Stuff You Won't Make

Fact, watermelons are heavy.  Therefore, in order to support the heavy weight from growing watermelons, people are creating watermelon slings for additional help.  When watermelons grow vertically on a trellis, it’s common for the giant fruit to break from the vine and splatter on the ground.  To prevent any type of damage to the watermelons …

It’s quite the known fact that when the summer season rolls around, many people prefer to dip a toe in the pool on a hot summers day. Whether or not you have the luxury of stepping foot into cool water right in your own backyard, people are building their own pools that also doesn’t break …

Dragons are so magical and I love them, when I found a miniature dragon crochet pattern on Etsy I really wanted one. Now I just found a pattern for crocheting a life-sized baby dragon and I need it badly! Isn’t it the cutest? It’s so big and perfect for cuddling! The adorable dragon is named …

People blow my mind, they think of the coolest things and Im just like why didn’t I think of that? Pool noodles have evolved way beyond the cheap pool float that they started out as. They’ve moved well beyond the original purpose and have become the basis for so many other crafts, activities, and uses. …

Whether or not you have a green thumb, there is always another alternative for a greener, brighter and more attractive garden. Whether that is painting rocks to look like flowers, or even buying solar powered daises to brighten up the space, some people are even going as far as using old golf balls to spruce …

Taking a night swim after a long day in the heat is like a reward, and what better way to relax after the nine to five work day than lounging in the cool pool. To jazz up your night swim with a little illumination, people are turning pool noodles into floating candles and it is …

Nothing’s worse than stepping into the clear blue waters of your pool and immediately stepping back out because it’s too cold to take a swim. Even when it may be scorching, the pool temperature rarely matches the weather outside. Therefore, to heat up your pool naturally this summer, this do it yourself project takes the …

Starting a campfire isn’t always easy, especially when you’re camping in the middle of the woods, it’s raining, and everyone else around you has just as much knowledge on how not to start a fire. Since getting the fire going has been an ongoing problem for many people who like to camp, a viral hack …

Gone are the days of spending money on expensive fertilizer to help your plants grow every spring/summer. To help your plants grow magnificently during the warmer weather season, you can make your own DIY organic fertilizer right on your kitchen countertop. Using only three ingredients that you most likely already have in the pantry, gather …

Bananas are healthy for humans and plants, oh you didn’t know? People like you and I aren’t the only benefactors from eating a banana, your plants outside, also crave the soft and yellow sweet snack. Banana peels and yes, specifically talking about what’s on the outside of a banana and not what’s in the inside, …

Gone are the days where we plant our vegetables or house plants in a boring tan pot that you can get from Walmart or a hardware store.  For a more biodegradable option, plant enthusiasts are cutting toilet paper rolls in half, and making them into pots for plants!  Not only will you be doing a …

I’m so excited about the holiday weekend! After over a year inside with the kids for their school (they are doing Access Ed learning), we could use some great Easter activities as a fun brain break or boredom busters. Of course, leave it to TikTok. They have about eleventymillion ideas for fun Easter activities that …

Wasps and I do not have a great track record; I hate them, and they hate me. I JUST had one on in my laundry room, and it was perched up in the corner of the ceiling, being creepy and tracking my every movement. I’m sure it was waiting to dive bomb and sting me. …

I have always loved glitter. Even when I used to teach school and the other teachers didn’t want to use it in their classroom because of how messy it was, I still used it. This year, we decided to give our Easter Eggs some extra sparkle by decorating them with glitter! Now, before you get …

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a green thumb, so if you aren’t a pro plant whisperer like Sally down the street, the next step is to improvise this spring/summer to have the garden of your dreams! Now that it’s officially spring, it’s time to reconnect with the patch of dried up soil you …

There is a GENIUS trick for getting rid of those pesky ants that get into EVERYTHING, and it’s easier than you think! Me and ants — we don’t get along. When I had my very first apartment — I wasn’t the brilliant thing that I am now — I left a loaf of fresh bread …

Hey all you people in Texas — and other places that have crazy icicles this winter season. Why not make the best out of this weird polar vortex thing, and “paint” the icicles that are left on your house? No, silly. I’m not talking about using paint brushes and paint. Some people on social media …

