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String Art Templates {Free String Art Patterns & String Art Kits to Buy}

December 9, 2020

Looking to make your own string art? Today, I’m sharing all about how to make string art, some free string art templates and patterns, and where to buy premade string art kits!

String art has been around for a long time (it was a popular craft in the 1970s) and is now making a comeback!

If you’re looking for an easy craft for beginners and more advanced crafters alike, string art is for you!

string art templates

You can tailor it to your skill level by choosing an easy pattern for beginners and a more complex one for more advanced DIYers.

So today, I’m going to share exactly how to make string art, some free string art templates and patterns, and, lastly, some DIY string art kits to buy.

Let’s get started.

How to Make String Art

If you haven’t made string art before, here is what you’ll need:

  • piece of wood
  • hammer
  • scissors
  • small round head nails
  • embroidery floss
  • tape
  • string art templates (see below)

Step 1: Find an image you’d like to use for your string art piece.

Images with straight lines (and less curves) work best, especially for beginners.

Print and cut out your image.

Step 2: Secure your image to your wood with tape.

CAREFULLY, tap your nails into your wood, following the outline of the image. You’ll want to tap your nails just outside your pattern.

Try to space your nails evenly, as well as nail them to approximately the same depth. Outline your shape completely.

Step 3: Remove the paper pattern.

Using your embroidery floss (use all six strands, do not separate), you will now outline the perimeter of your shape.

To do this, begin by tying your floss to your first nail and wrap your string around each nail as you make your way across your pattern.

Once you reach the end of your outline, tie your string to your original piece of floss at your first nail.

string art kit

Step 4: Continue by filling in your shape with more embroidery floss.

You do this by criss crossing across your shape, wrapping each nail as you go. There is no “right” way to do this. Just continue up and down and zig zag across your pattern.

When you need or want to switch colors, simply tie off your string and tie a new piece onto a nail.

Clip the tails of your threads when you are done and that’s it!

String Art Templates and Patterns

Ok, let’s get to the free string art templates.

Remember, you can really use any image you like, you’ll just need to print it out and space your nails along the outline.

Most of these patterns have dots to help you place your nails.

String Art Templates and Patterns

Looking to make your own string art?

Today, I'm sharing all about how to make string art, some free string art templates and patterns, and where to buy premade string art kits!

Photo Credit: chaoticallyyours.com

Snowflake String Art Tutorial

Chaotically Yours shares this super adorable snowflake string art pattern.

It's the perfect holiday craft that can take your decor well into winter!

Photo Credit: www.theidearoom.net

Heart String Art Decor

The Idea Room shares two free heart patterns, one with words and one without!

Perfect for a valentines day gift or craft idea!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

hummingbird art {3 free printable designs}

This sweet hummingbird printable would be a perfect template for string art.

Just print and cut out, lay on your wood and space your nails evenly apart.

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

free printable state art {all 50 states!}

Print out the state of your choice, cut it out (as best you can!) and outline it with nails for a string art that is perfect for a wedding, housewarming or moving gift.

Photo Credit: www.pinspiration.com

Best String Art Templates

This site has a handful of free string art templates and patterns perfect for crafters of all skill levels.

Photo Credit: sunshineandmunchkins.com

Rainbow String Art Tutorial - Sunshine and Munchkins

This rainbow string art tutorial from Sunshine and Munchkins is gorgeous and perfect for a nursery or playroom!

String Art Kits

Would you rather buy a string art kit all ready for your next crafting session?

Luckily for us, there are a lot of reasonably priced and super cute string art kits you can buy!

These would make a perfect gift idea, as well as some fun bonding time between sisters, mother/daughter or besties.

string art kit

This craft-tastic diy string art kit is a fun way to stimulate creativity in children, tweens and young teens who are 10 years old and above.

string art kit

Love unicorns?

This unicorn string art kit is for you!

It features a unicorn and a heart, and with the addition of glitter paper and yarn, it encourages even more creativity! Kids can use their patterns or design their own.

string art kit

Want a string art kit geared more for adults?

You can choose from 8 different designs from this seller!

They’re just about $30 so they’re perfect for a gift!

Thanks so much for reading all about our String Art Templates {Free String Art Patterns & String Art Kits to Buy}.

Have a great day!

 
 
Party Ideas

Harry Potter Party Games

October 28, 2020

Need some easy Harry Potter Party Games for a party? This is the ultimate list of ideas!

Harry Potter parties are so popular right now, and for good reason!

