A big thank you to Hefty for sponsoring today’s post and providing a fun way for my kids and I to create treats for their friends! It’s the last weekend before Christmas, which means the malls are full, the wrapping supplies are out, and the menu planning has begun. Most of the gifts have been bought, …
These personalized photo ornaments make a GREAT Christmas gift for grandparents and other family members. Photo ornaments are a fun Christmas craft that are easy to customize! Happy day-before-Thanksgiving, friends! I have the perfect ornament tutorial to share with you all today. It’s hard to believe Christmas is upon us, and these will make a GREAT …
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner, but don’t worry, these glittery and fun initial ornaments come together quickly and easily. They would make great gifts for all the little people in your life and would also be adorable as gift toppers! Materials: Mod Podge scrapbook paper wooden or paper mache initials glitter …
Getting press for your Etsy shop, blog, or other small business can be daunting, but with the right mindset and a few easy tips, anyone can do it. Bloggers and magazine editors are constantly searching for new items to market, and, if your product fits their publication’s niche, are grateful when you take the time …
In today’s crafty compilation, I’m sharing a collection of creative and outside-the-box uses for a relative newbie on the craft supply front- paper straws! Paper straws have been a trend for only a few years now, which is amazing considering how beloved they are now-it’s hard to imagine a gathering without them! Today, I’m sharing …
Hello and Happy Wednesday! We all know by now how awesome Sharpie products are for crafting and DIY projects. So while it wasn’t easy to do, I’ve chosen 25 of my favorites to share with you all today! These crafters have gone outside the box to create some truly unique DIY projects. Have a look …
Books are, without a doubt, my favorite thing to gift to friends and family. A reader recently emailed me asking for design book suggestions to give as a gift, which inspired me to compile my favorite books to give to those I love. Would love to know YOUR favorite books to give…leave a note in …
Sharing the best Valentine’s Day crafts from some top DIY and craft bloggers! I’ll admit-for a crafts-related blogger, I don’t tend to decorate for a lot of the holidays. My mantle, for instance, hasn’t changed since Christmas, and I’m okay with that. So when I do decorate, I like creative and simple crafts that don’t take …
Looking for some easy and fun crafts and DIY using embroidery hoops? You’re in the right place! I just love the versatility of embroidery hoops; there are so many creative applications and uses! Today, I’m sharing 26 of my favorite tutorials. Enjoy! See end of post for giveaway! Embroidery hoops are one of my favorite …
Hello there, sweet readers! It’s me, the-absent-but-haven’t-forgotten-y’all blogger. What can I say? It’s been a busy couple of weeks–mostly with finishing up last-minute Etsy orders, but holiday get-togethers played a part, as well as an icky cold that was with me the two days before Christmas Eve. All’s better now, though, and I hope you guys had a fabulous holiday. I shared …
It’s the last full week until Christmas, and I, for one, feel like advent has positively flown by. We still have lots of fun things planned, though, including seeing The Nutcracker ballet, looking at holiday lights, cookie decorating, and a couple of Christmas gatherings with friends. And if you’re looking for last-minute, creative gift ideas-I’ve got …
Hello, friends! Hope everyone’s having a great holiday season! I, for one, LOVE this time of year…the lights, the gift buying, the decorating, the wrapping, and it’s even more magical with a four-year-old (and, of course, his 7 month old sister) to share it all with. We’re still working on sending out our Christmas cards, but …