Crafts

Let’s learn how to cut vinyl with xTool M1, the all in one laser and blade cutting machine. What is the xTool M1 This new machine has multiple functions that …

A look at the xTool M1 laser and blade cutting machine, the first of it’s kind, and how it can fit into your craft room. This post is sponsored by …

If you are looking to add a heat press to your craft room, consider the HTVRont heat press. This machine is easy to use, compact, and has automatic features that …

I’m showing you how to make laser engraved cutting boards, we’ll walk through the whole process from design to finishing. A cutting board or serving board is essential in any …

Are you looking for a way to earn a little extra income with your crafts? Take a look at this list of 10 items to make and sell on Etsy. …

Let’s take a deep dive and learn how to stencil on canvas. In this post, we’ll compare 4 common methods and you’ll learn the key to getting crisp lines on …

Upcycle a milk jug in the garden using these creative project ideas. Most of us use milk jugs, we go through a couple a week in this house. These containers …

Save those cardboard tubes and get inspired with a toilet paper roll craft. Saving a toilet paper tube or one from a roll of paper towel can open up so …

Learn how to make a reusable no sew coffee sleeve for your Starbucks cup or travel mug. A reusable coffee sleeve is ideal for a couple reasons. It protects your …

I have a fun resin project for you today, how to use gold leaf with resin!  I will walk you through using both dyed and clear resin along with gold …

This post is sponsored by Joann, all opinions are my own. Let me show you how to create a layered vinyl cup for any occasion using the new Cricut Maker …

Learn how to make a pretty wood sign without a stencil using this simple tutorial. No cutting machines or extra tools are required. This post is all about making a …

In this post I’m making resin art with eyeshadow from Dollar Tree to see if this can replace mica powder. Resin is used in many types of art, from creating …

The post, DIY gold leaf wall art, was created in collaboration with Hometalk/Speedball Art and their product Mona Lisa Metal Leaf. Creating your own DIY gold leaf wall art can be a …

This post is sponsored by Cricut, all opinions are my own. Crafters, this post if going to show you how to make money with Cricut. Cricut machines are the perfect …

Learn how to create a unique graphic tshirt using simple supplies, in this tutorial I’ll teach you how to stamp fabric with bleach. Creating a unique graphic tshirt doesn’t have …

With a few inexpensive supplies you can make this Dollar Tree Herb Planter to use in your kitchen or outdoors. A pretty way to grow and display plants in and …

Wood signs come in all shapes and sizes and are a fun way to decorate your home. Learn how to create a wood sign with iron on vinyl in this …

A colorful rainbow cloud spring craft you can make with yarn and pom poms. Add some color and whimsy to your child’s room or any place in your home. Check …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Joann, all opinions are my own. Want to learn how to tie-dye like a pro? In this post I’m …

A simple notepad is always handy to have around.  Learn how to make an easy DIY notepad using scrap paper and following this simple tutorial. I like to keep a …

Want to add foil embellishments to your craft and home décor projects? I’m sharing how to use a foil quill pen to do just that. Learn how this simple tool …

Learn how to make yarn using an old t-shirt. These t-shirt bracelets are fun to make and wear, a craft project for all ages. What is t-shirt yarn? T-shirt yarn …

Have you heard of hydro dipping? It’s fun, trendy and results in some amazing creations. Today I’m sharing how to hydro dip at home using simple supplies and a few …

Learn how to fold a basic origami corner bookmark using just one sheet of paper. I’ll also show you how to turn these basic shapes into cute monsters that kids …

Gold leaf can be used on almost any solid surface to add a real metal look. Learn how to apply gold leaf to a canvas and other surfaces to create …

Create a beautiful piece of resin art by following this resin on wood tutorial. Learn what supplies you need to pour resin, techniques for resin pouring and how to display …

Learn how to make your own outdoor game board that will keep your family and guests busy and having fun this summer. I’m going to show you how to paint …

Add some color and a whole lot of cuteness to your garden with these clay pot mushrooms. Learn how to turn ordinary clay pots into colorful eye catching pieces of …

A bright floral flower pot makes the perfect piece of decor for your outdoor space. It also makes a special gift for a loved one this summer. Learn how to …

Paper pinwheels are a quick and easy craft that will add color and fun to your next party. I’m going to teach you how to make pinwheels. These DIY pinwheels …

There are some rooms and small spaces in my home that get a little stuffy. These rooms tend to be overpowered by traditional air fresheners so I made my own …

