24 fun cute crafts ideas
How to Make a Bread Pan Tin Caddy DIY
Okay, you’re gonna love this project. I put together my own version of a tin tiered tray, something that you’d probably see at Hobby Lobby or Pottery Barn. I us… Okay, you’re gonna love this project. I put together my own version of a tin tiered tray, something that you’d probably see at Hobby Lobby or Pottery Barn. I used some dollar store trays- both round or rectangle work! You’ll need 4 pans and you can find them at the Dollar tree. You’ll also need a 2×2 piece of wood cut into 2 7″ pieces You’ll also need one dowel screw And a finial that at I picked up at Lowe’s! First drill holes in the center of all 4 pans, then drill pilots in the cent…
How to Make a Counting & Color Activity for Your Bird Theme
Get out your feathers and craft this fun learning activity. With a few materials, you can make this fun bird color sorting and counting activity. Kids will love this hands-on math and fine motor activity. Teach colors, counting, composing and decomposing numbers, patterning and more…..Instructions and ideas included. Perfect for your bird theme or spring theme unit or lesson plans in your preschool or pre-k classroom. #preschool #preschoolactivities #finemotor With a few materials, you can make this bird color sorting and counting activity. Kids will love this hands-on math activity. What can you do with a bag of feathers? I bought a great bag of bright, colorful feathers a couple months ago at a Lakeshore Learning Store. At the time, I didn’t know exactly what I was going to do with them, but I
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DIY Fairy Doors from Painted Rocks
Learn how to make a fairy door from a painted rock! Hide the fairy rocks around or build a village of magical fairy houses in your backyard. #fairydoor #fairyhouse #rockpainting #kidscrafts Learn how to make a fairy door from a painted rock! Hide the fairy rocks around or build a village of magical fairy houses in your backyard.
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Pet Cactus Rocks
These pet cactus rocks are so cute! Such a fun kids craft! Perfect DIY activity to make your own cactus rocks. via @bestideaskids Did you have a pet rock as a kid? We have seen some really fun adult version cactus rocks and thought it would be fun to make pet cactus rocks for kids. Kids will love
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Here are 40 adorable Easter Bunny Crafts that you can do with your kids. These super cute crafts are the perfect way to get excited about Easter. Here are 40 adorable Easter Bunny Crafts that you can do with your kids. These super cute crafts are the perfect way to get excited about Easter.
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A nice little roundup of fun and easy DIY crafts for kids to make that parents will actually enjoy doing too! Projects and activities for toddles all the way to teens! A nice little roundup of fun and easy DIY crafts for kids to make that parents will actually enjoy doing too! Projects and activities for toddles all the way to teens!
Shrinky Dink Initial Key Chain Project
Our Shrinky Dink Initial Key Chain Project is a fun craft and makes a cute little gift, too! #DIYgift #BoredomBuster This Shrinky Dink Initial Key Chain Project can be as creative as you are! Our Shrinky Dink Initial Key Chain Project is a fun rainy day project and makes a sweet little gift, too! #BoredomBuster
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30+ Homemade Christmas Gifts Everyone will Love
Cute Marshmallow Plushie DIY. These marshmallow plushies are so easy that everyone can enjoy and craft. Happy December is to you! This year, instead of scouring the stores for generic items, you can create a personalized homemade gift at home by carefully considering your skills and the gift recipient’s tastes. At the same time, making something by hand can be a great way to express your creativity and make your holiday …
Crochet Chick Pillow Pattern
Make your own crochet chick pillow with this fun, free and easy pattern! Is it Spring yet? I have to confess it is my FAVORITE season of all! I am very blessed to live in an area where we have all 4 beautiful seasons. While I enjoy them all, Spring is full of my favorite bright colors and blooms. It’s a little glimpse of the warm weather that’s to come. We’ve had an unusual amount of snow for our area in the last two weeks, it was fun at first (only because I didn’t have to drive in it, complete chicken here!). But now after week two I’m ready for some sunshine. This pillow jumped on my hook for two reasons. One, to cheer me up with that cozy bright yellow. Two, to work on one of my goals that I shared with you earlier in the year. To work through my inventory of yarn and pillow forms (how I ended up with 2 round and 4 