Do you have a kiddo or 2 that are looking to you to entertain them while not in school? Why not clean out the pantry and give them the boxes to decorate and create this little village perfect to decorate … Read More...
Project: Cat and Dog Shaker Gift Tags
The Just a Pigment of My Imagination blog will show you how to die cut and assemble these adorable shaker gift tags, add some cute pet stamps to finish them off. Click here for directions.
-Heather
Project: 3D Paper Trees
Add these cool 3D paper trees to your holiday decor this year. Put a few under glass, scatter them around a table or line your mantle with them. You’ll find direction for making these trees from pattern paper over on … Read More...
50 ways to repurpose old drawers
This is a great recycled drawer project. It is pretty and functional. I really like the color choices as well. This project is featured in an equally amazing list of 50 recycled drawer projects featured at the blog Saved by … Read More...
How to make a giant spool of thread pencil holder
I love making traditionally small things BIG. This giant spool of thread is so fun…and functional! Pop on over to Design Sponge for the tutorial on how to make a giant spool of thread pencil holder perfect to keep in … Read More...
Project: Holiday Mouse Card
This little guy looks like he’s got more presents then he can handle! The fun part about this adorable card from Janelle Stollfus is the mouse and presents actually wobble on the card, how cute is that?! Visit her blog … Read More...
How to make kid gift ornaments
I know these are billed as kid gift ornaments but I kinda think they would be fun to get at any age….even mine 🙂 Pop on over to the link Emily sent in to the blog Nap Time Creations to … Read More...
How to make candy striped letter ornaments
So cute! If you are a fan of incorporating letters into all your decor why not try these cute candy striped letters! Pop on over to the link Erin sent in to the blog Craft Paper Scissors for the tutorial … Read More...
How to make a recycled material tassel
What an unexpected combination of materials! But it is beautiful, don’t you think? If so pop on over to the link Portia sent in to the Makery where the tutorial on how to make a copper pipe and wool tassel… Read More...
Project: Pop Up Present Card
Add some extra pop to your holiday cards this year with a fun preset pop up card. Julie Davison has directions for folding, scoring and cutting the inside of a card to make a fun stack of present that pop … Read More...
How to make tea light snowmen
Do you keep a stash of the little battery powered tea lights
for crafting and switch them out with your holiday decor? I do. I used them for eyes at Halloween in a skull decoration. These little snowmen are so … Read More...
How to make a giant paint swatch light up Christmas tree
Did you play with a Light Bright as a kid? I did and this Christmas tree made on peg board with little twinkle lights is like a grown-up version perfect to decorate for the holidays. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Techniques: Masking, Stenciling and Splattering Card
Crafty Ellen H has a video tutorial on her blog showing how to using a couple of masking techniques to stamp and also to make a stencil for a colorful splatter background on her sweet sleepy kitty card. Click here … Read More...
Project: Winter Scene Tunnel Card
Shelley Hickox has a tutorial showing how to make this stunning tunnel card with a winter scene using die cuts. The best part is it folds flat for mailing. I love the glitter paper she use to die cut the … Read More...
Technique: No Line Stamping Technique on a Winter Girl Card
The “no line” stamping and coloring technique gives you the look of a painted image. By stamping your design in a light color of ink and then coloring over top the stamped lines almost disappear and you’re left with an … Read More...
Project: Mason Jar Snow Globe
Mason Jar crafts are really popular right now and are great for recycling projects! You can turn an empty jar into a fun snow globe by adhering some die cut tree shapes to sticks and adding some faux snow into … Read More...
How to make super sized button wall art
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Sometimes all it takes to make something ordinary into something extraordinary is to make it BIG. And that is the case with these fun giant buttons! Pop on over to the blog Decor and the Dog for the tutorial on… Read More...
Giveaway-A Field Guide to American Houses (Revised)
Leave a comment in today’s post by November 27th, 2015 and you are in the running for this comprehensive book perfect for … Read More...
Project: 3D Evergreen Wreath Card
Believe it or not the beautiful wreath on this card was made with just one branch punch, punched out, many, many times 🙂 And laid out in a wreath shape. It’s wonderful added to a card or it would also … Read More...
25 Days of paper projects
Do you like crafting with paper? If so pop on over to Helen Hiebert’s blog for her 25 days of paper projects. She is selling a pack of paper that includes everything you need to make all 12 projects … Read More...