I’ve personally read all the books (twice!), as has my 11 year old, and there are so many great characters and items from the books that lend themselves to some awesome game ideas and Harry Potter printables.

If you’re planning a Harry Potter-themed birthday party, this post is for you!

harry potter party games

Harry Potter Party Games

So without further ado, here are some of our favorite Harry Potter Party Games, followed by some fun and awesome Harry Potter Board Games!

Harry Potter Party Games

Need some easy Harry Potter Party Games for a party? This is the ultimate list of ideas!

Photo Credit: oneshetwoshe.com

Harry Potter Would You Rather ~ Printable PDF Game

Who doesn’t love a good Harry Potter game?!

Adelle is sharing a Harry Potter Would You Rather printable pdf game, as well as two other Harry Potter printable games for all your wizarding needs.

Photo Credit: rockyourhomeschool.net

Free Harry Potter-Inspired Patronus Picker for Magical Fun

This Patronus Picker is such an amazing way to have magical fun. Your Potterheads will have a blast using this Harry Potter-Inspired origami cootie catcher to discover their Patronus.

Photo Credit: www.papertraildesign.com

Free Printable Harry Potter Bingo Game

Use our free printable Harry Potter bingo game at home, in a classroom, or for a church party.

Photo Credit: jonesing2create.com

Harry Potter Party Game Ideas

This site shares some super fun Harry Potter Party Games for you to try!

Photo Credit: hollyshome-hollyshome.blogspot.com

Harry Potter Minute to Win it Games

This post is for some super fun and super creative Minute to Win it Harry Potter Games.

Photo Credit: heyletsmakestuff.com

Printable Harry Potter Trivia

Test your smarts of everything Harry Potter—from characters to charms, Hogwarts to horcruxes—with this fun printable Harry Potter Trivia!

Perfect for a Potterhead trivia night or party. Two versions—easy and hard, so every Potter fan can participate!

Photo Credit: zooandroo.com

How To Throw an Epic Harry Potter Birthday Party 

This site is full of some amazing Harry Potter games and ideas!

Photo Credit: morethanthursdays.com

Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt

A Harry Potter scavenger hunt is an adorable and easy idea for your next Harry Potter themed get together!

Photo Credit: www.mytuesdaytherapy.com

Creative Ideas for Harry Potter Themed Party

This site has so many great Harry Potter Games! Lots of photos and details to help you pull it off!

Photo Credit: www.covalentmoments.com

DIY Harry Potter Escape Room

Wow! A DIY Harry Potter Escape Room would be such a magical experience!

This activity does seem a bit time intensive to put together, but it would be a fantastic idea for a birthday party, graduation, or other milestone moment!

Photo Credit: jonesing2create.com

Harry Potter Minute to Win It Party

Love Minute to Win It games? This site has even more Harry Potter games to try out!

Harry Potter Board Games

Sometimes, it’s just easier to purchase a game than it is to make it!

These Harry Potter board games are perfect for birthday parties and game nights, and they also make fantastic holiday gifts!

harry potter trivial pursuit

Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit allows you to step into the Hogwarts library and answer 600 questions based on the Harry Potter movies.

First player to answer 12 questions correctly wins and bragging rights for head student at Hogwarts!

harry potter clue

Clue: Wizarding World Harry Potter Edition Mystery, is a suspenseful game of “whodunit”. All of the artwork and characters inspired by the Wizarding World Harry Potter universe.

Move around the board as Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Luna, or Neville, as you try to discover who vanished, what spell was used, and where the crime happened.

harry potter crochet kit

This Harry Potter Crochet Kit isn’t a game, necessarily, but it’s the perfect Harry Potter-themed gift for anyone who is crafty!

Create your own magic and conjure up these adorable figures of “the boy who lived” and his friends. All the spells you need to make amigurumi dolls of Harry Potter and Dobby are included: yarn, stuffing, needle and thread, safety eye beads, and the special magic wand crochet hook!

A 76-page instruction book gives step-by-step directions to make ten more magical models. The full-color photos will ensure your projects turn out completely enchanting.

harry potter origami

Lastly, Harry Potter Origami is a fun craft activity for the whole family!

Kids (and adults) can experience the Wizarding World like never before with this deluxe, 112-page origami guidebook.

Packed with step-by-step instructions, fans can learn to fold fifteen unique origami pieces, including objects, creatures, and settings straight from the films of Harry Potter!

Thanks so much for reading all about our favorite Harry Potter Party Games!