There are still thousands of homes standing without power while enduring freezing temperatures outside. So when you’re stuck without heat or running water for more than 24 hours and your candles are just about burned to their wick, here’s what you can do to light up the house and produce some type of heat! Families …

Cricut Machines are great for cutting paper, fabric, wood and as it turns out, even cheese quesadillas! Arts and crafts connoisseurs know that this machine does well with creating shapes and cutting with precision. However, a recent video on TikTok has gone viral for thinking outside of the box at what this machine can really …

Y’all, I am laughing so hard at the creativity I’ve found today. Heck, even Bernie used it to create a sweatshirt to raise money for charity. People took the Bernie image and ran wild with it. Now there is a crocheted Bernie Sanders in all his glory and it is the best! Tobey Time Crochet …

Hot Cocoa bombs were the hot commodity around Christmas time, and they are still super yum today! Y’all, I had one on Christmas Eve that exploded with milk and white chocolate, marshmallows, and a bit of cinnamon. OMG!! *Mouth Watering Emoji* It is so easy to make your own hot chocolate bombs, in fact, we …

Easter charcuterie boards are an easy way to get your family excited for the upcoming holiday! Not to mention, it’s family friendly and it’s an activity everyone can participate in to make sure their favorite snack makes the cut. Better yet, Peeps are reportedly making a comeback this Easter; so when you’re making your board, …

Handing over a bouquet of roses to give to your Valentine is so, last year. Therefore, if you really want to “dress to impress”, a bouquet that your loved one can sink their teeth in, is way more intriguing don’t you think? Similar to a dozen of real roses, this edible bouquet has a satisfying …

There are some hobbies that are better to do seasonally, crocheting is one of them. When winter finally rolls around and mother nature insists on having a few sheets of snow on the ground, crocheting allows you to snuggle up in a chair to make knitted blankets from scratch, puffy jackets and cute cows and …

NYE shenanigans are a bust this year but you can still have fun while celebrating at home. You can create your own New Years Eve ball drop at home with this genius idea by Ms. Paige Hemmis to create new traditions at home while ringing in the new year! You’ll need 4 materials to make …

I’m betting you are in one of two camps: 1) YAY!! It snowed again!! 2) UGH. It snowed again. Whether you love that fluffy white cold stuff, or detest it to the extreme, you can’t deny, there are some GREAT things you can do with that leftover snow. Now, we all know you can build …

Why didn’t I think of this? Have you ever come across and amazing idea and just want to kick yourself for not thinking of it before? Well, this is it! Balloons as shatterproof ornaments! This year my grandson is supposed to be here for Christmas. He just turned one and is walking and of course, …

Have you been a bit bored with no snow yet? I know we are! I mean it’s almost Christmas, we need some snow! Who wants to have a snowball fight? Did you know that you can make snow to play with? I’m not talking about running out and buying a kit, or even fancy ingredients. …

Shut the front door!! I can’t believe somebody hasn’t thought of this before! The world of TikTok is going crazy over this Christmas Tree Lights hack. You know how you usually string the lights AROUND the tree, in between the branches, back and forth? Well, instead of wasting all that time, TikTok users are suggesting …

This has been a crazy year, to say the least! We have been very limited on the things that we can do for fun. You can’t just go out to a movie, hit up your favorite musician at a concert, or even spend a fun day just hanging out in a museum. I love to …

I love going out and collecting pinecones with the kids. They are great for so many crafts, including adorable pinecone gnomes! The one obvious thing that I never even considered before was growing one! I mean, it is literally the way they grow and I never thought “hey let’s grow a pine tree”, until now. …

Gnomes seem to be a huge thing this year when it comes to holiday decorations! I have seen themed gnomes for every holiday this year, and now that Christmas is right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to craft your own! This is a simple project that doesn’t require many supplies, tools, skills, or …

This would make an amazing Christmas gift or stocking stuffer! Could you imagine being a kid (or even an adult) and seeing this little guy peeking out of the stocking? If you like to crochet or want to learn this is the perfect pattern for you! It’s a beginner level pattern and great to learn …

I absolutely love receiving homemade gifts! Anytime one of my friends or family members has gone to the trouble of taking their valuable time and energy to make me a gift, well it simply hits me right in the feels. So, this year, I would like to bless my friends and family with some cool …

