Pony Bead Frog Keychains

These Pony Bead Frog Keychains are an frog-ettable craft for kids of all ages to make this summer!

Are the kids looking for a creative summer activity? These pony bead frog keychains are a fun and simple project that only takes about 5 minutes! You can even change the color scheme to make different kinds of frogs. This is a great activity for summer camps or rainy afternoons that will keep kids of all ages busy. Once you get the hang of making your own colorful beaded frog keychains, you can share your creations as gifts or even start your own little business and sell them to everyone you know!

Pony Bead Axolotls

These Pony Bead Axolotls are "alotl" fun for kids of all ages to make this summer!

Are the kids looking for a creative summer activity? These pony bead axolotls are a fun and simple project that only takes about 15 minutes! This is a great activity for kids of all ages to do during summer camps or rainy afternoons to keep busy. Once you get the hang of making your own colorful beaded axolotls, you can share your creations as gifts or even start your own little business and sell them to everyone you know!

DIY Striped Elf Christmas Stocking with Free Pattern

Use this FREE pattern to make a set of unique Striped Elf Christmas Stockings to hang on the chimney with care!

One of my very first posts here at Artsy-Fartsy Mama were the handmade Christmas stockings you see in the image below! Back then, it was more about sharing the project and I didn't really explain how to make them very well. If you want to try making your own set of Striped Elf Christmas Stockings, today's your lucky day!! I've finally put together a FREE pattern and will show you step-by-step how to make them!

DIY Hogwarts House Crest Shirt

Make your own magical Harry Potter Hogwarts House Crest Shirt using a Cricut and colorful fabric!

It's no secret that I adore everything Harry Potter - I even wrote a book about it!! There are so many ways to display your Hogwarts House pride, and I decided to make a shirt featuring Hufflepuff for my latest trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This is a simple project crafters of any level, and I'm sharing the FREE set of cut files for ALL the Hogwarts Houses so that you can make one of these shirts for yourself!

No-Sew Felt Taco Pouch

Store your favorite school supplies in a handmade No-Sew Felt Taco Pouch!

There are so many creative things you can make using felt, and it's always a lot of fun! Using my latest pattern, kids of all ages can make their very own Felt Taco Pouch! While this is a simple no-sew project, it can also be assembled using embroidery floss if you'd like. This adorable pouch is a fantastic pen or pencil pouch to take to school, or to keep your money safe when used as a wallet.

Felt Santa Claus + Elf Gift Bags

Make your holiday gifts extra special by packaging them in a handmade Felt Santa Claus (or elf) Gift Bag!

I'm always looking for creative ways to package holiday gifts, and this one couldn't be easier! Made of felt, these Santa Claus and Elf Gift Bags are a fun way to add a handmade touch to gifts for neighbors and co-workers. These bags are a simple no-sew project, but can also be assembled using embroidery floss - lucky for you, I'm going to show you how to do BOTH! No matter how you make one, I just hope you get inspired to try making one for yourself.

Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornament

Decorate your Christmas tree with adorable handmade Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornaments!

Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Mine is going up soon, and I can't wait! Creating handmade felt ornaments is such a great holiday project that crafters of any skill level can do with confidence. These Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornaments are not only adorable, but they are such a fun and easy craft to add some "sweet" holiday spirit to your home. To help you get started, I'm sharing a FREE pattern for you to make your own set of Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornaments!

No-Sew Felt Cup Cozy

Dress up your favorite drink with a handmade No-Sew Felt Cup Cozy!

I love a good no-sew project, and this No-Sew Felt Cup Cozy couldn't be easier! All you need is my FREE cup cozy pattern and some colorful felt to dress up your favorite hot (or cold) drinks to keep your hands at a lovely room temperature. Having your own colorful cozy a fun way to start the day, but don't you think it would be awesome to make one as a sweet handmade gift to share with someone else to make their day a little brighter?

Pun Embroidery Hoop Art with Free Pattern

Create a punny piece of embroidery hoop art with this free pattern!

If we're ever talking, just know that my use of puns is never not intended. I get a lot of eye-rolls, but it's totally worth it! When I was brainstorming a new embroidery pattern to turn into wall art for my craft room, I wanted to make something that would make me smile every time I see it. I absolutely love the trend of beautiful, "traditional" embroidery florals that frame a funny or sarcastic sayings, which is why I decided on declaring my love of puns! I hope you like this Pun Embroidery Hoop Art (with FREE pattern) as much as I do!!

Free Spectrespecs Cross Stitch Pattern

Add a little magic to your home decor with this Free Spectrespecs Cross Stitch Pattern!

When I was younger, I made many attempts to complete a cross stitch project. Eventually, my floss would get tangled up or I would lose my space in the pattern and just give up. After working with Anchor Embroidery Floss Spools and loving it, I decided to give cross stitching another chance. I'm so glad I did!! Luna Lovegood (from Harry Potter) and her iconic Spectrespecs are my inspiration for this project, and I absolutely LOVE how it turned out. So much so, that I'm sharing the pattern here so you can make one for yourself!

