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.-
Gifts To Knit – Easy Knitting Ideas
Giving someone a gift that you have knitted yourself can be a fun way to give someone a more personal gift. So here come some ideas on gifts you can knit that aren’t that time-consuming. DIY gift ideas can bea time-consuming, so the ideas on gifts to knit that are included in this blog post are all knitting projects that are quite easy and fast to make. Here is a list of several gift ideas to knit: Knitted Cup Holders As a Gift Knitting cup holders is one of the fastest knitted gift ideas I have tried. Many years ago, I knitted several cup holders and gave them away as…
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Snowflake Mittens Knitting Pattern
Further down, you can find a link to a free snowflake mittens knitting pattern. October is here, and so is the cold weather. This part of the fall is so beautiful! Soon, the trees will change into so many different colors. The mornings are cold, and the mist covering the fields as we bike to school and work is so calming. Fall feels like nature is calming down. This year, I am so ready for that shift. I don’t know how your life has been these last few months, but our life as a family has been busy. Now I look forward to routines and a slower pace in life.…
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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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How To Knit A Scrunchie – FREE Knitting Pattern
Here is a very simple free knitting pattern on how to knit a simple scrunchie. This is a really easy knitting project for beginners. September is here, and so is fall. The colder weather has already come to your part of the world. This morning, fog covered most of the view from our windows. I know, everyone doesn’t agree with me on this, but I really like this time of year! I think one of the best things about early fall is the coziness it brings. The colder weather makes us use sweaters, blankets, and light candles. For me, this is the best time of year! If you aren’t as…
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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…
