Crafts and Recipes that you can make according to Seasonal Holidays themes, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving, & more.
List down this easy-to-make Butterfly Fridge Magnet in your kid's Summer Holiday craft-to-do-list (more kid's crafts over here). It is quick to make and the butterfly came out so beautiful. Besides making the butterfly into a fridge magnet, you can glue it to other attachments as an ornament, eg: a butterfly photo frame, a butterfly...
Red Velvet cupcake is among the most used theme celebration cakes that I have come across, be it for the color theme of the national flag or the theme for a festival, eg. Christmas and Valentine's Day. These red velvet cupcakes are yummy yet quick and easy to bake, just add a little highlight on...
Get the free crochet pattern and tutorial to make your own stuffed pig, Princess P, the amigurumi Pig.
Amigurumi Pig, Princess P, is about 5″ tall. She has a rosy chick. She likes to wear her favorite ballerina skirts and her little princess crown. Princess P (short for Peanut) is a sweet, well-mannered little girl.
After taking a 2-month break due to bad weather, Mandy and I are back to baking. This time, we want to make something fun using eggshells. Yes, we used eggshells to bake Easter cakes instead of pans! These mini rainbow cakes are shaped like eggs and are perfect for the upcoming Easter. We added some...
Meet Lilac, the lop-eared stuffed bunny sewed out from socks! She stands at 14” tall and is cuddly and huggable, and kids will love its size as well as its iconic long lop ears. Perfect to sew as a bunny stuffed animal gift for the little ones.
Celebrate this Easter with Japanese Sakura theme decorations. DIY this easy and beautiful Easter Eggs by using yarn and flower sequins. It is definitely a 5-minutes craft! Inspired by the cherry blossom (Japenese Sakura) that symbolizes the season of spring, I hereby combined both eastern and western spring to DIY Easter eggs with a Sakura...
With spring approaching and Easter less than a month away, let us welcome Ichigo-chan! Made from the Amigurumi Easter Bunny Crochet Pattern, she has got her ears perked up, ready to listen to all the plans you have for Easter.
Every woman deserves a pretty scarf to make herself look beautiful. Knit an elegant-looking cowl scarf and wear it on the neck or stretch across the shoulder for an evening out or let it drapes around the arms for warmer coverage, or simply let it drapes on your chest... you choose your style. This scarf...
The 4 1/2" tall Browie sock owl has a distinctive appearance - prominent eyebrows that connect to the ears, an orange beak, and a pair of very short feet which are hidden by their big tummies.
I "Ruff" U, Tammy, the crochet puppy is here to wish you all Happy Valentine's Day!!! Designed by the utterly talented Amigurumi-an, Lee Mei Li of AmiguruMEI, Tammy, the cuteness overload amigurumi puppy is going to melt everybody's heart. Crochet it and give it to your loved one today. Let Tammy be the cupid of...
Every little girl's dream -- these adorable, beautiful, and delicious Hello Kitty cookies are perfect for a birthday bash or even as a great gift for your loved ones this Valentine's Day. These german cookies are soft and buttery, they have a crisp crust, but the insides of the cookie are soft, and they simply...
"Tweet, Tweet, I am an origami bird, I am blue in color and have big wings so that I can fly high in the sky, Unlike other normal origami birds, I am built in a three-dimensional structure. Come, let's learn how I was made. I wish you could create me in other colors too." Origami...
As Chinese New Year peeps around the corner of New Years, this unique cookie recipe is a twist on your traditional butter cookies -- burger cookies! These adorable hamburger cookies not only look cute but they will definitely be more enticing for children (my kids are a testament to that as they absolutely loved this...
Let's welcome the new year with some curled paper stars and wish upon a star that the new year will be a better year for everyone. Here are my New Year quotes to all my lovely craft sisters or brothers: Whatever you did last year, Do it better Go step by step, One day at...
