I am finding myself watching more and more videos on my Ipad so I thought I’d whip up a little fabric pillow stand. The new bunny fabric from Crafter’s Companion was the perfect choice.
The stand works great with an … Read More...
How to make no-sew fabric pumpkins
If you are someone who loves to craft and sew, chances are you have a collection of beautiful fat quarter packs that coordinate perfectly. These versatile fabrics are perfect for small sewing projects, and today we’re going to show you … Read More...
How to make die cut felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees
I am always looking for new ways to use my dies as I love die cutting. The new Crafter’s Companion Rose Flower and Daisy Flower dies are perfect for making felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees.
For the base of the … Read More...
How to make a giant spider Halloween decoration
Looking for a fun, easy and BIG Halloween decoration? Why not try this giant spider made with just a few easy materials you may already have on hand. Pop on over to the blog The Pinning Mama to see how … Read More...
12 unusual painting techniques
This is a great collection of 12 painting techniques that are originally for nail art but could be used for all sorts of painting projects from fine art to crafts. These would be great for miniature work! I can’t wait … Read More...
Stencil a barbed wire background on your planner page
I’ve been experimenting with different backgrounds and one of my favorite materials and images is of barbed wire. So I thought I’d play around with this cool barbed wire stencil by Sheena on a planner page.
Since this was going … Read More...
Vintage photo and spool Halloween decoration
This cute Halloween decoration is made with a vintage photo and is just darling. But why not print out photos in black and white of you or your kids dressed up from previous Halloweens and make this little decoration personal? … Read More...
Die cut recycled leather cuff and zipper necklace
Die cutting is pretty much my favorite way to work with leather these days. The Crafter’s Companion Sheena geometric die only cuts the center shapes with no border so it has lots of possibilities to make lace-like designs. Pop on … Read More...
Fun idea for embellishing chocolates
This is such an easy idea but boy is it cute! I want to make these for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day and Easter, really in every theme I have scrapbook paper and washi tape….and that is just about … Read More...
How to make frose juice pouches
Maybe it’s because I have Halloween on the brain and have gotten out my decorations that when I spotted this frose juice pouch I thought faux blood bog cocktail! Do you see what I’m seeing? Instead of frose- something dark … Read More...
How to make paper tube bears
TP tube craft alert!!!! These are so cute! Da-Bears. Wouldn’t these be a fun party decoration if you are Chicago Bears football fan? Paint them up in team colors. Pop on over to the blog Creative Family Fun for the … Read More...
How to make “leftovers” notebooks with a great tip!
This post sent in by Lisa is just what I need! I have been struggling with stapling large projects but she has come up with a way to use a staple gun
to bind large notebooks in the simplest way! … Read More...
How to make a recycled oval mirror pumpkin
This is such a nice elegant decoration perfect for fall. Using the fancy frame and lamp finial really make this a pretty piece that would look great in all sorts of settings. Pop on over to the link sent in … Read More...
How to make your own stress ball
I had no idea it could be so easy to make a stress ball. This seems like there are endless possibilities like party favors and activities, decor and even art? Pop on over to Instructables for the step by step … Read More...
How to make recycled CD donut ornaments
Everyone loves donuts, don’ they? If you haven’t picked your Christmas theme maybe donut theme will be your winner. I am seriously considering it. Even if I don’t go full donut I will be making some of these as gift … Read More...
Giveaway-The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry
Giveaway- The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry: Techniques and Projects for Metallic Earrings and Pendants
Leave a comment in today’s post by September 7, 2017 and you are in the running for this innovative book filled with pretty projects that … Read More...
How to make cute face concrete succulent planters
These are so cute! Making these concrete planters are super easy and the possibilities on what plant you put into it will make all sorts of “hairstyles” for each little planter face. Pop on over to The Whoot for the … Read More...
How to make a paper cup gift box
So earlier this week I posted about a wreath made out of simple cups. So I kind of have cups on the crafting brain. So when I spotted this tutorial on how to make a treat container out of a … Read More...
How to make colored pumpkin seed art
I am always on the lookout for new things to color. Today’s surprise object- pumpkin seeds! I recently watched a few documentaries on the artist Ai Weiwei and these colorful seeds could be an interesting way to make other types … Read More...
How to make oversized book page art
I love book page art and quotes from books. So this idea for super-sizing the page poster size is beautiful! It really is amazing how simply changing the scale of an item can transform it. Pop on over to the … Read More...