I love to decorate my house for Christmas. There is just something about the beauty of the season that brings a sort of giddy joy to my heart. I spend so much time and energy decorating the INSIDE of my house, but I often neglect the OUTSIDE. I’m not talking about putting up Christmas lights …

ATTENTION all young artists! IKEA is holding a competition, and this one’s for YOU!! There have been so many drawings that my kids have created that I swear would be the cutest stuffed toys! Monsters and Fairies, Dinosaurs and Superheroes, I’ve wanted to turn them all into lasting toys that they can keep for years …

I seriously love retro Christmas looks! Most of my own Christmas decorations are those that belonged to my parents and even my grandparents. I’m totally going to make a retro-style tulle Christmas Tree this year to use as a centerpiece for our table! These instructions are to make the ones that were super popular in …

We’ve already seen our first mouse with the cooling of the temperatures. As the temperatures drop the mice and rats start trying to head into our warm homes. We have a barn cat that is pretty efficient at her job and she proudly displayed her fresh kill the other day in the garage. There are …

I love the creativity people have during Halloween! A TikTok user named Alondra blew people away with the Halloween decorations she added to her car for a truly horrifying display! Sis I would literally call 911 if I saw that! lillianagarciaaaaa Ha, you can’t blame them for that thought! It truly does look realistic! The …

You might have heard that Buddy Valastro had experienced a devastating hand injury not too long ago. He’s still recovering but his spirits must be good because he is hosting a live “Family Cake-A-Long”! I used to watch ‘Cake Boss’ with my daughters, they loved watching him bake and decorate those masterpiece cakes. Now we …

If you haven’t decided on a costume for your little one or yourself yet, I’ve got you covered! This crocheted granny wig is the most adorable thing ever! The pattern works from infant size, all the way up to adult size! Since the pattern comes as a digital download, you can get started right away! …

Question: What does the fox actually say? I found this Fox Mask on Etsy when I was looking for cute and quirky Halloween costumes. This fits the bill of both cute AND quirky, plus it is a pattern. So, it is something that you can put together and create yourself. You could even use the …

Spooky candles are a staple in Halloween decor and if you’re looking for a make it yourself project that will save you money, I found just the thing on Facebook that might tickle your fancy. If you have a pool you might already have the main item to start to your DIY project and that …

I know, I know… But we haven’t even hit Halloween yet! But here’s the thing, you have to have time to make them. So, now is the perfect time to get started on crocheting these little colorful Christmas Trees! The decorations that you can create with this pattern are about 4 inches (10 cm) high …

Is it just me or does everyone else agree that when you carve pumpkins every year, it’s secretly a contest within the entire neighborhood. With that being said, I have carved some unique pumpkins in the past but what truly takes the cake, are these Halloween Disney pumpkins. These Disney pumpkins are painted in several …

Operation save Halloween is still underway and another genius idea to hand out candy to kids is here to save the night. Halloween is weeks away but that hasn’t stopped the flow of creative ideas that many parents have thought of to give the kids what they want most, and that’s candy! Luke Keyes, a …

It’s no secret that Halloween will be different this year and if you are looking for an alternative to traditional festivities such as trick-or-treating, these Mini Halloween Piñatas are it! The best part of it is that these are extremely inexpensive! I found everything I needed for my kids for under $20 at Walmart! Amazing, …

If you love The Golden Girls and also love crochet, well… then you are in for a treat! There is a brand new book from Allison Hoffman called ‘Crochet The Golden Girls’ and all super fans need it! It comes with 10 crochet patterns that include Sophia Petrillo, Rose Nylund, Blanche Devereaux, and Dorothy Zbornak! …

If you need a fun and inexpensive fall decoration idea, this is it! These are Mickey And Minnie Topiaries are totally adorable and the best part is, @myjoystory on TikTok said that she got her supplies from the Dollar Tree! You’ll need some miniature fake pumpkins in the two sizes shown. The tiny ones will …

This is super exciting you guys, if you’re familiar with the show Shark Tank on ABC, you’ll know who I’m talking about when I say “Lord Von Schmitt”! I knew I’d see this artist again! Lord Von Schmitt is a professional crocheter and he appeared on Season 11, Episode 22 on Shark Tank and let …

