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Refresh a chair and give it a lively, playful new ‘seat.’ It’s surprisingly simple, and we’re here to show you how . . . using a pair of denim trousers! Skills Required: Intermediate. You should know how to handle a sewing machine and use a staple gun. The process is easier than it may seem, … Read more
It is a pleasure to welcome Sarah Keen back to the blog, following her previous sample try-before-you-buy project from Knitted Forest Friends – the charming Koala Knitting Project. After receiving such wonderful feedback from our knitting community, Sarah has returned with another delightful book, Knitted Safari Friends, along with the lovely Hippo Knitting Pattern! This … Read more
We have featured some of these delightful 4th July Preschool activities before! However, with so many resources available, some can occasionally get “lost.” So, just in case, I am showcasing these wonderful toddler, kindergartener and preschooler activities once more – they are ideal for Independence Day, Memorial Day or Flag Day! So proud to be … Read more
Whether you are searching for an Amigurumi Ice Cream Crochet Pattern to create with plush yarn or an entertaining Mini Ice Cream Cone Crochet Pattern.. this project is perfect for you!! It works wonderfully as a tiny ice cream cone (think bag charm!) or as a large plush ice cream cone (like Jellycat amuseables!). Whichever … Read more
Discover how to create attractive DIY-style pipe shelving with black iron pipe and wood. This affordable industrial bookcase costs roughly $475 and can be tailored to your needs. Updated June 2026 If you’ve looked at the prices for industrial pipe shelving recently, you already realize it doesn’t come cheap. One bookcase may cost several hundred … Read more
We are huge admirers of Granny Squares here at Red Ted Art HQ, since Granny Squares were how we first learned to crochet. From the simple Granny Square, you can naturally create lots of wonderful Granny Square Bags, along with plenty of other enjoyable Granny Square Projects, from Christmas stockings to slippers! Once you have … Read more
There is something wonderfully enchanting about magic in our home, and we are equally fond of Paper Toys. Red Ted (who was 7 at the time) had reached the perfect age to try out Magic Tricks and proudly demonstrate his magician talents to the family. Naturally, magic becomes even MORE EXCITING when you can create … Read more
Today, we visited Fuller Gardens in No. Hampton, NH, to admire all the roses at their peak. Fuller Gardens is a botanical garden situated along the seacoast. Since 2022, I’ve made my way to Fuller Gardens each summer, and here’s something that may sound overstated but truly isn’t: every visit is more stunning than the … Read more
Join us today to create some bright and wonderfully simple paper bugs that children will have a blast making! This delightful and speedy craft comes from the brand-new Easy Peasy Paper Projects book by, naturally, Easy Peasy and Fun! After all, who can resist fast, vibrant paper crafts for kids? Discover more about the new … Read more
Your month-by-month handbook for the New England garden If May is the most hectic month in a New England garden, June is when the rewards finally begin to appear. Everything you planted, from the seedlings raised beneath grow lights to the flowers I winter-sowed and the seeds I planted directly, is growing. Truly growing! Late … Read more