I’ve taken part in the Iron Craft challenges from Just Crafty Enough off and on for a few years, though I’ve taken about a six-month break from them. It’s always fun for me to use someone else’s challenges and prompts instead of my own, so I’m going to try to keep up this year. The […]
Take Pictures of Your Day
We’re two weeks into the new year! How’s it going? Have you been a little more creative these past few days compared to last year? I hope so. Today’s challenge is another easy one: take some pictures of your day. I actually took my pictures yesterday, since pictures of me sitting at my desk all […]
Play with a Picture
Most of us, I would guess, love to take pictures with our phones. And if you happen to be a blogger, or someone addicted to Instagram, you probably know all about embellishing, altering and filtering photos to make them look their best and to add a little something special. It’s not something most of us […]
Make a Yarn Pom-Pom Wreath
As a knitter, I have a lot of yarn. But I also have a lot of leftover bits of yarn from finished projects that didn’t take the whole ball, or from book projects where I didn’t need a whole ball, or just things I have but never made anything with. There are loads of ways […]
Make a DIY Dreamcatcher Out of Crafty Leftovers
One way that I like to challenge my creativity from time to time is to play with crafty leftovers, to take things from other projects or just items from my stash and see what I can do with them. It’s a great way to get into the process of creating and just play without caring […]
4 Amazing Paper Crafting Books
Paper folding and paper cutting — also known by the Japanese terms origami and kirigami — are big trends in crafting right now, and lots of beautiful paper crafting books are being published to promote these arts. Whether you’re new to the crafts like I am or a seasoned folding and cutting expert, these guides […]
Homemade Paint Recipe and Experiments
It’s always fun to make your own craft supplies, whether for your kids or your own use. I’m still enjoying the homemade gesso I made a few months ago and need to make a new batch soon. I decided to try making some paint, not because we need more paint, but because it’s fun to […]