Have a great day!

 
 
Celebrations/Vacations Christmas holidays

Christmas Doodles (Easy Doodles for Your Journal or Planner)

October 27, 2020

Learn how to make easy Christmas doodles and drawings in this post! You don’t have to be an artist to make realistic and cute doodles.

Guys, there are just so many things to love about doodling.

It’s a great way to relax, and it’s truly something that anyone can do!

First, though, let’s define “doodles” so we know what we’re talking about.

christmas doodles

What is a Doodle?

Doodles are “simple drawings that can have concrete representational meaning or may just be composed of random and abstract lines.”

So, basically, any simple drawing can be considered a doodle. And because it’s simple, no artistic skills are required. Promise!

Why Doodle?

Doodling has so many purposes!

For one, doodling is great stress relief and self care. It can be considered a form of meditation.

When you focus on creating a doodle, you’re not focusing on everything else in your life. It’s a great escape, and one that can be done anywhere and with very few supplies.

Christmas Doodles

Let’s get into how to create some easy Christmas doodles.

These are perfect for your bullet journal, planner, notecards, gift tags, gift wrap and more!

You can use your doodles to create phone and computer backdrops, use them to decorate place cards and holiday menus, and add them to notes to (and from) Santa and your elf on the shelf! There are so many possibilities!

You can even sell your doodles on notecards, art prints, holiday cards, mugs and more on places such as Etsy or Society6. You don’t even need a scanner as long as you have a good smartphone and maybe some photo editing software!

Let’s get started…

Snowflake Doodle

Crazy Laura shares these easy and doable step by step snowflake doodles!

Check out her post for other festive doodle ideas!

Snowman Doodle

Diary of a Journal Planner shares so many Christmas doodles, including an easy snowman doodle.

Holly Doodle

Marie Browning shares her easy holly doodles and even shows you how to turn them into a holly wreath!

Other Christmas Doodles

christmas doodles

Sweet Planit shares a bunch of adorable Christmas doodles, including a darling snow globe and Christmas tree!

Christmas Doodle Art Books

Sometimes, I find that buying a book is the easiest way to learn to doodle.

It can be nice to have a full set of themed-doodles all in one place!

This is my favorite Christmas-themed doodling book…

christmas doodles book

How to Draw a Reindeer Doodle Book

Pens for Doodling

Fortunately, the supplies for doodling are minimal!

You need paper (though I like a sketchbook to keep my doodles together and to be able to see my progress)!

And you need some pens (my favorites are below).

You could also use markers, twistables or colored pencils to add color to your doodles!

pens for doodling

I love Tombow’s Mono Drawing Pens for doodling!

pens for doodling

I also like these colored pens, which are currently on sale and have some great reviews.

Fall Doodles

Not ready for Christmas quite yet?

I can relate!

Here are some easy fall doodles from Medium that you may want to check out while you’re preparing for Halloween and Thanksgiving 🙂

I’d love to know: do you doodle? What kind of doodles do you most like to create?

Thanks so much for reading all about Christmas Doodles (Easy Doodles for Your Journal or Planner).

Have a great day!

 
 
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Glitter Glue Slime Recipe {How to Make No Borax Slime}

March 27, 2019

Looking for an easy no borax glitter glue slime recipe? This post has you covered! We’re sharing a DIY glitter slime recipe that only uses a few ingredients!

Making slime is one of me and my kids favorite things to do together.

We almost always have the ingredients on hand, it comes together quickly, and the kids enjoy playing with it for hours!

This slime is the perfect slime to make for playdates. It uses only a few ingredients and isn’t overly messy!

glitter glue slime recipe

Here’s how to make your own DIY slime (without borax)!

Pick up these ingredients so you’re always ready to make a batch whenever the urge strikes.

I know slime feels intimidating to some. There are so many different slime recipes out there and everyone has their own take on how to best make slime.

This recipe really is easy, though, and will have you feeling more confident about making slime and maybe trying a more complex recipe next time.

Can You Make Slime With White Glue?

This is a question I get a lot and the answer is “absolutely”!

You can definitely make slime with white glue. Just remember, though, that slime with white glue will be opaque and much less transparent than slime made with clear glue.

You can still add color (using food coloring) and glitter/sequins etc to slime made with white glue, you just won’t be able to see the add-ins quite as clearly.

How Do You Make Slime with Clear Glue?

The recipe I share below uses glitter glue, BUT you can easily make this slime recipe with clear glue.

