I stumbled across this list of 8 Craft Fair Trends that are popular right now. Things like using trunks and hat boxes to display your art, or using wooden crates. If you’re doing any craft shows this summer, take … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
I stumbled across this list of 8 Craft Fair Trends that are popular right now. Things like using trunks and hat boxes to display your art, or using wooden crates. If you’re doing any craft shows this summer, take … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I just discovered Lindsay’s blog, The Frugal Crafter. She does a lot of different projects, like watercolor painting, art journaling, jewelry, recycling, rubber stamping, kids crafts and video tutorials. One of her most recent tutorials is a DIY for making … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Weaving is SUCH a trend right now. I haven’t ever done any weaving, but I have done some macrame projects (which is also super popular) with my Sister lately.
If you want to try weaving, WhimseyBox rounded up 14 Fiber … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Alisa Burke is one of my favorite artists and recently she posted on her blog about “The Art of Chasing a Dream”, where she talks about her journey as an artist, and some important lessons she’s learned.
There are … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Traditionally made by the Huichol Indians, God’s Eyes are said to give one “the power to see and understand things unknown.”
Rachel from Adventures in Making shared a tutorial on how to make God’s Eyes, but with a variation. She … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Gold is the epitome of glamour and everyone is totally obsessed with it right now! WhimseyBox rounded up 20 awesome glided DIY’s that will add a touch of elegance to the everyday.
Get the roundup here- 20 Awesome Ways To … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Patina is “a thin layer that forms on the surface of stone; copper, bronze and similar metals (tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes)”. It is also a great technique to give pennies a pretty colour!!
This tutorial by … Read More...
by Katie Smith
For those of you in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, this is a great opportunity to learn the art of Zentangle! Beckah Krahula will be at the Amon Carter Museum later this week.
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Join Beckah Krahula, author of One Zentangle … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Stephanie is sharing this Restyled Desk Organizer on her blog, DIY Made Simple. She used Washabi tape to give it a fun new look. While I’m not sure what the difference between washabi tape and washi tape are, I think … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Khadjia is sharing a tutorial for this Monogram Wall Art on her blog. I think it’s pretty cute and can be made custom to fit your style!
Get the DIY here- Monogram Wall Art Tutorial – Creative Mind Khadija… Read More...
by Katie Smith
Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco is coming up on July 19th & 20th! If you live nearby, you might want to hop over and take a look around. I went to Renegade a few years ago in Austin and … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Have you ever wanted to print your own tshirts? I have! Oubly is sharing a tutorial on how to make a screen printing frame and how to use it to screen print your own tshirts!
by Katie Smith
I have a bad habit of storing my thumb drives in a drawer or just laying next to my computer where they get buried and I can never find them. I totally need this Tumb Drive Holder Frame that … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway for a copy of Wise Craft.
Congrats to Jenna!
I’ve emailed you, please email me back to claim your prize! If I don’t hear back within one week, I’ll choose a … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Have you ever wanted to host a crafting party with your friends? WhimseyBox is sharing tips for throwing the best crafternoon ever on their blog. They tell you their secrets for picking a project, a location, and even snacks!
Learn … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Become a mini botanist, and stitch a tiny terrarium – no green fingers necessary. Forget water and sunlight, the only thing this sweet succulent plant needs is a place to show it off. This project was originally featured in Mollie … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Ashley is sharing a tutorial for this awesome Duct Tape Tablet Cover on her blog. This is a great way to make a tablet cover that doesn’t involve any sewing. There are also so many different patterns of duct tape … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Coming This September! Indie Craft Sampler is a new monthly subscription box that focuses on indie crafts! Each month a new box can be mailed to you full of handcrafted goods & services. It sounds kind of like Birch Box … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Check out this fun tutorial that teaches you how to make paper flower bouquets on the Oublu blog! Perfect for parties, weddings, and even home decor.
by Katie Smith
Connie from Missing Willow Farm altered a spool found at WalMart with an Alice in Wonderland theme. I think it’s really neat, unique and definitely eye catching. It’s got a garden base and a tea party on top.
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