A crisp crunchy edge surrounding a chewy texture in the center. A perfect balance of sweet brown sugar and molasses with the spice from the fresh ginger. A great recipe for classic ginger snap cookies to brighten up your holiday season with every bite you take! Less than a week to go before Christmas is...
Looking for a charming way to add holiday cheer to your home? This Burlap Christmas stocking pattern is just what you need! Whether sewing for your family or adding a personal touch to your festive décor, this tutorial will help you create a beautifully lined Christmas stocking with hidden raw edges. It’s easy to customize...
Snuggle up to winter with this cute Bubblegum Crochet Polar Bear Amigurumi. Crochet pattern and tutorial contributed by the utterly talented amigurumi designer, Lee Mei Li of AmiguruMEI. If you love the purple sleepy owl, Mr. Murasaki, you will love this Amigurumi Polar Bear as well. Snow arrives early this year, some parts of the...
Christmas is just around the corner and here is the idea of how to make your own Christmas Gift Wrap. Personalized gifts are thoughtful gifts and enhance the relationship with the recipients. While I was wrapping the Christmas gifts, Santa came to me and he whispered to me to wrap his belt on the presents......
These classic Christmas cookies coated with royal icing in accordance to the festive season is an amazing addition to your holiday season. With ginger, cinnamon, cloves, white pepper and molasses -- this gingerbread man cookies recipe is sugar and spice and everything nice! As Christmas time comes yet again, it is yet another baking season...
It’s December, and Christmas is just 19 days away—so exciting! The closer it gets, the more the holiday magic fills the air. There’s so much to do, and time is flying, but I’m loving every moment. My kids joined me to make these fun and easy salt dough ornaments, and their joy made it all...
It is the end of November, hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and families. The end of November is also the time to countdown to Christmas (hurray!!!). Have you started your Christmas crafting? Or, you have already finished all and enjoy the moment of waiting for the day to come. Whatever it...
Let's keep the momentum of holiday crafting going!!! Here is another Christmas crochet project for table setting, a set of Snowflakes Coasters, perfect for the upcoming festive celebration. You may have already seen the "sneak preview" of them in the Poinsettia Napkin Ring, here is the pattern and tutorial to make yours today! If you...
This year, I would like to kick off the Christmas craft with these beautiful and elegant Poinsettia Christmas Napkin Rings. Red is always the right choice to represent Christmas. Thus, making red Christmas napkin rings with the crochet poinsettia pattern will surely bring the holiday atmosphere into your house. Your guests will be so pleased...
During each October, my home always fills with orange and black color decoration. This year, besides the Bat Flying Wall Decor, I have made a set of Halloween coasters to add to my collections; a set of pumpkin, spider, and bat felt coasters. These felt coasters are easy to make and can be done within...
Bats flying wall decor is a quick and easy paper craft to make, it transforms your wall and perhaps your home instantly for a spooky Halloween ambiance. How quick is it? It takes about 1 hour with most of the time spends on cutting out the bats. How easy is it? All you need to...
Thank you for writing in to ask the question about how to carve the pumpkin I showed in the Cinnamon Pumpkin Mantou recipe recently. I hope that my pumpkin carving experience, which uses simple daily cutlery to do it, will be able to help you carve your first pumpkin, too. As I strolled through the...
Get the free amigurumi crochet pattern to make this cute 3" tall amigurumi owl stuffed animal.
Mr. Murasaki is an introvert through and through. He finds it exhausting to be around people. His favorite pastime includes napping in the hollows of newly-discovered trees – just to “test them out”, he says.
Soft and fluffy, these Chinese steamed buns are filling, and the best part is, they are baked-free! Each bite is full of a fluffy bun that turns chewy with a hint of sweetness that complements almost anything. Steamed, these bao buns or mantous are your typical bakery soft buns with a divine Asian flair. This...
