How many of you like to sit down and crochet? I really enjoy it as a way to relax and a way to be creative. Over the decades I've made afghans, table runners, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, toys for my grandchildren, sweaters, booties, a poncho for my daughter Shelly, purses, tote bags, etc. You … [Read more...] about Classic Disney Characters Crochet Starter Kit
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Quick and Easy Seashell Garden Plant Markers
Heading on vacation this summer to the beach? Live near the beach or have a collection of seashells sitting around collecting dust? Turn those seashells into garden plant markers! Seashells hold up well to the weather! They will help you indentify your garden plants. Use them in veggetable and … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Seashell Garden Plant Markers
Make Pom-Poms Quickly and Easily with a Knitting Loom
Shelly and I make a lot of knitted and crochet hats and beanies for the local cancer treatment center. We like to donate 50-75 of them a year. All of the patients really appreciate receiving free hats while going through their cancer treatment. Some of the hats we leave plain on the top (like a … [Read more...] about Make Pom-Poms Quickly and Easily with a Knitting Loom
Tips for Repainting Garden Yard Art Figures and Statues
I have a lot of small to medium sized figures and statues throughout my flower beds and gardens. Some that I have are 15+ years old and have sentimental value to me. Over the years those items can get beaten up by the weather and broken down. I had several that were in poor shape and needed to be … [Read more...] about Tips for Repainting Garden Yard Art Figures and Statues
How to Make a Beach Flip Flop Fly Swatter
These beach themed Flip Flop Fly Swatters are really easy to make and are perfect for summer! You only need a few basic items to make them. You'll want to make several to keep around the house, in your RV, camper, etc. They're great for killing all kinds of bugs...spiders, flies, stink bugs, … [Read more...] about How to Make a Beach Flip Flop Fly Swatter
Crochet Mini Mittens Christmas Tree Ornaments
If you're just learning how to crochet or have years of experience these mini mittens make cute Christmas tree ornaments or glue a magnet on the back to turn them into holiday refrigerator magnets. This project is a great way to use up some of your scrap yarn that you have lying around. You can … [Read more...] about Crochet Mini Mittens Christmas Tree Ornaments
How to Make an ID Badge Lanyard with Easy Instructions
Making your own ID Badge Lanyards is a fun way to show off your personality in the workplace. You can make them in a wide variety of different colors, prints, and use holiday fabrics during the holiday season. They're fun and you can whip up dozens of them in just one day! You'll need fabric, metal … [Read more...] about How to Make an ID Badge Lanyard with Easy Instructions
Kid’s Crafts – Wood Sundae Spoon Garden Plant Markers
Children, depending on age can help adults out in the garden. They can be taught how to pull weeds, water plants, label them, and how to harvest them when the time is right. All young children should be supervised when in the garden by an adult or older sibling. Every year to kick off a new … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Wood Sundae Spoon Garden Plant Markers