Christmas Tree Buyer's Guide How to Find the Right Artificial Christmas Tree

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Favorite Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern - Crochet a Bear

My latest project is a crocheted Teddy Bear made using Bernat Softee Baby Yarn in the Color Pink Flannel. I used the Free Buttercup Bear Pattern but adjusted the pattern to make a larger sized bear by increasing the stitches and using a size H Crochet hook.  The photo on the left shows the bear before adding eyelashes and other finishing touches.  

<-------  Irene and George Bear Crochet pattern.                         The photo below shows the finished bear wearing her dress made out of the same yarn, a crocheted bow on top of her head and around her neck, as well as one on her dress.  Her eyelashes are purple and I am thinking about changing out her bows to be purple also because she is going in a room that has the main color of purple in it.  I placed the Beanie Baby Bear next to her in order to provide you with a visual of her size. 

Below are some of my favorite Crochet Bear Patterns that you can add your own special touches to and crochet with any type of yarn your prefer.  I used baby yarn to give my bear a unique look but worsted weight yarn works well with bears especially when they will be used to cuddle or play with.

Another cute idea is to crochet outfits for your bear so a child can play dress-up with their new friend!

Crochet Bear Patterns

ePattern Springtime Bears

Free Printable Winter Game Match the Snow Facts Download

WINTER SEEK IT Match Game, Snowman Printables, Party, Family Game Night, Matching Game Cards - Printable Instant Download by Lisa

Free Games Printable Snow Facts Game for Winter
You will receive with this Free Download

• Match the Snow Facts Game
• Print-Out Christmas Paper dolls and clothing
• Pub Quiz
• Valentine Trivia
• Other Misc Games and Activities
• DOWNLOAD THE FREE GAMES

All you have to do is choose your favorite games and download then print them and start having fun. 

This is an instant download and you can easily reprint as many as you want!

There is no subscription required and all of your games are yours to keep and print over and over again. There are several free games as well as games you can purchase on the site.  

Please print games on recycled paper and reuse or recycle when you're done: the planet will thank you for your consideration.

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Christmas Carol Pictionary, Christmas Games, Family Game Night, Christmas Party Game, Stocking Stuffer - Printable INSTANT DOWNLOAD

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Crochet Gift Ideas for Family From Head to Toe Patterns

Family Favorites to Crochet

This Book is Available to Download or in Paperback

Easy and fun gifts to crochet for the entire family!

Whether you need something for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, baby, kids or even the the dog this book is packed with great ideas and patterns.

Order it online and use the code Checkout for a 10% discount 

All for medium weight yarn, 13 projects include Mary Jane Slippers (child and adult sizes); Family Cuffed Slippers (sizes S-M-L-XL); Baby Booties and Mitts (size 6 months); Family Hat (sizes S-M-L); Family Neckwear: Scarf, Hooded Scarf, and Cowl; Lacy Mitts (sizes S-M); Basic Mitts (sizes S-M-L-XL); Pet Bed (sizes S-M-L); Bargello Cover-ups (4 sizes: baby car seat cover, baby blanket, lap robe, and afghan); and Basket (10-inch diameter, with inset handles). Skill levels are Easy to Intermediate.

Easy to Make No-Sew Fleece Tie Pillow Pattern

Pillows to Make - Throw Pillows 4 Ways

Throw pillows are an easy way to add a pop of color and fun into your home décor. They’re great for mixing and matching to brighten up a space, and you can use all your favorite patterns. Today we'll share four different methods for constructing toss pillows and the pros and cons of each so you can decide which method suits you best!  Read More - >>>>

FREE PILLOW PATTERNS

Sew a Lumbar Pillow by Michele Muska

Review of Leisure Art Adult Coloring Books

Leisure Arts Adult Coloring Books

Leisure Arts provided me with this great selection of adult coloring books in exchange for my review.

If you are like me you have been hearing a lot about the adult coloring book craze.  These books are meant for adults to use to unwind and relieve stress while having fun!

If you love coloring with crayons, markers, or colored pencils you'll enjoy these books!

The 9 coloring books I received from Leisure Arts are from the Ultimate Color Art Coloring Book Value collection that ship for free. (Be sure to use the code Checkout for an additional 10% off your order).   You can also order each one of these book individually. 

My first thought when I received the coloring books is how great this would be when I sit with my grandkids and they are coloring in their coloring books grandma will have her very own book to color in! After all coloring isn't just for children; it's proven to benefit adults also.

While checking each individual book out I was impressed with the quality of the 24 designs in each book.  The intricate drawings offer a complex way to engage the adult brain, but also simple enough that there are no rules or guidelines to coloring.  Plus, the pages a printed on a premium paper on one side only and are micro-perfed for easy removal so you can hang yours on your refrigerator along side the kids or frame your piece as artwork!

The Value Pack from Leisure Arts comes with 9 Color Arts books for you to color in, 216 total pages to color in, and ships for free.  

The books included are:

• Ocean Wonders - Color Art for Everyone


• Natural Wonders - Color Art for Everyone


• Living Wonders - Color Art for Everyone


• Kaleidoscope Wonders - Color Art for Everyone


• Floral Wonders - Color Art for Everyone


• Jungle Wonders - Color Art for Everyone


• Extreme Wonders - Color Art for Everyone


• Mandala Wonders - Color Art for Everyone


• Botanical Wonders - Color Art for Everyone

This is a great deal considering what these retail for and the quality of the coloring books. Plus if you use your 10% discount by adding the code checkout it makes them even more of a bargain!

Get excited about coloring all over again and opening up that new box of pencils or crayons and choosing your favorite colors to use on your new books. 

I can't wait to start coloring in my books I just have to decide whether to use markers or pencils on my first design.  The challenge will be choosing which book and design to color in first since they are all so much fun.  Personally, I like florals and botanicals but I may just Mandala or Kaleidoscope designs first because they look like so much fun and I love the details in the patterns.

Learn more about the Ultimate Art Coloring Book Value Pack and receive free shipping and use the code Checkout for a 10% discount.

View all of the Leisure Arts Coloring Books for Adults Here 

•    Engages artistic expression
•    Provides creative freedom
•    Promotes wellness 
•    Initiates therapeutic relaxation
•    Stimulates the senses
•    Mind and body symbiosis

• Free shipping in the continental U.S.


• 216 designs to choose from


• Works well with all coloring medium


• Great way to end a stressful day


• Subjects include nature, oceans, botanical, animals, Mandala


• Heavy weight non-coated paper, takes color beautifully