Check out this amazing strawberry jelly mooncake! It's a modern take on the traditional treat for the Mid-Autumn Festival. With its light, refreshing taste and vibrant pink color, it's the perfect addition to any festive celebration. Time flies, and the Mid Autumn Festival (中秋節) is just around the corner. Mandy and I made a batch...
Craft Passion loves Passion Fruits!!! I am glad that it is the passion fruits season here, something to make my day fresher from the hot and smokey outdoor since months ago. My friend bought me 2 big bags of passion fruits from the market immediately after the truck from the highland loaded them in. Eating...
Hello, creative spirits and love enthusiasts! It's time to dive into a world of colors and patterns as we invite you to create a Valentines Paper Hearts art display using the delightful washi tapes. I have some awesome washi tapes and tags from Downtown Tape lying on my desk, so I made a scrapbook project...
Here is the pinwheel quilt block pattern and tutorial I have promised to show you in the Snowman Quilted Pillow Cover and how to piece Half Square Triangle (Easy Quick Method). Finally, I've gotten it done within my busy schedule between crafting and renovating my new house. YAY!!! This simple Pinwheel Quilt Block is constructed...
If you've ever wanted to make a pine tree quilt block, I've got an easy technique for you using half-square triangles (HST). Putting together a tree patchwork has never been simpler with this basic HST method. Enjoy creating your beautiful quilt block! Not too long ago, I came across the cutest Holiday panel with three...
You can easily craft a cozy, cheerful snowman pillow cover to brighten up your holiday décor! Using a store-bought Christmas quilt panel and the trapunto quilting technique, we’ll create a puffy, textured snowman pillow that’s both eye-catching and irresistibly snuggly. Ready to jump in and start this festive adventure? Let’s go! The Perfect Snowman Pillow...
Besides the easy Styrofoam Christmas Tree Ornaments, I posted a few days ago, I have got another quick and easy DIY Christmas tree that kids can do as well: Pom-Pom Christmas Tree. Too easy for you? Want an advance you may try the Kanzashi Christmas tree I have made a few years back. This Pom-Pom...
Christmas is just around the corner, so let's make some easy Christmas crafts for the kids. Today, we have a DIY tutorial on how to make a quick Styrofoam Christmas Tree Ornament. Decorate your home with these Christmas tree ornaments tree to spur up the festive atmosphere during this holy season. When the year is...
Ho ho ho, it is December, and here is the Christmas quilted oven mitt I sewed by using the basic 9 patch quilt block in my previous tutorial. Doesn't it fill with the scent of Christmas? I smell cinnamon, berries, clove, peppermint, buttery cookies, fruit cakes, gingerbread, and roasted turkey..... yum yum!!! Can you smell...
Have a problem organizing and tidying up the placemats and coasters? Why not sew a placemat holder to store them. A plus point is that this placemat holder acts as a piece of home decor in your dining room. After brainstorming a few placemat holder ideas, I decided to sew an awning roof design to...
Hi, I am back with my latest sewing pattern and tutorial: Placemats and Coasters Set for the upcoming Christmas!!!! The placemat comes with cutlery holders at both sides so you can slot in your fork spoon and knife into the holder, while the coaster has a hanging loop at the corner. Thanks to modes4u, the...
Due to my new home's renovation in progress, this year I don't have time to make any Halloween costume for my kids. I am glad to discover Anshu of Blooms And Bugs' Ladybug Tutu Halloween Costume. You will need to prepare the following to sew one for your lovely kid. If you are running out...
Oh my goodness, this is a really spooky and fun DIY Halloween costume idea I have ever seen. I know I have to feature it here and share it with you all immediately after I saw it. To make it even scarier, apply some bloody make-up to the face... You may adapt this method and...
Let's create Halloween crafts together! Follow this pattern and tutorial to make your own Halloween pillow with a spooky "Boo" effect. Use the bleaching and painting method through a stencil made of freezer paper. October is the month packed with the fun of disguise and dress-up to become the iconic character. Be it for trick-or-treating...