When we make slime using clear glue instead of glitter glue, it’s a great opportunity to add glitter and sequins to give it some color and texture!

In short, whether you make your slime with white glue, clear glue or glitter glue, just make sure you keep the ratios approximately the same for best results.

Meaning, since the recipe below calls for a 6 ounce bottle, use 6 ounces of glue no matter what type of glue it is.

easy slime recipe

Glitter Glue Slime Recipe

Glitter Glue Slime Recipe {How to Make No Borax Slime}

no borax glitter slime

Looking for an easy no borax glitter slime recipe? This post has you covered! We're sharing a DIY glitter slime recipe that only uses a few ingredients!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • Elmer's Glitter Glue-6 ounce bottle
  • 1/2 TBSP Baking Soda
  • 1 TBSP Contact Lens Solution*

Instructions

  1. Empty bottle of glitter glue into a bowl. Add your baking soda and stir. Add your contact lens solution and mix in. After the slime begins to form, you may want to remove it from the bowl and knead it with your hands.
  2. Slime still too sticky? Add a drop or two more of contact solution!

Store in an airtight container.

Notes

In an airtight container, slime should last about a month!

When beginning to mix your slime, use a spoon at first so that the slime doesn't stick all over your hands!

When we remove the slime from the bowl and begin to knead it, we try to use our fingers (instead of our whole hands) until the slime becomes less sticky. It helps make less of a mess!

*only contact solutions containing borate or boric acid will create slime

© linda
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We have more fun DIY slime recipes for you to try!

We’ve made all of these, and the kids still get a kick out of customizing slime recipes with whatever glitter, sequins, etc. we can find!

They each will keep in an airtight container for about a month. After that, it’s best to throw it out and make a new one!

No Borax Slime Recipes

DIY slime is such a fun kids activity! Try one of these slime recipes when you're looking for a quick craft for kids.

How to Make Slime for Kids {For Valentine's Day!}

This four ingredient recipe is super easy, and perfect for Valentine’s day.

Use any colors of glitter and/or sequins to change it up for whatever holiday you choose!

Easy Glitter Slime Recipe {using elmer's glue}

My kids and I love a good slime recipe.

This glitter slime recipe, using Elmer’s glitter glue, is one such recipe. It comes together quickly (the kids love to help make it), and you can play with it again and again!

Kids' Christmas Craft {Christmas Slime}

An easy Christmas slime recipe that makes a great kids’ gift idea!

Perfect if you’re looking for an easy craft project for the kids over winter break.

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

Elmers Glue Mermaid Slime Recipe {An Easy Summer Kids Craft}

Are you looking for an easy kids craft?

This Elmers Glue Mermaid Slime recipe is easy, fun, and is the perfect summertime craft project!

I love the blues, greens and golds of the sequins!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

Easy Slime Recipe {How to Make Glow In The Dark Slime}

Sharing an easy slime recipe with you all –Glow in the Dark Slime!

This fun kids craft only takes a few ingredients and 5 minutes! If you love homemade slime, this post is for you!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

How to Make Slime {Plus More Easy Slime Recipes}

We make slime a lot in our household–the kids love helping make it, and it provides hours of entertainment!

Slime also makes a great kid gift idea or party favor! I’ll show you how to make slime AND how to customize it!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

Unicorn Slime {An Easy Slime Recipe}

Unicorn Slime is one of my kids’ new favorite things! It’s sparkly, shimmery and perfectly iridescent.

You can make this slime recipe in five minutes–and enjoy it for several months! If you want to make Unicorn Slime, you’re in the right place!

Have you made slime before? I’d love to hear all about your favorite type of slime!

Thanks so much for reading all about our Glitter Glue Slime Recipe {How to Make No Borax Slime}}. Have a lovely day!

 

 
 
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Paw Patrol Printables

January 7, 2021

Looking for FREE Paw Patrol printables? I’m here to help! Sharing lots of free Paw Patrol printables for kids activities and parties!

Paw Patrol is one of these kids shows that almost everyone has heard of, whether you have kids or not.

In case you’re not in the know, though, Paw Patrol is an animated kids show created in Canada.

It’s about a kid named Ryder who leads a group of search and rescue dogs. They call themselves the Paw Patrol.

In the United States, this show can be seen on Nickelodeon, as well as streamed on CBS All Access.

paw patrol printables

How to Print These Free Printables

Most of the links below will give you step-by-step instructions for printing.

If you have a good home printer, you can easily print these at home.

