Hardware store drop cloth—you know, that heavy-duty canvas that painters use to protect floors and furniture—is a secret weapon of DIYers. At Country Living, we've seen drop cloth used for window treatments and furniture upholstery. Designer Leanne Ford also likes to use them as a substitute for table linens. It makes sense, then, that drop cloth makes for a...
How to Tie a Slip KnotJuly 15, 2024 by Debbie ChapmanPin26ShareTweetJump to InstructionsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.Need to learn how to tie a slip knot? Look no further! Simply follow our step-by-step photo and video tutorials to make this easy adjustable knot for crochet or knitting.If you’re a total crochet beginner, no worries! This...
Crochet SunflowerJuly 26, 2024 by Debbie ChapmanPin208ShareTweetJump to InstructionsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.Add a splash of summer sunshine to your home with a crochet sunflower! This crochet flower is such a bright and cheerful project, perfect for intermediate crocheters or beginners wanting to learn new skills.Follow our step-by-step photo and video tutorials or use...
Finger knitting is so easy! And it’s so fun! It’s sooooo much easier than regular knitting. And you can actually make something from beginning to end in less than 10 minutes. OK, so we’re only making bracelets, necklaces and headbands here, but out of all the time I’ve spent knitting with my girls, we still haven’t actually finished anything. Not even a Barbie blanket. (lol We’ll get there some day…)
How to Start a Crochet ChainAugust 19, 2024 by Debbie ChapmanPin6ShareTweetJump to InstructionsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.Learn how to start a crochet chain using our detailed step-by-step photo and video tutorials! Making a chain is an important crochet basic to master, since it’s how most crochet projects are started.This first row of chains is...
These fluffy pom pom sheep are easy to make and perfect for crafting sessions with kids. Follow our simple tutorial to create adorable sheep with just yarn, scissors, and a few basic supplies.
First things first: We're not suggesting that you go tearing apart perfectly good books willy nilly. (We'd never!) But if you have an old book that's seen better days, and the spine is still salvageable, or you're looking to create a sentimental keepsake for a friend or family member, this project may just fill the bill. For example, a...
Learn how to make a pom pom using 3 simple techniques! It’s SO EASY to make perfect pom poms for a crochet hat, pom pom penguins, summer flowers, and all kinds of other fun crafts!
Create your own cute and cuddly dragons inspired by How to Train Your Dragon using simple pom poms! This guide walks you through the steps to make these magical creatures for imaginative play or decoration.
In these modern times, handwritten notes make for a particularly gracious gesture, which is why it's always good to have stationery at the ready. To give plain note cards a custom touch, raid the refrigerator drawer for a head of celery. Yes, you read that right—the watery vegetable is good for more than just ants on a log and...