A cute colorful bag is essential for a summer event. You need a place to keep your things but you want your purse to be as cute as your outfit. …

A colorful front porch is exactly what I need after a long, cold and gray winter.  The first step is a pretty new wreath! I’m showing you how to create …

I talk a lot about wood signs around here, in fact my most popular posts and videos revolve around them!  Today I’m answering the most asked question I get related …

Fabric is a blank slate, a piece of art just waiting to happen!  One of the many ways you can embellish fabric is through stenciling, today I am showing you …

I’m going to show you how to make a colorful mermaid popcorn treat and how to DIY mermaid favor bags to serve this popcorn in.  This recipe and craft will …

Flowers, fresh or faux, are a colorful and easy way to decorate your home. This paper flower shadow box is a statement piece that now fills a bare wall in …

If you browse through Pinterest, or look around any store, you are bound to spot some unicorns.  They are everywhere! I have 2 young girls who think unicorns are awesome …

A soothing rice filled eye pillow is a wonderful item to have around the house.   They can be used warm or cold to soothe tired eyes or help calm a …

Get those craft tools in good working order this year with this simple technique.  I’m going to show you how easy it is to sharpen scissors and punches.  Your projects …

A lazy susan is handy for kitchen cabinets, large countertops and even in closets and cabinets.  I had a basic lazy susan from Ikea in my craft room that was …

This season I am trying my hand at unique and green gift wrapping techniques.  It started with this scarf gift wrap, a wonderful no waste way to gift a scarf.  …

Today I am sharing a DIY blanket scarf that you can make for around $5! Seriously $5, for an item that can easily run $20 or more.  It’s no secret …

I have a treat for you today my friends, I have searched for and found 20 beautiful DIY fall wood signs and there are all right here for you to …

Fall is full of color, warm orange and reds that look amazing against a blue sky on a crisp cool day.  I love decorating with the traditional fall colors most …

Stocking up on school supplies is a favorite pastime of mine.  It’s nice that I have kids to buy school supplies for, but even before I did I loved roaming …

Do your kids love scratch art?  Mine really enjoy the blank black canvas and the surprise of color underneth, they can create just about anything with scratch art.  I wanted …

When setting a summer table some of my criteria are color, lots of color, and fun graphic prints.  I had this in mind when I created a pretty watermelon vase …

My front porch is decorated with colorful flowers and a fun summer wreath, but my door mat was looking a little tired.  I picked up an Ikea Trampa door mat …

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This post was originally published way back in 2014.  But this same summer wreath is hanging on my front door this summer so I wanted to update this post and …

Pretty tassel earrings make a colorful statement and are easy to make in any size or color to match your outfit.   I am a fan of statement earrings.  I typically …

A dollar store project perfect for summer, this patriotic hat is easy to make and fun to wear. I am a big fan of dollar store projects. I team up …

Want to make your own outdoor pillow?  This simple sewing project will walk you through how to make full and comfy pillows that hold up to the elements and come …

A beautiful canvas you can make without picking up a paint brush.  This canvas paper art is easy to make using your Silhouette and some brightly colored paper.  Read below …

Who doesn’t love a cute tote bag, I know I do and so do my kids.  I headed to the Dollar Store recently and grabbed a few supplies to make …

Crafting with my kids is one of my favorite things to do.  Giving them a few tools and watching their imaginations work is a blast.  These air dry clay magnets …

My kids have been asking to make a fairy garden for months.  I wanted to help them make one that they could style and play with versus something that they …

Making custom and cute shirts for my girls is not only fun, but a great way to use up vinyl scraps and dress up plain shirts they don’t wear.  Today …

Most of us have some experience with a flannel board. As a child of the 80’s I remember these in all my classrooms and loved seeing the different characters and …

Bringing flowers into your home is a beautiful and easy way to infuse color into your decor.  I am showing you how to make a floral monogram for Spring that …

Sometimes I get inspired by the littlest things.  I was scooping the last of the coffee grounds and couldn’t bring myself to recycle the big can they came in.  I …

Dressing up a wall with stenciled fabric hoop art is an easy and fun project. I’m sharing all the details with you today so you can update your walls this …

Bright flowers, a warm breeze and a pretty bicycle.  Those things just scream Spring to me.  There’s nothing quite like enjoying a ride on a warm Spring day after a …

20 DIY flower pots you can make this Spring. As Spring approaches and the weather warms up I start to think about decorating my deck with potted plants; flowers, herbs, …

