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.-
Bath Bomb Recipe – How To Make Bath Bombs
Here is a bath bomb recipe with instructions on how to make homemade bath bombs. Bath Bomb Recipe Here are all the ingredients that I used for the bath bombs. I could find everything in our grocery store close to us. If you want to add some essential oil, you might have to look up where you can find that. I had some essential oil at home, so I decided to use that. 1 dl citric acid1 dl bicarbonate0,5 dl cornstarch0,5 dl coconut oil If you want, you can add a few drops of food coloring and/or essential oil. Instructions on How to Make Bath Bombs Start by mixing citric…
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Easy Paper House – FREE Printable
Here are some easy instructions on how to fold a house out of paper. The printable is free to download and use for personal use. September is coming closer, and fall is around the corner. If you have followed this blog for some time, it is no surprise to you that fall is my favorite time of year. The beginning of fall is so beautiful in this part of Sweden. I enjoy the colder weather and the fact that we get to pull out our warmer clothes from the wardrobe and light some candles, and have cozy evenings under a blanket makes me so happy. All the warm colors of…
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Flower Craft For Kids – FREE Download
Here is an idea on a flower craft for kids with a free printable. Summer is here, and in June, both our older children started their summer break. On their last day in school and kindergarten, they gave a card they had made themselves to their teachers. They both wrote down what they were thankful for to their teachers on the back of the cards. It was so sweet to see what their teachers had meant for them this year. Even if our children spend most of their time with us at home, it is also really nice to see how other adults in their live have such a special…
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Summer Knit Top – Knitting In Cotton
Knitting is a hobby I usually tend to pick up when days are getting darker and colder in the fall. There is something so cozy with knitting and I have always knitted mostly in wool. But during the last couple of years I have tried a few projects in cotton as well. I think it was Kutovakika actually that sparked my interest in knitting in cotton yarn and that opened up this whole new world of knitting garments that aren’t only meant for winter. If you are looking for knitting inspiration a good tip is to subscribe to Kutovakika on YouTube. Here is a link to her channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kutovakika Right…
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Things To Knit With Scrap Yarn – Striped Socks
I think all knitters have the same problem. Even if we try to not have a lot of scrap yarn lying around, we all end up having some of it and it can be hard to know what to do with it. A couple of weeks ago I was visiting my parents and I looked through the scrap yarn my mom had. Knitting something with her scrap yarn feels more fun for some reason than knitting with the yarn I have at home. 😉 I ended up with a lot of different colors in the same type of sock yarn and decided to knit some striped socks with them. Thing…
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Butterfly Origami – Origami Out Of Printer Paper
Folding origami out of printer paper that you color yourself is one way to make origami a little bit differently. My husband and his father are both really talented in folding origami. They both have the patience and fascination for that and can fold a lot of different animals. Right now my husband’s parents are visiting from Colombia and we spend a lot of time as a family with them. During the last couple of weeks I have been reminded of the fact that they are very good at folding origami. I am a person that likes to do creative things but when it comes to origami I only have…
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Colorwork Knitting – Scandinavian Knitting – Things I Have Learned
Nordic or Scandinavian knitting is known for its beautiful colorwork knitting. The motifs are often inspired by nature like the very commonly used snowflake you can see in the image below. I read somewhere that Norwegians mostly knit with two different colors while Swedish and Finnish knitters usually use three or even more colors when they knit. I am not sure if that is accurate but at least the motifs seem to be quite similar in Scandinavian knitting patterns in general. These last years, actually through my husband that is from Colombia, I have gotten more into the Scandinavian motifs as I knit. He has pointed out how unique the…
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Free Knitting Patterns – Knitting Inspiration
As a knitter, some free knitting patterns are always appreciated so I thought I would share a link with you. https://www.garnstudio.com/home.php?cid=19 This is the place where I usually go to find knitting patterns for the projects I have in mind. Most of the time I don’t follow the knitting patterns exactly how they are but make my own version of them depending on the project I have in mind. Garnstudio has so many different knitting patterns for men, women and children. You can find knitting patterns on sweaters, tops, socks, mittens and so many other categories. If you have a very specific idea in mind, it can be hard to…
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Free Hedgehog Mittens Knitting Pattern
Here is a free hedgehog mittens knitting pattern for you. These hedgehog mittens have been one of our oldest daughter’s favorite mittens for the last couple of years. I knitted them for her when she was around 4 years old I think. She is now growing out of them but they have been used a lot. Mittens and socks that are knitted as animals are a fun way to keep the hands and feet of your loved ones warm. I remember that my grandmother knitted socks that looked like ladybugs when I was a child. Those socks were my favorite when I was little. Free Hedgehog Mittens Knitting Pattern These…
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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…