I have no idea how people come up with such great DIY ideas! First, there was that amazing Halloween candy slide and then that adorably spooky haunted playhouse makeover! Now we have giant spiders! I can not believe the talent involved in this! Look at those hairy spider legs! Do you know how he did …

I love big scarfs, infinity scarfs, fluffy scarfs, just about every scarf on the market, but I have yet to possess one with pockets! That is where @tldotcrochet on etsy comes in! She is selling a Turnberry crocheted pocket scarf pattern and it is perfect for the fall and winter! Look, you’ll still need mittens, …

Two of my favorite things have been brought together in this most amazing season: Halloween and bath bombs! And I can’t wait to share this product with you! (Especially since I just moved into a house that has a giant tub!) You can get Oogie Boogie Bath Bombs. Oh yes, you heard me correctly. This …

I am LOVING the BOHO trend that is going on right now! Whether it’s little succulent holders, camping accoutrements, Boho hammocks, or THIS Boho Beaded Pocket Scarf Shawl Pattern, I just adore all the things!!! You can totally make yourself — or make it for a gift!! — this beaded scarf that doubles as a …

I’m always looking for fun new ideas for fall and Halloween decorations. Like the Galaxy Jack-O’-Lantern, something unique and cool! Well, let’s add Succulent pumpkins to the list this year! They look super easy to make and should be a fun activity for the entire family! I mean, who doesn’t love succulents? There really isn’t …

I just love unique and creative ideas! This couple definitely gets the cool couple award for making this playhouse into an amazing spooky playhouse for Halloween… and then it went viral! I love Halloween and am so excited to share this awesomeness with you! We recently shared the cool DIY Halloween candy slide, and now …

Oh my goodness! This is the cutest baby costume ever! If you are a fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas and you happen to have an infant, well I have found the perfect costume for your baby! Turned out great! I did my outline stitching a bit differently and didn’t add the spider to mine. …

Sometimes you just need something different and um, out of this world… I love all the things that look like and represent our amazingly beautiful galaxy! Well, you can make your pumpkins look like the galaxy too! We have painted pumpkins in the past, but normally we carve the big ones and then paint the …

WOW! This costume totally blew me away! So detailed, yet so very very simple! You could easily make this at home with your own kids. This is a “no sew” costume, although there are some decorative stitches done on the Oogie Boogie body as detail… no sewing skills needed! LinzMushel has a super cool YouTube …

The last few years have been weird especially when it’s come to Halloween. This year seems like we are finally getting back to some normalcy. However, if you’re still nervous about getting sick in any way (no judgement here) I get it. And that is where this candy slide comes into play. The people from …

If you haven’t heard of homecoming mums, then let me give you a quick rundown… They’re these giant flowers that Texas girls wear to a Friday night Homecoming Football game once a year. They’re huge and they’re awesome. And this year, because 2020 is just the craziest kind of year, we don’t just have homecoming …

I have found the coolest project to do with my teenage daughters! It’s a super affordable and fun project that you can do outside at your own home too! These are Rainbow Jeans and they are so amazingly cool! The first thing that you will need is a pair of black jeans! I suggest that …

There’s been PLENTY of time to pick up a new hobby while stuck inside for eleventy hundred days, and I’ve been trying my hand at embroidery. Have you tried it before? It looks pretty intimidating at first, but it’s not so hard once you start. It’s super cathartic and turns out so pretty!! Even if …

Fall will be here soon and it has me thinking all about the cooler weather and nights outside making s’mores! I mean we all are looking forward to evenings like that right? This play food set has the cutest s’mores that you can crochet! They resemble the real thing, only cuter and less sticky! You …

I remember when I was a kid one of my favorite toys was a doctor set. Then as I had my own children, they also loved playing with toy sets like this. Today I found this amazing and adorable pattern set for making a crochet doctor set and I just had to share it with …

It’s everyone’s favorite sister witches! The Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus! This set of the three sisters is completely handmade by crocheting! There is no mistaking who they are! The individual looks of each sister are captured perfectly by the fiber artist! Winifred, Sarah, and Mary all in crocheted doll form, that is some serious …

Any beginner at crochet can make this Über cute boho shawl with pockets. It’s so adorable, I almost can’t stand it! I am a total boho chick. The more boho the better when it comes to attire that I put on my body. It’s how I feel comfortable, and I’m not going to apologize for …