The type of paper will depend on the printable. For example, coloring sheets print just fine on standard printer paper.

Water bottle labels and stickers print best on sticker paper (learn about stickers printers and best paper to use if you print a lot of stickers).

If you’re printing things that will use up a lot of ink, it may be best to professionally print on either matte cardstock or gloss photo paper.

Free Paw Patrol Printables

Paw Patrol Printables

Looking for FREE Paw Patrol printables? I'm here to help!

Sharing lots of free Paw Patrol printables for kids activities and parties!

Photo Credit: www.nickelodeonparents.com

Marshall Paper Vehicle Toy Craft

Is your kid a fan of Paw Patrol? Then you'll love this DIY Marshall paper craft from Nickelodeon parents!

All you need is the free printable template, Scissors, Glue, and a Craft Knife.

Photo Credit: www.nickelodeonparents.com

PAW Patrol Potty Training Chart

Potty training just got a little bit easier!

You can print out this PAW Patrol potty training printable and color in one of the paw prints each time your child successfully completes a task.

Kids can easily and visually track their progress and leave diapers behind with their favorite pups.

Photo Credit: www.supercoloring.com

Paw Patrol Rubble coloring page | Free Printable Coloring Pages

Free printable coloring pages are one of my favorite activities for kids!

Print these out (there are several designs), grab some crayons, markers or colored pencils, and you have an easy kids activity.

Photo Credit: www.beeshower.com

FREE Printable Paw Patrol Baby Shower and Birthday Invitation

This site offers several designs of free printable Paw Patrol baby shower and birthday invitations!

Simply download, and then open in either Microsoft Word or Photoshop to add your party info.

Photo Credit: www.abbikirstencollections.com

Paw Patrol Birthday- Party- Pup-tastic Ideas!

Here, Abbi Kirsten Collections shares some free Paw Patrol printables, as well as her own free photo props!

All you need is some glue, a printer and some wooden dowels or skewers to create your own photo-booth ready decorations!

Photo Credit: www.freepawpatrolprintables.com

Free Printable Paw Patrol Cupcake Toppers | Paw Patrol Stickers 

Cupcake toppers are some of my very favorite ways to inexpensively decorate for birthday parties.

These cupcake toppers are super cute, and can be used for things other than cupcakes!

Print them out as stickers and attach to water bottles, or to give out as party favors. You can also decorate cups, plates or snack bags with these printable cupcake toppers.

Photo Credit: eng.ohmyfiesta.com

Paw Patrol Birthday Party: Free Printable Cake Toppers.

Prefer cake over cupcakes? We have you covered!

These free Paw Patrol cake toppers are perfect for decorating either a homemade or store bought cake!

You can also print these out and use as table decorations!

Photo Credit: asimplelifeandeverythingnice.com

Free Paw Patrol Chip Bag Labels and Capri Sun Printable Labels

These labels are SUPER cute for any Paw patrol birthday party, get together, or even just an afternoon treat at home!

This site is offering you 8 different designs of chip bag labels, as well as capri sun juice pouch labels.

Such an easy and inexpensive way to personalize your Paw Patrol party.

Photo Credit: boymamateachermama.com

Boy Mama: FREE Paw Patrol Find the Badge Printable Game

This takes you to a super cute Paw Patrol Find the Badge printable game!

The purpose of this game is easy!

Simply find all the badges and match them to the character in the show before anyone else does! You could also structure this game so it isn't competitive--either way is fun for kids!

Photo Credit: ellierosepartydesigns.com

FREE Paw Patrol Water Bottle Labels

Here are some free printable Paw Patrol water bottle labels!

Use them for water bottles, but also to decorate favor bags or other treats.

Photo Credit: www.wholesalepartysupplies.com

Paw Patrol Coloring Pages – FREE!

You can never get enough free printable coloring pages!

Here's another set of Paw Patrol coloring pages...simply print out at home on regular paper or cardstock, add some crayons, and you've got a simple, yet fun, activity!

Did you find a Paw Patrol printable for your next party or get together? I hope so!

Thanks so much for reading all about our favorite Paw Patrol Printables! Have a great day!

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Toilet Paper Roll Crafts {Easy Craft Ideas with Toilet Paper Rolls}

December 14, 2020

Looking to craft with toilet paper rolls? Today, I’m sharing 15+ easy DIY craft ideas for you!

Easy DIY crafts are what this blog is all about.

And, today, I’m sharing some of my favorite crafts using a simple item we all have–toilet paper rolls!