A bright colorful floral sign is just what my mantle needs right now to usher in Spring.  Not that it’s Spring yet, but I’m hoping I can hurry it along …

During these cold months, my hands have a tendency to be become very dry and sometimes even crack.  Combine cold months with flu season, and lots of hand washing, and …

Today I have a cactus pillow for you, an easy to make trendy pillow that will add color to your room.  A new pillow is a wonderful way to freshen …

This year I cannot get enough cactus in my life.  And I am not alone, this trend is everywhere.  Cactus art, pillows, tshirts you name it it’s out there.  Being …

The scent of lavender has a wonderfully calming effect on me.  It reminds me of a cozy bed and has a way of relieving my stress when I smell it.  …

When I’m decorating my home for any season or holiday I try to include family photos and sentimental items.  It’s warms up my decor and helps personalize it.  I’m updating …

Winter and hot cocoa go hand in hand.  My kids have come to expect a warm drink by the fire after a long day of playing in the snow.  I …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarnWithBoxTops #CollectiveBias My oldest daughter is in first grade, an official Big Kid …

When my holiday decor comes down in early January my house feels a little bare.  Don’t get me wrong, I love that clean and organized feeling when the tree is …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone. #StockedWithLove #CollectiveBias This week I am checking my list and wrapping all the …

Easy ornaments I can make with my kids are something I can’t get enough of this holiday season.  Today I’m sharing a reindeer ornament made from a wood slice that …

I have a simple ornament to share with you today, seriously simple.  It was a quick and easy project with one key supply I picked up at the Dollar Store.  …

Decorating your walls can be an expensive endeavor.  The cost of painted signs, framed art or even enlarged photos add up.  I am sharing a way to create a colorful …

Twinkling lights, colorful decorations and lots of glitter characterize my Christmas decor this year.  I am so excited to move from neutral and classic red to vibrant and fun colors …

I am looking forward to a merry and bright Christmas. I have visions of colorful and playful decor in my home and on my tree.  I was inspired by this …

With the holiday season just around the corner my calendar is filling up with parties, dinners, and lots of family time.  I love this time of year and the all …

My daughter is a lover of art. She looks forward to art class at school, comes home to paint, craft, bead and create whenever she can.  I so love having …

A Halloween candy corn sign you can make and display this fall.  This not so scary sign uses some of my favorite crafting techniques to create a layered and textured …

If you own a Silhouette you probably have played around with cutting vinyl, maybe you’ve even been inspired by some of my Silhouette projects.  Adhesive vinyl can be cut and …

It’s the last day of August, which means tomorrow is September and to me that means Fall!  Yes it’s my favorite season and I have no apologies for my love …

Fall is in the air! I welcome the cool weather, changing leaves and delicious flavors.  It’s only August but the cool weather this week has me thinking all things fall. …

A cute bag is the perfect accessory for those weekly trips to the library.  My kids and I have taken that trip at least once a week this summer and …

This rope bowl makes a beautiful accessory or a lovely gift.  It’s easy to make a one of a kind bowl with just a few simple supplies. This post contains …

This beautiful set of marbled paper cards makes a great gift, or creative personal stationery.  This technique is easy to do with supplies from the Dollar Store and can be …

Create stunning works of art using just 2 simple supplies.  You will want to try this technique over and over again, it works on tile and glass leaving a unique …

This tutorial for a easy to make tassel banner is something you will want to save and pin for your next party.  This is an easy DIY that costs about …

The Fourth of July is just around the corner and my family is ready.  We enjoy a low-key celebration with family and friends, complete with a parade, good food and …

A craft I can do with my daughter is always enjoyable.  This week we created simple string art and, using the same materials, created 2 unique and beautiful pieces.  Get …

A cute reusable tote is a necessity, I keep them in my car and around my house for just about everything.  Ditch the plastic bags and make a personalized dyed …

Time for another Dollar store craft and this month I am sharing a painted door mat perfect for summer.  Check out this project and more from some of my very …

An easy no sew t-shirt bag, use this tutorial to upcycle a favorite old t-shirt into a one of a kind functional bag.  I have a stack of old t-shirts I’ve …

As you probably know, because I say it all the time, I save all my glass containers.  Sauce, pickles, wine etc. they really do come in handy for all kinds …

Summer is coming and my kids are beyond excited for vacation.  I thought I would put together a little pineapple gift box with a few of my daughter’s favorite things …

This week I made a simple floral project using a very popular technique, but I created it with items from the Dollar Store!  This Dollar Store string art is on …