Easy Zippered Pencil Pouch

Keep your pens and planner accessories organized with a handmade Zippered Pencil Pouch!

I've just gotten myself a new planner, and I'm excited to make an attempt (ahem...again) at getting myself organized and planned out. As I've been traveling, it's been hard to keep my planner accessories organized along with my planner. I've tried a few store-bought pouches, but they didn't really work like I wanted. So, I took matters into my own hands I decided to try making my own Zippered Pencil Pouch. This was actually a lot easier than I thought it would be. Not only do I LOVE the fabric, but I am thrilled with how the pouch turned out and have had a lot of success with it! If you are in a similar predicament, I know you are going to love making a custom pencil pouch of your own.

Felt Popsicle Keychain

Use felt to make your own squishable Popsicle Keychain!

What better way to cool off this summer than with a popsicle... a felt popsicle, that is! This Felt Popsicle Keychain is such a fun summer craft that is easy for anyone to make in any color of felt you want! I kind of want a collection of plush popsicles in ALL the colors, personally.... Anyway, in just 30 minutes or so, you can create your own felt plush popsicle keychain using my free printable pattern. I hope you have a great time making this project! 

Embroidered Baby Onesie

Make your little one an Embroidered Baby Onesie using this free pattern and tutorial!

Customizing onesies for babies is so much fun, and there are so many ways to do it! I have never embroidered on a onesie before, because I was worried about stitching on the knot fabric. I finally built up the courage to give it a try, and I am so happy that I did. This embroidered baby onesie using Anchor embroidery floss was so easy to do, and I love how it turned out! If you want to give it a try, I am sharing the pattern here for free as well as some helpful tips to make your project a success.

Double Diamond Friendship Bracelet

Kids will love using embroidery floss to make colorful Double Diamond Friendship Bracelets!

For years, making friendship bracelets are a fun afternoon craft or a summer camp activity for kids of all ages. My daughter loves making bracelets, and was looking for something a little more challenging than our Chevron Friendship Bracelet. This Double Diamond Friendship Bracelet is just what she was looking for. Made with her favorite colors of embroidery floss, this bracelet is a lot of fun to make and looks so cool!

Sunshine & Rainbow Embroidery Pattern

Add a bit of sunshine and rainbows to your decor with this free embroidery pattern!

I wanted to add a bit more color into my sewing space, so I put together this "Sunshine & Rainbow" embroidery design that makes me smile every time I look at it. This is a fun and simple embroidery project that both beginners and pros alike will enjoy. Not only is it great decor for your own space, but it would make such a sweet handmade gift for a new baby, a teacher, or a friend who could use some extra sunshine and rainbows in their life.

No-Sew Rainbow Heart Apron

Customize a plain apron with a no-sew set of rainbow hearts!

Don't you just love no-sew projects? I sure do! Using glue, a simple apron base, colorful fabric and felt, you can create a no-sew piece of fashion to wear in the craft room or in the kitchen. It really is that simple, and I'm even sharing a FREE template for you to use to make it even easier. So what are you waiting for? This is such a quick and easy project for crafters of all ages and skill levels! 

Felt Gingerbread House Ornament

Create an adorably sweet Felt Gingerbread House Ornament for the holidays!

I'm so excited to share a festive handmade Gingerbread House Ornament I made using Anchor Spooled Embroidery Floss! It is such a fun holiday craft that even beginners would love trying. To make your life a little easier, I'm even sharing a free printable and SVG pattern for you to use to make your own set of Felt Gingerbread House Ornaments!

DIY Dragon Hoodie Costume

Have an adventure this Halloween with your own Dragon Hoodie Costume!

One of my favorite things about Halloween season is deciding what kind of Halloween costume to make for my daughter every year. I've been making her costumes since she was a baby, and I'm so excited to share what we've decided on for this year. With a little help from Fairfield World, we were able to put this Dragon Hoodie Costume together, and I couldn't be more thrilled with it. Not only is it an eye-catching costume, but it's also comfortable (which is important) and the main outfit can be worn again after Halloween!

DIY 18" Doll Bean Bag Chair

This comfy Bean Bag Chair is simple to make for your favorite 18" doll to relax in!

I'm excited to be a part of the Fairfield Design Team this year, and this month's theme is finding a creative way to use bead fillers. My daughter and I love finding new things to make for her 18" dolls. Everything is so little, and always come out looking so adorable! We decided to use Poly-fil Poly Beads to make this comfy-cozy bean bag chair that will fit any 18" doll! You can use any fabrics you want, and it's such a simple project for those who are new to sewing.

DIY Book Pocket Pillow

This Book Pocket Pillow is perfect for story time, sleepovers, car rides, and more!

My daughter is a bookworm, and is always on the go. I made this Book Pocket Pillow for her to take her books with her wherever she goes, and be comfortable at the same time! This pillow is the perfect size to cuddle up with to read on a sunny afternoon, and the pocket on the front will hold your kids favorite books and flashlight, or a beloved stuffed animal to take to a sleepover or on a long car ride. It's such an easy pillow to make, and would even recommend it as a great beginner project!