Halloween is such a great time of year (and that’s not just because it’s in the same month as my birthday). It’s the one time of year when everyone gets to be an actor, putting on costumes and becoming someone else! Now, trick-or-treating is great and all (if you’re five), but I like to celebrate […]
It’s easier than you think to give your kitchen a new look without breaking the bank. These low-cost kitchen crafts are the perfect way to save money on kitchen decorations and supplies. With these fun craft projects, you can easily spruce up your kitchen with homemade dishcloths, coasters, place mats, and more. To make sure […]
Candy corn is one of the most iconic candies, and I love to use them as a theme for decorations made with all sorts of materials. I happen to have a bunch of colored pencils, and the yellow, orange and white were the perfect colors to make a candy corn decoration. I found an outline […]
There’s nothing more gorgeous than an autumn day at twilight. I love taking a stroll around my neighborhood as the leaves blow around, seeing all the hazy colors of the season. It’s even more beautiful when I pass yards with the perfect mood lighting—twinkling lights or hanging lanterns. Beautiful outdoor lighting definitely adds to the […]
Homes come in all shapes and sizes. Some people live in apartments, some in trailer homes, or some in large town houses. I happen to live in an old brick house with radiator heating and no air conditioning. It’s ok though, we have windows. Every house, regardless of shape or size, has those awkward spaces […]
Mason jar crafts are all over the place right now and this 21-inch wood mason jar with a cutout monogram inspired me to make it light up with twinkling tea lights just like a glass mason jar filled with summer fireflies like I used to collect when I was a kid. First up, I raised […]
Now that we’re halfway through summer, you’re probably wondering what you can do to make the most of this next month and a half, especially now that the Fourth of July has passed. But no worries! I’ve rounded up these 20 Free Printables for Summer to help inspire you to keep busy while still having […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
