Knit Monster Patterns. Of course, turnabout is fair play and I couldn’t leave all our crocheters in the lurch, so here is an adorable collection…

  • Showcases

    Knit Monster Patterns

    Not every child seeks out cutesy dolls or adorable stuffed animals as their lovies. Many children love to take a walk on the “wild side”, and when they do, always nice to have a lovable…

  • Fall,  Showcases

    DIY Sunflower Showcase

    Sunflowers are one of my all time favorite flowers. I love how big and bold their beauty is. I love the healthy seeds they provide us with. I love how they spend their day following…

  • Showcases

    Cat and Mouse Crochet Patterns

    A few weeks ago we shared a Showcase of Cat and Mouse Knit patterns. You can see them HERE. They were a big hit but we had lots of people looking for crocheted patterns. I…

  • Showcases

    Cat and Mouse Knit Patterns

    NOTE: The direct links to all the individual photos can be found in this post. The other day someone asked me if I knew of a cute pattern for a knit mouse. Well, as you…

  • Showcases

    20 DIY Hair Bling

    Sources for all the photos shared can be found HERE. Putting together these composites has become a new passion of mine. Why share just 1 thing when I can share several… or in this case 20!…

  • Showcases

    Foxes on Etsy

    Links for all images can be found HERE. Let’s face it… foxes are cute. If they are raiding your chicken coop for a nightly nosh on your poultry you might not be a fan, but you still…

  • Showcases

    Summer Tank Top Knitting Patterns

    I love summer knitting. Although autumn and winter seem like the more prevalent times for knitting and of course include big chunky fabrics, warm woolen accessories, and elicit images of knitting curled up by the fire,…

  • Showcases

    13 DIY Play Kitchens

    Sources for each of these photos plus many more can be found HERE. Store bought play kitchens for children can be very expensive. Often, they are large and it’s nearly impossible to find the right…

  • Showcases

    Free Knit Patterns for Baby Caps

    Links to individual patterns can be found HERE. I am a fan of baby caps. Whether you live in a frigid climate or go in and out of overly zealous air conditioned buildings, those adorable,…

  • Showcases,  Spring

    10 Awesome Flower Pots to Make

    INDIVIDUAL SOURCES FOUND IN THE POST HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING! Come on, jump up, and start running around yelling “It’s Spring, It’s Spring, It’s Spring.” Extra points if you wave your hands over your…