This is the most adorable bat and spider that I have ever seen! Even if you are normally afraid of bats and spiders, you may still want to cuddle these cuties! Obviously they are the best of friends and you have to create both of them! Good thing that this pattern comes with BOTH! In …

Chickens are all the rage right now. I have so many friends who have little coops, and they have filled them with chickens. Many of them want the fresh eggs, but some just like those feathery beasts. If you want to give your chicken a little bit of exercise, and maybe work a bit on …

I’m so obsessed with these Jack Skellington Cross Stitch kits! The first one is perfect for a beginner! I haven’t cross-stitched in many years, so it will be like starting over again. Everything you need to complete it comes in this set! The kit includes a 32-page mini book with instructions. It also has 4 …

This little baby Bat can be used as a Halloween pin! I can think of tons of ways to use this miniature crocheted bat! First, though, look how cute he is! Adorable right? He is small enough to use for decoration, as jewelry, a keychain, garland, and even a hanging ornament for a Halloween tree! …

I know there are some of you that love spiders! This giant crochet spider pattern is amazing! Just look at what you could create in pretty much any color combination that you want… This is perfect to make for spider loving friends and kids or use it as a spooky Halloween decoration. I’m not a …

Well, well, well. What do we have here? This is just about the most realistic — if a claymation movie can be deemed realistic — Oogie Boogie crocheted doll I have seen. Are you one of the MANY who are OB-SESSED with The Nightmare Before Christmas. Do you wait for the shadow of the moon …

Halloween is going to be here before we know it and I cannot WAIT to start decorating! And what better way for a Starbucks lover to start planning out their decor than with an actual Witches Brew Starbucks Drink Decor!?! (Maybe a little bit of a cool breeze so this scalding hot weather can go …

Y’all! Look at this! You can crochet the Hamilton cast for your very own set of collectible dolls! If you don’t love Hamilton yourself, I bet that you do know someone that does! These would be an amazing gift! With this set of amigurumi crochet patterns you will be able to crochet the historical figures …

My car is smelling pretty rank. Between the Texas heat and transporting dogs and kids around…well, it’s getting pretty stinky! I found an amazing do it yourself project to make my car smell like a Jolly Rancher and it is perfect for summer! Fresh and fruity in minutes! You just need a few things to …

Did you know you can get a little house kit from Home Depot, that lets you actually build and put together your own tiny house? Don’t you love the tiny house movement? I swear, when I get old and gray, my husband and I will have a little house — maybe on one of my …

You can get your own Tiny Baking science kit, that comes complete with all the tiny kitchen gadgets you will need to make the 20 recipes included with the set. And, BONUS — it uses your own oven! I’m totally loving the Tiny Food craze. It totally reminds me of the old Easy Bake Ovens, …

My dream life for the future is to live in a camper. Traveling and camping whenever I feel like it, exploring the United States of America. It truly is my goal. I’m a long way off from doing that, so instead, I obsess over campers. I also love blankets, so when I saw this camping …

Coraline is one of our favorites here at my house. I love watching this movie with the girls! I was browsing Etsy looking for cool things (kind of my favorite past time lately) and I came across a pattern to crochet an amigurumi style, Coraline! Isn’t it amazing? Now you do have to have knowledge …

When I was a little girl I had a collection of unicorns. I kind of wish I still had them since they are so popular again over the past few years. This Unicorn Utopia Blanket is just what every unicorn lover needs! It is covered in unicorns, rainbows, stars, and butterflies! The unicorns even have …

Some of y’all are so talented that it blows my mind! This pattern is for you experienced people that have your crochet skill down to an art! These are crochet roses and the detail is beautiful! Do you seem how realistic that looks? How do y’all make this happen? I dunno, I feel like it’s …

This is the cutest little Chewbacca that I ever did see! He is a little crochet doll and I am sad that I don’t know how to crochet! Boo! This is a beginner level 2 pattern, so you do need to know how to do basic amigurumi stitches to make it. These include magic ring, …

I absolutely love the Amigurumi style of crochet! I see so many cute patterns and I want to learn to crochet so that I can make them all! These Honey Bees are super cute! Adorable right? So small and cute! Bright happy colors and smiling faces! I want one to hang from the rearview mirror in …

