Pretty In Patchwork

Pretty In Patchwork

I’ve been a huge fan of patchwork my whole life, I love all of the colors and patterns in it and I also appreciate the way it allows for using even the small scraps from my scrap pile. I also adore Christmas, so when I saw a new holiday patchwork craft book, I...
Cupcake Stand DIY

Cupcake Stand DIY

I love this idea of making cupcake (or cookie!) stands out of easy to find materials. Not Just a Mommy uses colorful paper plates and cups to make these fun stands. You could easily match the colors to your party or the holiday!
Make Garbage Great

Make Garbage Great

Make Garbage Great: The Terracycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle strikes me as perhaps the standard-setting book on the subject or recycling, suitable for almost any age, including middle school through collegiate levels. The text is well-informed,...
The Knitter’s Book Of Knowledge

The Knitter’s Book Of Knowledge

They’re not kidding when they say this book is the “complete” guide to knitting. My daughter, who is a beginner knitter, saw it and leafed through The Knitter’s Book of Knowledge and said, “Wow, this is like a knitting...
10 Granny Squares

10 Granny Squares

I have fond memories of watching my grandma make granny squares while she was watching TV, and then later she transformed them into a gorgeous crocheted blanket. In 10 Granny Squares 30 Blankets, just by changing the yarn color or weight results in an entirely...