First, though, let’s talk about whether used toilet paper rolls are safe to use, and where to buy cheap ones.

Are toilet paper rolls sanitary for crafts?

Does it seem kinda icky using toilet paper rolls for crafting?

Maybe a bit, but, in short, there’s not a high chance of bacteria transferring from the toilet paper roll and making you sick.

If you’re taking normal precautions, you are probably fine!

I have heard of people spraying down their rolls with Lysol, which may be a good precaution.

But, just in case, I often like to buy toilet paper rolls for crafts.

These white toilet paper rolls are inexpensive. Less than $10 for 30 and are perfect for all sorts of crafting.

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

Ok, let’s get started on this list of easy and fun DIY crafts with toilet paper rolls.

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

Looking to craft with toilet paper rolls? Today, I'm sharing 15+ easy DIY craft ideas for you!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

Halloween Crafts {Make a Toilet Paper Roll Candy Holder}

I love easy Halloween crafts, and this  is one the kids will love helping with!

Learn how to make a toilet paper roll candy holder–so fun and festive!

Photo Credit: happydealhappyday.com

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts – Toilet Paper Roll Wreath

This amazing wreath by happy deal happy day only looks complicated!

Click over to read her tutorial for this easy and cost-effective wreath.

Photo Credit: onelittleproject.com

How to Make Paper Roll Snowflakes

Wow! These toilet paper roll snowflakes are so so pretty!

I love upcycled crafts that are gorgeous and these would be perfect for ornaments to gift toppers.

Photo Credit: masandpas.com

Rainbow Toilet Roll Fish

Well, aren't these just adorable?!

Toilet paper fish are the perfect rainy day kids craft!

Photo Credit: www.thecrafttrain.com

Paper roll swan craft

Paper roll swans are a super fun upcycled craft for kids and adults alike!

Your finished swan can be embellished with real feathers, paint and sparkles if you choose.

Photo Credit: www.easypeasyandfun.com

Paper Roll Frog Craft

Hoppity hop, hop, let’s make a toilet paper roll frog craft!!

This simple craft is easy to make and fun for kids to play with.

Photo Credit: alittlepinchofperfect.com

Craft and Play: Toilet Paper Roll Car Craft 

What kid doesn't love a good transporation craft?

Mine certainly do! This easy toilet paper roll car craft is sure to be a kid favorite.

Photo Credit: www.projectswithkids.com

Adorable Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft

This toilet paper roll owl craft is such a cute idea!

This is a fun and easy craft that kids will love making and playing with.

Photo Credit: www.kitchencounterchronicle.com

Silly Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Craft for Kids to Make

How cute are these toilet paper roll reindeer??

I just love them and they'd be the perfect companion craft to a showing of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Toilet Paper Roll Ballerina or Sugar Plum Fairy - Red Ted Art

Well, isn't this absolutely adorable!

We love all things Nutcracker in our house, so of course, we have to try these toilet paper roll ballerina or Sugar Plum Fairy crafts!

Photo Credit: masandpas.com

Make your own paper roll princess

Transform a humble toilet roll into a beautiful royal princess, dressed for the ball in her full tulle netting skirt. This is a wonderful craft for kids to show them how they can make their very own paper roll princess.
Photo Credit: pjsandpaint.com

Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft | Fun Crafts for Kids

This cute toilet paper roll bat is a great craft to do with your kids this Halloween. Afterwards, you can place them all around your house for fun seasonal decorations.

Photo Credit: mommysnippets.com

Thankful Hand Turkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft

This thankful hand turkey toilet paper roll craft is the perfect craft for kids in the week leading up to Thanksgiving!

Make a few and use them as a Thanksgiving or fall tablescape idea!

Photo Credit: www.theresourcefulmama.com

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Craft

A Christmas Tree made out of a toilet paper roll? Don't mind if I do!

You could get creative decorating these with glitter, paint, sequins and more!

Photo Credit: conservamome.com

Squirrel Toilet Paper Roll Craft with Printable Template

This Squirrel Toilet Paper Roll Craft is so easy to make and best of all it comes with a printable template!

All you have to do is print, color,cut and paste and you’ll have your very own Squirrel craft! 

Photo Credit: www.madetobeamomma.com

Spring Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

This is the cutest collection of spring animals to make out of toilet paper rolls!

Such a great activity for kids of all ages.

