I am 7 years old, and my face and hands are covered in paint. I am about to throw an open bottle of glitter at my 5-year-old cousin Michael because he said my painting was dumb (a statement with which I disagreed and thought was quite rude). My grandma deftly snatches the glitter bottle out […]
I don’t know about you but, for me, summer is the best season, especially for crafting. Even though we want to spend more time outside, we crafters still find the time to create pretty paper projects. What’s more apt for summer than making paper butterflies? These butterfly craft ideas are inspired by the scenery we […]
This project features two of my favorite things-words and jewelry. And it couldn’t be easier to make! Gather up some old flat bracelets and transparent tinted Duck Tape. For the first bracelet I used a promo postcard from Angry Girl. I cut the words down to the size that would fit on the bracelet. Then […]
Hello out there in crafting land from Carolyn Wainscott of Carolyn’s Canvas. I am marking an item off my bucket list that has been there for a few years—a duct tape mannequin. If your bucket list is like mine, it has more added almost daily than is marked off. My great-granddaughter, Hannah, has already begun […]
Are you the type of person that looks at something and can see a totally different use for it? Well, clearly I am, and I’m sharing this fun repurposing of a perforated pizza tray into stitched wall art. I’ve spotted a bunch of other unusual items that incorporated stitching on them, and when I pulled […]
I like looking at my craft supplies as much as I like using them. This means pretty organizing and containers are a must! However, as a consummate recycled crafter, that means I look for ways to upcycle packaging containers that would normally be hitting the trash or recycle bin and use them to corral my […]
Summer is the best time to host a garden party. It is the time of the year when family and friends get together to enjoy the lovely outdoors, to build new memories, to share laughter and to rekindle relationships or friendships. It is also the most popular wedding season of the year. As with everything […]
It’s spring, it’s spring! Sure, you want to keep crocheting, but you need extra cash for all those outdoor concerts, botanical gardens, festivals and craft fairs. Maybe it’s time to -gasp- cut back on the yarn splurges? I know, this is crazy talk. But take a look at your stash. You probably have some very […]
The best part of Mother’s Day isn’t really the gifts – it’s the chance for Mom and the kids to get some quality time. Sometimes the best Mother’s Day doesn’t include a fancy brunch or expensive gifts, but a thrifty stress-free activity that the family can do together. One of the most fun and rewarding […]
Do you prefer to knit from the top-down or the bottom-up? While knitting from the bottom might be easier for some knitting patterns, if you’re making a top, it’s definitely better to work from the top down. That way, you can sort of try the shirt on as you go to make sure the fit […]
