Parties and weddings are a wonderful time to celebrate life and love. Unfortunately, decorating for a party or a wedding can become very expensive, and that is when budget-friendly crafts become very convenient. Not only is it an inexpensive way of entertaining, it also allows you to leave a green footprint by turning trash-bound items […]
Here’s a Fourth of July craft with a rustic feel! Has the string art bug bitten you yet? Yes, it is indeed making a comeback. Or were you around the last time is was a crafting craze? There was a piece of string art in my grandparents house that one of my uncles made that […]
You can never have too many cheap and easy casserole recipes in your wheelhouse (aka your recipe book). They make for the best weeknight dinners as well as potluck-pleasers. They’re so simple to throw together that, even if I’ve had a long and tiring day at work, I always have enough energy to whip up […]
I recently learned about this new trend called “Pocket Letter Pals.” Have you heard of it? Well, it’s essentially a modern day twist on what we used to call “Pen Pals,” the twist being that this form of snail mail is done with participants who not only share a liking of regular mail but are […]
The term “low carb recipes” can be pretty intimidating at first. I know. I’ve been there. It sounds like a challenge, but not in the motivational way. It’s like, “Hey, cut these foods out of your diet and try not to go near them ever again. Okay, thanks.” As the world’s biggest pasta eater, the […]
Best-kept secret alert: the best cooks usually make their own seasonings. Your first thought might be “That’s too much work” or “I’m not that fancy” or “Who has the time?” and I’m right there with you, buddy. But listen, there’s another part to this secret. It’s actually really quick and easy to make homemade seasonings! […]
The crocheters in my life are always so busy this time of year because springtime is baby shower time. Every weekend, there’s a baby shower. It gets a little crazy. While I give a lot of my own crochet gifts, I’m also commissioned for gifts for other people. I have my niece asking for a […]
If you still haven’t tried mason jar recipes, what are you waiting for? The main reason to get with this trend is convenience. Mason jars are easy to transport, easy to clean, and easy to obtain. In the summer, mason jar recipes can save time better spent in the sun. It’s so easy to make […]
The beach look is so hot right now. From festival wear to everyday fashion, people are rockin’ a tribal-inspired, hippie throwback style. For jewelry makers, hopping on this trend means making some beachy, organic jewelry to match current styles. Hands down, hemp is the best material for the trend! Earthy and versatile, hemp can be […]
I love craft materials that make it easy to personalize anything. The appeal of Washi tape is that you can easily make something yours, and add some personality to something boring. For example, if you take a plain black notebook and decorate the cover in colorful tape, it adds instant uniqueness. Washi tape has been […]