Photo Credit: curiousandgeeks.com

Toilet paper roll owls - an Owlsome craft for kids

These absolutely adorable toilet paper roll owls are very easy to make. The kids will love decorating them as they want. Plus they will only take up to 15 minutes to make!

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Toilet Paper Roll Bunny

If you’re looking for an easy Easter craft for kids this toilet paper roll bunny craft is perfect. 

You can make your bunnies colored or white with colored features. Each bunny can be unique and kids will love adding their own personal touch to their paper roll bunny!

Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Toilet Paper Roll Olaf Craft

If your kids love Frozen (and who doesn't) this Olaf toilet paper roll craft is the perfect companion to an afternoon watching the

Photo Credit: themadhousemummy.com

Toilet Paper Roll turkey craft

How about this cutie pie for your Thanksgiving decor?

Love the colorful feathers on this turkey toilet paper roll craft!

Photo Credit: www.artycraftykids.com

Toilet Paper Roll Monster Craft

Toilet Paper Roll Monster Craft – This is the best craft for monster loving kids this Halloween! With our printable monster templates, the monster craft requires minimal prep (is not messy!) and is super easy for kids make themselves!

Did you find a cute toilet paper roll craft for your next arts and crafts day? I hope so!

Thanks so much for reading all about our Toilet Paper Roll Crafts!

Have a crafty day!

 
 
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Pleats -What are They and How to Sew Them (A Comprehensive Guide)!

December 3, 2020

Interested in learning about pleats? You’re in the right place!

This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about this sewing and upholstery technique.

Do you love to sew and upholster? Either for home decor or clothing?

Then you’ll want to know about pleats!

Pleats are a popular sewing method perfect for beginning and advanced sewists alike.

Let’s learn more about them today…

What are Pleats?

Pleasts are a type of fold, used in clothing, home decor and upholstery, that is formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place with stitches.

Pleats are often pressed along the entire length of fabric (like the accordion pleat skirt below) but they can also just be pressed at the top (as is often done with curtains).

Pleats can be sewn into your project either for a decorative effect or as a functional one!

Types of Pleats

There are several types of pleats. Here is a quick description of each, with a photo!

Accordion Pleats

accordion pleat skirt

Accordion pleats, which are sometimes referred to as “knife pleats” are a form of tight pleating which allows the garment to expand its shape when moving.

This type of pleating is often found in clothing, especially skirts.

Box Pleats

box pleats dress

Box pleats are one of the most common and popular types of pleats, very often used to lend a decorative finish and add fullness to a garment. 

You create a box pleat when, on the front of a length of fabric, two equal folds of fabric are folded away from each other in opposite directions.

Inverted Pleats

inverted pleats

An inverted pleat is a pleat designed by bringing two folded edges to a center point on the outside where the folds face away from each other.

In fact, an inverted pleat is really just an upside-down box pleat.

The fabric is folded in instead of out.

Kick Pleats

kick pleats

Kick Pleats are inverted pleats most commonly used at the base of a narrow skirt to give it a ‘kick’.

They allow more freedom of movement for the person wearing the garment. 

Kick pleats are often shorter pleats, leading up from the bottom hem. They are commonly found in the back of skirts or coats.

Pintucks

pintucks pleasts

While pleats tend to be more functional than decorative, there’s another type of pleat that is purely decorative-the pintuck!

 They are created by folding the fabric and sewing only about 1-2mm from the folded edge.

Once the fabric is opened flat, a tiny ridge on the surface of the garment is created.

Pintucks are often created and used in multiple rows but a fun, textural effect.

How to Sew Pleats

There are a lot of great sewing tutorials out there if you are wanting to learn how to sew pleats into your garments and home decor items.

This video is a really good beginning pleat tutorial (without using pins or markings)!

And here is another detailed post and tutorial all about sewing pleats!

Thanks so much for reading all about Pleats -What are They and How to Sew Them (A Comprehensive Guide)!

Have a lovely day!

 
 
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Sunflower SVG Free {Free Sunflower SVG Files for Your Cutting Machine}

November 29, 2020

Looking for some FREE sunflower SVG for your cutting machine crafts and projects? You’re in the right place! I’m sharing a bunch of free sunflower SVG files with you today!

If you have a cricut, silhouette, or another cutting machine, you know how awesome it is when you find free SVG files!

So today, I’m sharing my favorite and free sunflower SVG files for you to download and use in your projects.

sunflower svg free

First, though, let’s talk about SVG files and what they are.

WHAT IS AN SVG FILE?

