Crafts, DIY and Handmade Ideas
This week’s giveaway is two amazing pattern books from Elsebeth Lavold, both having to do with Viking-inspired knitting patterns.
Lavold spent years researching Viking knots and other ornamentation and translating those designs to knitting, the result of which became her … Read More...
Impress your dinner guests with these super easy DIY napkins. use paints and trimmings to bling up and customize plain napkin towels. The perfect way to inexpensively theme your party, your Wedding or Party. DIY Napkins Tutorial.… Read More...
Rustic Twine holders are available in so many shops right now but I have never seen any for under $10. These Ones are the perfect DIY alternative. They are rustic but that is their charm. You can learn how to … Read More...
What pretty skies on these holiday home cards. This card background techniques uses colored pencils and baby oil for a lovely nighttime scene. This technique is perfect for beginners and you can find a tutorial video over Bibi Cameron’s blog.… Read More...
These leaf coasters by A Spoonful of Sugar are so pretty for fall! Make them up in fall colors for a traditional look, or brights for a more modern design. The gathers at the stem make them slightly dimensional – … Read More...
Got a small budget for your craft room organization. Head over to Unskinny Bobby to see how Beth got her new attic space organized and looking fantastic with storage and organizational items she picked up at Hobby Lobby. She was … Read More...
Remona from The Stitching Scientist sewed up this pretty carry on duffel bag, inspired by Vera Bradley bags that she loves. The duffel is designed to fit in the carry-on bin on an airplane. x 10″ deep. The boxy duffel … Read More...
These pillowcases are made especially for toddlers! Not only are they sized smaller but they’ve got a soft Minky cuff sewn to the edge. Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make them. I found this … Read More...
One of the more esoteric techniques with polymer clay has definitely got to be mica shift. By careful manipulation of the clays that have mica particles in them you can create intricate, detailed designs… with smooth tops and no other … Read More...
If you’re looking for a last minute back-to-school gift, a pencil pouch is always a good idea. It doesn’t matter how old you are, kindergartner to middle school to high school – even adults going back to college – everyone … Read More...
CANDY CORN PAPER PLATE CRAFT
SUPPLIES
Paper plates
Tempera Paint
Paintbrush
Pipe Cleaners
White school glue
Sharpie marker
INSTRUCTIONS
Paint the paper plate in a bullseye shape; white in the center, yellow ring around that and
orange on the ridged … Read More...
Who is Batman? Batman is a superhero co-created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger and published by DC Comics. He is also one of the most popular figurines for Little boys under 8. Batman makes a great toy … Read More...
These edible Orchids look too perfect to touch, let alone eat. You can learn to make these following this Wilton Video. Remember don’t become overwhelmed if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. You can watch the tutorial … Read More...
Animals love the summer too. Check out this cool surfing dog and kitty going for a ride digital stamps. They are FREE to download from Sliekje stamps blog, click here to get them.
-Heather… Read More...
Get this gorgeous printable paper collection absolutely free to use for srapbooking, card making, gift wrapping and so much more. They can also be used for your digital creations. This collection was created keeping fruity orchards, mermaid hues and unicorn … Read More...
Gift cards make gift giving quick and stress-free, though packaging them up can be kind of difficult especially if you want them to look extra cute or special. Julie from Sum of Their Stories shows how you can sew up … Read More...
Asymmetrical ruffles and flounces are everywhere right now! BurdaStyle shows how easy it is to add a flounce to a plain top. You can add one to the next shirt you make with just a few extra steps. Or, for … Read More...
This is such a fun gift to bring to your new teacher on the first day of school! And it costs less than $15 to make using easily findable supplies. Alli recommends buying the felt letter board at Walmart, then … Read More...
It’s not too late to make a DIY Solar Eclipse T-shirt. What Solar Eclipse? the one that is all over the internet in a mammoth amount of hype.
This Solar Eclipse t-shirt tutorial is so easy you can literally make … Read More...
This fluffy chair is sure to inspire your creativity in the office or craft room. You can make your own fluffy office chair following these instructions over at Beautiful Mess. On a side note, I am pretty sure I am … Read More...
