Raw and natural products are still hot: wood, burlap, and cork are seen in everything from home decor to jewelry. I love to craft with these items, so I've rounded up several wood tutorials and products that I think will be big hits during the holidays. Here are 11 gorgeous wood gifts that you can make or buy for the special people in your life: Personalized Wood Spoons Photo to Wood Transfer Custom Wood Blocks Wood Planter Boxes Cora Series Natural Wood … [Read more...]
Space Crafts and Learning Activities for Kids
With cooler weather and the holidays approaching, I'm looking for ways to keep my kids entertained at home. My children are all very fascinated and interested in outer space, so I've rounded up a few activities that will help them explore space. I recently received a two month subscription to Space Scouts to review. My kids loved all the fun activities and the learning materials that came with the set! It's a fun way to explore and learn about outer space. Space Scouts Alien … [Read more...]
New Gig…
I'm excited to share that I've been invited to join the Creative Team at blitsy! You can meet the team here. It's a huge honor to be part of such a talented group! … [Read more...]
A Hero’s Welcome
I have been a military dependent for most of my life. If it hadn't been for the Air Force sending a young country boy to Italy, I wouldn't even exist. The same is true for my husband, whose parents met when his father was stationed in the Phillipines. My husband went on to serve in the US Navy, while my brother continued our family's military tradition by flying in the Air Force. Having experienced the sacrifices families make when a loved one is deployed, I truly appreciate the efforts made by … [Read more...]
Craft Fail: When Homemade Goes Horribly Wrong
Tell the truth: have you ever had a craft project bomb so badly there was no fixing it? *Raises hand* We've all been there. And it's refreshing to know that we're not alone. Heather Mann (one of my blogging idols!) is the founder of Dollar Store Crafts and CraftFail, and she's had her share of crafting boo-boos. She's gleefully compiled some of the best craft fails on the internet in her fun new book, Craft Fail: When Homemade Goes Horribly Wrong. I had the opportunity to preview the … [Read more...]
Faux Quilting: Christmas Tree Wall Art
I love to decorate for the holidays and, obviously, hand made home decor is my favorite. With all the things that have to get done during the holidays, it can be hard to squeeze crafting in. One thing I love about my sponsor Foamology's products is that I can quickly and inexpensively create wall art. I used Design Foam to create a faux quilted Christmas tree to deck the walls with. Beautiful Robert Kaufman fabric gives the project a gorgeous elegant … [Read more...]
South Texas Maize – Fall Family Fun
Learn all that there is to do at the South Texas Maize fall family fun in Central Texas, including food, slides, pig races and more! If you're in Central Texas and looking for a fun family activity this fall, I highly recommend the South Texas Maize. Our family of six had a BLAST there. Obviously, the corn maze is a trip highlight and fun for the whole family. But there's so much more! Take a ride to the giant tube slide. Bounce the day away. Play, climb, and … [Read more...]
Cloud Lantern that Lights Up: Easy DIY
Learn how to make your own cloud lantern with just a few items. This is beautiful way to decorate any room in your house! You won't believe how easy it is to make this glowing cloud lantern light! It's a fun way to decorate a child's room, or any room for that matter! After I took pictures of it I hung this fluffy cloud lantern inside my kids' circus tent playset. It's kind of like a teepee that looks like a circus tent. They love having their own light in there that they can turn on and … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift: Make Personalized CDs or Disks
It's hard to believe that the rush of the holidays will be upon us soon! I like to get my crafting done early, before things get hectic. Here's a project that's easy to mass produce and is sure to be appreciated by the recipient: a personalized disk!Watch this short Crafty Hangouts video to learn how to make this gift, as well as ideas for what to put on the disk! You can order the labels from my sponsor, OnlineLabels.com, and you can download my free printables here.Have … [Read more...]
How to Make Jewelry with Doll House Miniatures
Looking for unique gift ideas you can make? Here's a project that you can customize for each recipient: use miniatures to create an original jewelry piece. Dimensional Magic makes it easy to quickly assemble these pendants and still have a professional looking finish. This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am a member of the design team. Supplies: Assorted Miniatures Bottle Cap Pendants Rink Blanks Dimensional Magic Jump Rings Link Chain Step one: … [Read more...]
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