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 […]
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 […]
Are you looking to get rid of that extra yarn you have lying around? Or maybe you just really want to try out a new crochet stitch and want to make a small sample. Well, these mandalas are perfect for you! This tutorial walks you through creating 3 Bright Bohemian Mandalas. Mandalas are a great […]
Gold accents seem to have been everywhere lately. From fashion and jewelry to home decor and of course crafting, the glimmer of gold works with both neutral and colorful pallettes. What looks to be a pricey finish can be easily, and often economically, achieved in your DIY paper crafting projects. Gold foil, gold leaf pens, […]
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 […]
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 […]
A lot of people say they can’t paint, but they would really like to make art. I’m here to tell you it can be so easy. Really, anyone can do it. I made this four-panel piece of art with the help of some stencils. I have a bunch of squirrels that have become super friendly […]
For centuries, the ocean has been the inspiration behind art and literature. The beauty of the sea has always managed to capture people’s imagination, as it has been symbolized with life, hope and mystery. It is the one thing in nature that truly evokes emotions in all of mankind. For most of us, it creates […]
There’s no reason for signage to ever be ugly…especially if you are even remotely crafty. I did a little looking at stores for a Beware of Dog sign, and they were just so ugly. I did a bit of research online and people came up with some super cute sayings, but for the most part, […]
There’s less than one week until Thanksgiving, and many quilters have found themselves still searching for the right table decor. The editors at FaveQuilts realize how stressful things will be in the next week, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite table runner patterns that only require a few hours to make. Quick Patchwork […]