rectangular pillows with no project in mind is beyond me!). (This means I still have one more round pillow form. What would you like to see a pattern for? Let me know below in the comments what you think it should be!) I used pink cheeks for my pattern but this pillow would also be super cute with red cheeks! This pillow works up quite quickly and is the type of project you can do while watching your favorite movie. Most stitches are in continuous rounds with easy repeats. For this pattern you will want to be familiar with working in a magic circle. If this is new to you I have a tutorial below to walk you through it! I also wanted to share that March brings a couple of super fun celebrations! First, it’s National Crochet Month (anyone else celebrate this year round?), it’s also my birthday month and it has officially been 1 year since the launch of this blog! I can’t believe how fast 1 year has gone by! I want to thank each of you for making this such a fun year, your encouragement and support has been beyond amazing! You rock! Stay tuned for a fun a giveaway in the next few weeks to celebrate you, I’ll be sharing it here on my Facebook page! Be sure to also check out the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook, this is a great place to share your WIPs, ask questions and engage with others who love to crochet! If you’d like to be notified when new patterns are released you can sign-up for my newsletter here! I’ll keep you updated on new patterns, giveaways and tutorials as they’re posted! Pattern PIN to save here! Get the ad-free printer friendly version in my Etsy or Ravelry shop! This post contains affiliate links, please click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Grace and Yarn! You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern! Materials: Size 4 worsted weight yarn (One skein yellow [approx. 350 yards], small amount of black, white, orange and pink for facial features) 4 mm crochet hook (these are my all time favorite hooks to work with!) 14-inch round pillow form (stuffing can be used as a replacement) Scissors Tapestry needle Stitch markers Sewing pins (optional) Abbreviations: US terminology MC- Magic circle SC- Single crochet HDC- Half double crochet HDC INC – Half double crochet increase HDC DEC – Half double crochet decrease Sl st – Slip stitch St(s)- Stitch(es) Gauge: 6 rounds = 4-inch diameter Magic Circle A magic circle (also called an adjustable loop) is the most common way to start amigurumi. 1. Leaving about a 4 inch tail wrap the yarn into a circle as in the photos below. 2. Hold the loop by placing your fingers over the part where the working yarn crosses over the tail. 3. Insert your hook into the circle, yarn over, pull through and chain 1. 4. You’re magic circle is complete and ready to begin as pattern instructs (ex: if round says 6 SC you will complete 6 SC around the loop). 5. Pull your tail tight to close. Eyes – Make 2 With black Round 1: Create a magic circle with 8 HDC, sl st to the first HDC to join Round 2: Ch 1, HDC INC in each stitch around, sl st to the first HDC to join (16) Round 3: Ch 1, HDC in the same st, HDC INC in the next, repeat around, sl st to the first HDC to join (24) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing, with white yarn create a reflection by passing through a few stitches towards the outside of the eye. Cheeks – Make 2 With pink Round 1: Create a magic circle with 8 HDC, sl st to the first HDC to join Round 2: Ch 1, HDC INC in each stitch around, sl st to the first HDC to join (16) Round 3: Ch 1, HDC in the same st, HDC INC in the next, repeat around, sl st to the first HDC to join (24) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing Beak With orange chain 13 Row 1: HDC in the 2nd chain from your hook and in each chain across, chain 1 and turn (12) Row 2: HDC DEC, 8 HDC, HDC DEC, chain 1 and turn (10) Row 3: HDC DEC, 6 HDC, HDC DEC, chain 1 and turn (8) Row 4: HDC DEC, 4 HDC, HDC DEC, chain 1 and turn (6) Row 5: HDC DEC, 2 HDC, HDC DEC, chain 1 and turn (4) Row 6: HDC DEC twice, chain 1 and turn (2) Row 7: HDC DEC (1) Ch 1 and SC around the whole piece, placing 3 SC in each corner. