DIY
DIY
What is DIY?
DIY stands for Do It Yourself. Do It Yourself projects can be a fun way to make something that you maybe don't want to buy or maybe you don't find anything in the stores that is exactly what you are looking for.God is the greatest artist
When God created this earth he created us in his image. God is the first and greatest artist. Looking at creation we can see that the creativity that God has is never-ending. It is amazing to see how detailed everything is and how thought through every part of creation is. God created such a beautiful earth and then he also created us in a way that we can enjoy it all. He is such a good father! We truly can see his love for us through everything he blesses us with! And just as God is very creative, we also get to enjoy creating things.A Category with DIY Home Decor, Knitting Patterns, and Recipes, etc.
In this category on our website, you can find easy DIY projects for your home, knitting patterns, and recipes. Being creative is so fun and it is so rewarding to see something you had a vision for take form. We hope that you will have lots of fun creating and that you can be encouraged to explore the creativity that has been put in you by your creator. Knitting has been a favorite way to create things for me for a very long time so among other DIY projects you will find some easy knitting patterns as well.-
Nordic Christmas Stocking – FREE Knitting Pattern
Here is a free knitting pattern on how to knit a Nordic Christmas stocking. I knitted these Christmas stockings with a Nordic pattern a few years ago when our oldest daughter was a baby. She is now seven years old and during these years, two more babies have been born to our family. So, these last couple of years I have tried to knit two more so that each family member would have one. I hope to finish them this year before Christmas Eve. Let’s see how that goes. Anyhow, knitting something specifically for Christmas with red and white yarn is very cozy. So I do enjoy knitting these right…
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How To Knit A Hat With Circular Needles
Here are some easy instructions on how to knit a hat with circular needles. The snow is finally here! These colder days are the best motivator for knitting. When the days get shorter and the cold winter is getting closer, I usually get really inspired to knit. This year is no different. This fall I have knitted one hat for myself, usually I knit more for other people and then I end up using the hats and things that I have made for my husband for example but now I did knit a hat specifically for me. I am really happy with the result. Last winter got really cold, so…
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Stop Scrolling – 20 Things To Do Instead Of Being On Your Phone
Sometimes we need a reminder to stop scrolling. Here are some ideas on what to do instead of being on your phone. This blog post is for me. Mostly. I have been challenging myself to do less scrolling and try to do things that give me rest and inspiration instead. I am a mom of three young kids and time is a thing that has a lot of value at the moment. No matter how I plan out my days it seems like there isn’t enough time for everything I would like to do during a day. When time is scarce, I have been looking for ways to make the…
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Origami Butterfly Step By Step – FREE Printable
Here are some instructions on how to make an origami butterfly step by step with some images to explain how to fold the paper to make it look like a butterfly. On this website, we have published so many different coloring pages and some of our most popular coloring pages that we have published thus far are the ones with butterflies. Butterflies are so colorful so I understand that coloring pages with butterflies are popular. As butterfly coloring pages are so popular I think these origami butterflies can be really fun to make. This is really easy origami and only requires a few folds so even smaller kids can learn…
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Baking Inspiration – Finnish Cinnamon Rolls
This blog post will be a little bit different than the usual blog posts that we publish here on this website. Usually, we publish blog posts with encouraging Bible verses and things like craft ideas and so on but the last few days have felt a lot like fall, the temperature is dropping a little bit and our oldest children are back to school and kindergarten. Something we really like to do as fall is coming is baking. Baking has always been one of my favorite things to do with our kids when we spend time inside. Fall time means more time spent indoors for our family. Summer is very…
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Paper Cup And Ball Game – Snake Craft Idea
Here are some easy instructions on how to make a paper cup and ball game. Looking For Easy Craft Ideas? This last weekend we were talking about Paul who was bitten by a snake in Sunday school in our church and I was looking for a simple craft activity that we could do with the kids. In our church, we have kids of different ages so the craft activities we do are often quite simple so that even smaller kids can enjoy them. This craft activity is simple to make but the paper cup and ball game is quite fun even for older kids so it is a craft idea…
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Crochet Plant Holder – FREE Crochet Pattern
Here is a free crochet plant holder pattern for you! This plant holder is crocheted with jute tread, but you are free to choose the kind of yarn that you prefer. Having a baby in the house always makes me look for unbreakable options for the home decor we have around our house. Our soon-to-be one-year-old likes dirt, flowers, and plants. So having unbreakable plant holders is a win in our house. I like the home decor to be not so fragile, but still, I like it to be pretty. So as I was looking for plant holders that don’t break I saw these crocheted ones made with jute tread…
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Here is a Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe that is easy to make, it has absolutely brightened up the first fall days here at home. As a mother of two small kids, I have often found myself stuck at home when some of my kids caught a cold. As a coffee lover, I really appreciate lattes. It is really nice to be able to flavor your latte according to season. So, if you, like me, don’t always have the opportunity to go to a coffee shop to enjoy the lattes, let’s make our own versions! 😉 I usually make Pumpkin spiced Latte with really strong brewed coffee. But you can of…
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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup Recipe
Here is an easy pumpkin spice coffee syrup recipe. Fall is here, and it’s the time of year when we get to enjoy Pumpkin Pie Spice Lattes. It’s not very often that I go to a coffee shop because my kids don’t like that so much yet so this year I decided to learn how to make pumpkin pie spice lattes myself. I am very happy with how they turn out and they are a lot more healthy than the ones you buy from the coffee shop so this is a nice way to get to enjoy good coffee with a taste of fall without having too much sugar. The…
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Printable Wall Art for the Nursery – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Here are some free printable wall art for the nursery for you. These three pictures are in size A5, they are free to download. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14 “You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” David is saying this to his creator. David knew full well that the one who created the whole universe so beautifully also created him in a fearful and wonderful…