I love the creativity of the artist industry. It seems every time I do a little bit of research there’s a whole new ball-field when it comes to styles of art. So to find an artist that makes super tiny plants out of paper? I’m astonished, amazed AND excited! Tania Lissova is a 25 year …

I’m a grandma, that’s crazy right? When my oldest daughter had her son she decided to have woodland creatures as the theme. I was so happy with that choice because they are so cute! I just found this super sweet pattern and supplies to make woodland creatures garland and now I feel like I need …

We all love sloths right? I mean they like to eat and just lay around. They are us, right? You can get a sewing kit that has everything that you need to make your very own sock sloth! Seriously, everything you need in one crafty kit! I had the best day making this, as a …

I love painting, but I haven’t painted in forever and I am so very much out of practice. I was looking to start again and thought that starting with some paint by number kits could help me get back into the flow again. While browsing Etsy I came across these potted plant paint by number …

Why didn’t I think of this? This is such a smart idea! You can buy eco-friendly crocheted reusable water balloons! If you can crochet, you can even make them yourself! Not only are these good for the environment, but they will also save you time and money. No bits of balloons to pick up (those …

We were told, by a teenager in the KNOW, that Rainbow Looms are making quite the comeback! I love Rainbow Looms. They are so bright, and so much fun. They are a super fun, totally easy, and a relatively inexpensive way for kids to spend their time! I mean, I’d much rather buy a Rainbow …

You can get this PDF pattern that walks you through how to crochet your own mini amigurumi turtle, and the finished product is so stinkin’ cute! My mom’s favorite animal is the turtle, and this would be perfect as a little gift for her birthday! I’m tempted to buy it, and teach myself how to …

Mosquitos make the Summer season dreadful. Nothing is worse than waking up in the morning and realizing you have five bug bites from the night before. They’re itchy and unappealing. Not to mention, those viruses you can contract from mosquitos – no thanks! Bug repellent works great until it wears off but it feels super …

How have you been spending your time? A lot of people picked up new hobbies, even learning new skills like crocheting. We have found and shared some of the cutest crochet patterns here on the blog for you all like this tiny crocheted dragon! Now we have yet another adorable super tiny cute crochet pattern …

I am Groot. Well, I’M not Groot, he is. Regardless, you can totally crochet your own little Groot doll, and he’s so stinkin’ cute! TippayaCrochet, on Etsy, has a PDF crochet pattern available for this Amigurumi Groot, and it’s just $2.97. The doll ends up being about 4.5 inches tall when it’s finished, and the …

You can crochet your own pocket sized antibacterial bottle holder, and I am obsessed. I think I have to make it in purple!! We have all now gotten used to carrying around pocket size antibacterial bottles with us everywhere. I go to Bath & Body Works, and stock up on their Pocketbacs, which THANK GOD, …

If there are two things that are completely cool right now, they’d be all things succulent plants and all things llama. We found a shop on Etsy that’s puts those two things together! Sounds weird, huh. It’s not. It’s so cute, and I might need like 4 of them, all in different colors! HELLOhappy, who’s …

OMG! Give me all the Disney Princesses! You can totally crochet your own Disney Princess — and while you’re at it, crochet me one too! Ha! Greenfrogcrochet, on Etsy, sells these super-cute patterns for everyone to crochet their favorite Disney Princess, and I just love them! All you need to complete this pattern are the …

It seems a lot of us have free time. And crocheting has taken the world by storm! I mean, just check out this entire Crocheted Aquarium! I am amazing by the things people are pulling out of their sleeves these days! This amazing Etsy Store, GreenFrogCrochet has patterns for all of your Wizarding world friends! …

All I can say is — *SQUEE!* You have GOT to check out these little tiny crocheted unicorns! You can totally make your own! NansyOops, on Etsy, has the PDF pattern for sale, and someone needs to freaking teach me how to crochet! My daughter would go absolutely nuts-o if she saw these! Her room …

We have shown y’all so many amazeballs crochet projects — we are talking, the best of the best! From Miniature Dragons, to Cartoon Characters, to Octopuses (Octopi?), to Faux Bear Rugs, to Baby Stitch Dolls, from Toddler Fairy Princess Dresses, to Flip Flops — I want to do them all!! But, in order to complete …