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Pillow Cover – Make 2 *Note – We will now be working in a continuous round without joining, I recommend using a stitch marker either at the beginning or end of each round. * Round 1: With yellow, create a magic circle with 8 HDC Round 2: HDC INC in each stitch around (16) Round 3: HDC in the first st, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (24) Round 4: HDC in the first 2 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (32) Round 5: HDC in the first 3 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (40) Round 6: HDC in the first 4 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (48) Round 7: HDC in the first 5 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (56) Round 8: HDC in the first 6 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (64) Round 9: HDC in the first 7 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (72) Round 10: HDC in the first 8 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (80) Round 11: HDC in the first 9 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (88) Round 12: HDC in the first 10 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (96) Round 13: HDC in the first 11 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (104) Round 14: HDC in the first 12 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (112) Round 15: HDC in the first 13 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (120) Round 16: HDC in the first 14 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (128) Round 17: HDC in the first 15 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (136) Round 18: HDC in the first 16 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (144) Round 19: HDC in the first 17 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (152) Round 20: HDC in the first 18 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (160) Round 21: HDC around (160) After finishing the first cover fasten off and weave in your ends. Do not fasten off the 2nd cover. Assembly – 1. Sew your eyes, cheeks and beak onto one of your pillow covers. Optional: Use sewing pins to help hold them in place. 2. Place both covers with wrong sides together. SC around the edge making sure to go through each cover. When you are halfway across, insert your pillow form (or stuffing) and continue to SC around the remaining half. Fasten off and weave in your end. (If you are using stuffing as an alternative be sure to add extra stuffing just before closing to reach the level of firmness you would like.) You crochet chick pillow is done! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern, thanks so much for stopping by!
Casual Pocket Loose Cotton Blouse #plus
Is it Spring yet? I have to confess it is my FAVORITE season of all! I am very blessed to live in an area where we have all 4 beautiful seasons. While I enjoy them all, Spring is full of my favorite bright colors and blooms. It’s a little glimpse of the warm weather that’s to come. We’ve had an unusual amount of snow for our area in the last two weeks, it was fun at first (only because I didn’t have to drive in it, complete chicken here!). But now after week two I’m ready for some sunshine. This pillow jumped on my hook for two reasons. One, to cheer me up with that cozy bright yellow. Two, to work on one of my goals that I shared with you earlier in the year. To work through my inventory of yarn and pillow forms (how I ended up with 2 round and 4 rectangular pillows with no project in mind is beyond me!). (This means I still have one more round pillow form. What would you like to see a pattern for? Let me know below in the comments what you think it should be!) I used pink cheeks for my pattern but this pillow would also be super cute with red cheeks! This pillow works up quite quickly and is the type of project you can do while watching your favorite movie. Most stitches are in continuous rounds with easy repeats. For this pattern you will want to be familiar with working in a magic circle. If this is new to you I have a tutorial below to walk you through it! I also wanted to share that March brings a couple of super fun celebrations! First, it’s National Crochet Month (anyone else celebrate this year round?), it’s also my birthday month and it has officially been 1 year since the launch of this blog! I can’t believe how fast 1 year has gone by! I want to thank each of you for making this such a fun year, your encouragement and support has been beyond amazing! You rock! Stay tuned for a fun a giveaway in the next few weeks to celebrate you, I’ll be sharing it here on my Facebook page! Be sure to also check out the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook, this is a great place to share your WIPs, ask questions and engage with others who love to crochet! If you’d like to be notified when new patterns are released you can sign-up for my newsletter here! I’ll keep you updated on new patterns, giveaways and tutorials as they’re posted! Pattern PIN to save here! Get the ad-free printer friendly version in my Etsy or Ravelry shop! This post contains affiliate links, please click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Grace and Yarn! You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern! Materials: Size 4 worsted weight yarn (One skein yellow [approx. 