My crafty friends have been busy again, and this week they’re sharing new designs, book and pattern reviews, and some cool ways to feel more confident picking colors. Check out their links below, and if you missed my craft post last week for the DIY Dreamcatcher made with a mason jar lid, I’d love it […]
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 […]
Pamper Your Cat with Purina Muse and a No-Sew Cat Pillow
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCatMyMuse #CollectiveBias Back in September, our sweet old man cat Mr. Bean had a health scare. He stopped eating for a couple of days and we were afraid he might not survive. But he’s back to his old […]
Crafty Linkup Week of Oct. 26
I’ve been really bad about not sharing my crafty links lately — probably because I haven’t had much to share! But my creative friends have been busy and are sharing lots of great stuff to get you inspired to make something great. (And if you haven’t checked out my Halloween skirt from last week, I’d […]
Use What You Have to Make a Fort Kit Gift
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringingInnovation #CollectiveBias As a crafter I feel like the aim of at least some of what I do is to help the environment. While I do make things out of new things I also like to find ways […]