An SVG file, which stands for scalable vector graphic file, is a standard graphics file type used for rendering two-dimensional images.

SVG files generate clean graphics at any scale.

Just as important, they’re also SEO-optimized, usually smaller than other formats, and capable of dynamic animations. 

SVG files are great for so many applications, such as logos and cutting machines (which I imagine is why most of you are here today).

I’ve shared some free Christmas SVG in the past, and at the end of this post I’ll share some ideas on how to use these free SVG files.

HOW DO YOU OPEN SVG FILES?

There are so many programs out there that will open SVG files.

Since most of you will be opening SVG files for your cutting machines (I’m assuming), we’ll put our focus there.

SVG files usually come in a zipped folder and need to be extracted before you can use the files. 

Once you download a file, you’ll need to unzip it before you can import it into your software program of choice. 

To unzip your SVG file, double-click the folder and choose “extract all”. 

You’ll be asked where you want your files to go. I often choose either my desktop or a folder on my computer (you can label a folder “SVG files” for easy retrieval).

Just remember where you extract your files as you’ll need to find them again.

Once you are in your design space (probably either Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio), you’ll upload your file and begin your project.

Ok, now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about some of the best free sunflower SVG files!

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Sunflower SVG Free {Free Sunflower SVG Files for Your Cutting Machine}

Looking for some FREE sunflower SVG for your cutting machine crafts and projects?

You're in the right place! I'm sharing a bunch of free sunflower SVG files with you today!

Photo Credit: caluyadesign.com

Sunflower Monogram SVG, PNG, EPS & DXF

This sunflower SVG is for personal use only, and perfect for tote bags, tshirts and more!

Photo Credit: freesvgplanet.com

Sunflower svg free, sunflower cut file, sunflower vector, instant download, silhouette cameo, shirt design, free vector files

This free sunflower SVG file is super graphic and simple! Love it for so many applications.

Photo Credit: www.printablecuttablecreatables.com

Spread a Little Sunshine Free SVG File for Cricut & Silhouette

Everyone can use a little sunshine in their day!  This Spread A Little Sunshine Free SVG File, from printable cuttable creatables, is a  reminder of just that! 

Photo Credit: ginaccreates.com

Pumpkin Sunflower Mandala SVG Cut File

The fall season is just around the corner!

Who else out there is starting their Fall season crafts? Enjoy this free Pumpkin SVG download and start your Fall decor and crafts today!

Photo Credit: svghouse.com

DIY Paper Sunflower With Free SVG

This tutorial, from SVG House, will show you how to make a stunning paper Sunflower with a few readily available craft supplies.

Photo Credit: topfreedesigns.com

Free Sunflower SVG File

This sunflower SVG file is adorable and would look extra cute on a tote bag or blanket!

Love the sweet quote in the pretty script font.

Photo Credit: www.welcomeowlcottage.com

Fall Sunflower Wreath SVG, PNG, EPS & Ai, JPEG - Owl Cottage Studio

This is such a cute and shabby chic style sunflower svg for all of your craft needs!

I think it would look so cute on a mug or even a Christmas ornament (maybe with a monogram in the middle?)

Photo Credit: www.mydesignsinthechaos.com

Free Sunflower SVG - My Designs In the Chaos

My Design in the Chaos is offering these two free sunflower SVG designs!

One is simple and adorable, the other is rustic and distressed, which we all know is so popular right now!

Photo Credit: freesvgplanet.com

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Looking for a Mother's Day gift to make?

Use this SVG file on a tshirt, tote, coffee mug, water bottle and more!

Photo Credit: cutthatdesign.com

Free SVG Multi Layered Sunflower

Here's another free, graphic sunflower SVG design!

I love how the petals are more defined on this one.

Photo Credit: shopcraftables.com

Free Sunflower SVG Cut File

This free SVG cut file is compatible with the Cricut, Silhouette Cameo, and other craft cutters. Included in the download is a .SVG, .AI, .JPG, and Silhouette file.

Did you find a Sunflower SVG for your next project? I hope so!

SVG files are so great and there are so many ways to use them!

Here are some of our favorites:

  • baby burp cloths
  • tote bags
  • christmas ornaments
  • mugs
  • water bottles
  • wine cups
  • glassware
  • t shirts
  • hats
  • blankets
  • wall art
  • mirrors

Thanks so much for reading all about our favorite Sunflower SVG Free {Free Sunflower SVG Files for Your Cutting Machine}.

Have a great day!

 
 
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