350 yards], small amount of black, white, orange and pink for facial features) 4 mm crochet hook (these are my all time favorite hooks to work with!) 14-inch round pillow form (stuffing can be used as a replacement) Scissors Tapestry needle Stitch markers Sewing pins (optional) Abbreviations: US terminology MC- Magic circle SC- Single crochet HDC- Half double crochet HDC INC – Half double crochet increase HDC DEC – Half double crochet decrease Sl st – Slip stitch St(s)- Stitch(es) Gauge: 6 rounds = 4-inch diameter Magic Circle A magic circle (also called an adjustable loop) is the most common way to start amigurumi. 1. Leaving about a 4 inch tail wrap the yarn into a circle as in the photos below. 2. Hold the loop by placing your fingers over the part where the working yarn crosses over the tail. 3. Insert your hook into the circle, yarn over, pull through and chain 1. 4. You’re magic circle is complete and ready to begin as pattern instructs (ex: if round says 6 SC you will complete 6 SC around the loop). 5. Pull your tail tight to close. Eyes – Make 2 With black Round 1: Create a magic circle with 8 HDC, sl st to the first HDC to join Round 2: Ch 1, HDC INC in each stitch around, sl st to the first HDC to join (16) Round 3: Ch 1, HDC in the same st, HDC INC in the next, repeat around, sl st to the first HDC to join (24) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing, with white yarn create a reflection by passing through a few stitches towards the outside of the eye. Cheeks – Make 2 With pink Round 1: Create a magic circle with 8 HDC, sl st to the first HDC to join Round 2: Ch 1, HDC INC in each stitch around, sl st to the first HDC to join (16) Round 3: Ch 1, HDC in the same st, HDC INC in the next, repeat around, sl st to the first HDC to join (24) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing Beak With orange chain 13 Row 1: HDC in the 2nd chain from your hook and in each chain across, chain 1 and turn (12) Row 2: HDC DEC, 8 HDC, HDC DEC, chain 1 and turn (10) Row 3: HDC DEC, 6 HDC, HDC DEC, chain 1 and turn (8) Row 4: HDC DEC, 4 HDC, HDC DEC, chain 1 and turn (6) Row 5: HDC DEC, 2 HDC, HDC DEC, chain 1 and turn (4) Row 6: HDC DEC twice, chain 1 and turn (2) Row 7: HDC DEC (1) Ch 1 and SC around the whole piece, placing 3 SC in each corner. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Pillow Cover – Make 2 *Note – We will now be working in a continuous round without joining, I recommend using a stitch marker either at the beginning or end of each round. * Round 1: With yellow, create a magic circle with 8 HDC Round 2: HDC INC in each stitch around (16) Round 3: HDC in the first st, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (24) Round 4: HDC in the first 2 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (32) Round 5: HDC in the first 3 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (40) Round 6: HDC in the first 4 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (48) Round 7: HDC in the first 5 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (56) Round 8: HDC in the first 6 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (64) Round 9: HDC in the first 7 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (72) Round 10: HDC in the first 8 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (80) Round 11: HDC in the first 9 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (88) Round 12: HDC in the first 10 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (96) Round 13: HDC in the first 11 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (104) Round 14: HDC in the first 12 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (112) Round 15: HDC in the first 13 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (120) Round 16: HDC in the first 14 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (128) Round 17: HDC in the first 15 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (136) Round 18: HDC in the first 16 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (144) Round 19: HDC in the first 17 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (152) Round 20: HDC in the first 18 sts, HDC INC in the next, repeat around (160) Round 21: HDC around (160) After finishing the first cover fasten off and weave in your ends. Do not fasten off the 2nd cover. Assembly – 1. Sew your eyes, cheeks and beak onto one of your pillow covers. Optional: Use sewing pins to help hold them in place. 2. Place both covers with wrong sides together. SC around the edge making sure to go through each cover. When you are halfway across, insert your pillow form (or stuffing) and continue to SC around the remaining half. Fasten off and weave in your end. (If you are using stuffing as an alternative be sure to add extra stuffing just before closing to reach the level of firmness you would like.) You crochet chick pillow is done! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern, thanks so much for stopping by!
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