Category: Crafts

Harry Potter Crochet Blanket Pattern by SKGaleana

I have created some fun Crochet Blankets in the last couple years. My Star Wars Blanket is adorable and the Video game blanket is epic. However, this Harry Potter blanket may take the win with it’s unique interacting Mandrake square. When I was making this blanket I wanted to make something unique, maybe a little …

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How to Make Quirky Character Soaps For Your Kids

Sponsored by homemade-gifts-made-easy.com There’s nothing more fun than having a creative afternoon of crafting and making things with your kids. Getting them away from the TV screen and interested in something hands-on is a wonderful thing. But it can be hard coming up with new and fun ideas to keep them interested, while not spending …

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How to Draw Captain Underpants, George, and Harold

The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants will be released on Netflix tomorrow! With this exciting news I have been sharing several crafts, printables, and activities that families can enjoy as the series draws near. Today features a couple videos depicting how to draw the three main characters from the new seriesL George, Harold, and Captain …

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Captain Underpants Summer Fun Sock Puppets

SPONSORED BY DREAMWORKS ANIMATION On july 13th, Dreamworks is releasing an all new cartoon series featuring the most unusual superhero, Captain Underpants in “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants” on Netflix. George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back in a series filled with pranks, practical jokes, and a lot of mischief. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In anticipation …

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Fun Chick Lollipop Craft from Oriental Trading

Thanks to Oriental Trading’s Free Fun Easter site, the whole family will be squawking with delight when they begin making these adorable Easter Chicks. They are perfect to give out to friends or family members! Or stuff them inside Easter Baskets for that wonderful personal touch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These are easy to make with just …

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Spooky Ghost Jar Cozy Red Heart Crochet Pattern

Photo by Red Heart The official Red Heart website has featured several new crochet patterns that are perfect for the Halloween Season! I love nearly all of them however, the Ghost Jar Cozy is certainly one of my favorites and a must share. I plan to crochet several of these to decorate my home. I …

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Fast and Easy Fantasy DIY Potion Bottle

Potions are commonly found in many fantasy video games, television shows, and epic movies. They provide healing, create dangerous effects, aid in teleportation, or even create longevity. Whatever the case, potions are a must have if you or the characters in your favorite fantasy story want to survive. Because of these common but awesomely placed …

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Free Crochet Pattern for Easter Baby Chick Hats

Looking for that perfect Easter Gift for the little one in the house or a gift for someone expecting? Look no further! While I was on the hunt for some fun Easter crafts, I came across these adorable crochet Baby Chick Hats on the Red Heart website. I peruse the free Red Heart crochet patterns …

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Free-N-Fun Easter Bunny Donut Craft

Donuts, Bunnies, and Bows. What can be more charming and more Easter-y? Not much! This craft uses powdered mini donuts to create the perfect Easter Bunny. And with just a few simple steps the whole family can have fun and enjoy this craft. The creative people at OrientalTrading.com’s Free-N-Fun site state, “The Easter Bunny himself …

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Bring Back the Bees With Help From Cheerios

Did you know that you can get a free pack of wildflower seeds from cheerios.com? I didn’t actually know this until today. Apparently, to help save the bees, Cheerios is providing their fans with free wildflower seeds. All you have to do is fill out the form and wait. Then when they arrive, plant them …

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