DIY Plastic Easter Egg Wreath Tutorial
On of the boards I follow on Pinterest had pinned an Easter Egg Wreath from Debbie Doodlings blog. I thought the wreath was adorable and headed to the Dollar Store the next day to make one of my own!I...
View ArticleAre You a Crafter or a Baker?
I have this whole theory about why I am a better cook than a baker. Baking involves following instructions and being exact. Cooking, much like crafting, can bend the rules. You can add a little of this...
View ArticleCreative Easter Egg Decorating
Creative Easter Egg DecoratingI love this time of year. Spring.Okay... so if you live in many parts of the country, we're still very much in winter. BUT... the frozen land is starting to thaw and...
View Article8 Gorgeous New Ways to Make Easter Eggs
One of my earliest Easter memories is watching sharp pins being delicately pushed in the ends of an egg and then being shown how to carefully blow out the whites and yolk. We handled the fragile empty...
View ArticleSpring Time Topiary Tutorial
Hey, there! It's been a couple of days since I've been around, but I have a great littlegirly craft to show you today. Over the weekend, my daughter and I went over to the dollar store and bought some...
View ArticleEaster Basket Terrarium: A Perfect Kid Craft
It is hard to believe that Easter is just a few weeks away. That’s right, people; time to get your Easter craft on! This year, I decided to combine a few of my favorite things: shopping at Target,...
View Articlecreative tea time at the printed palette
you know those book clubs that are called "book club" but they are more like a wine club/recipe sharing, gossip night? well creative tea time isn't like that. it is creativeteatime!i had so much...
View ArticleWriting A Craft Book: The Fascinating Rewards That Come From Sharing What You...
In my last post I wrote about why I think it's so important to share your ideas. I explained how for me, it's all about teaching other people and inspiring others to create. When you pass on what you...
View ArticleHow to Silver Leaf a Mirror Frame
Have you ever tried silver or gold foil? Also called silver leaf, it's an easy and dynamic way to bring some shine and texture to your next makeover. I've seen it used on furniture, in art and on...
View ArticleDIY Enamel Dots for Crafts
While browsing around Facebook, I found a post about making your own enamel dots for crafting, card making, etc.My inspiration was this video - by Corene's Creations. Looked simple enough so thought I...
View ArticleDIY Glitter Tea Lights
Seriously... who doesn't love Pinterest. And candles. And glitter.After looking at a whole bunch of ways to make these pretty candle holders, I took a trip into town and picked up some supplies!My...
View ArticleNatural Egg Dye: A Rainbow of Options
You can dye Easter eggs with all-natural ingredients like spices, vegetables, and even wine! I made recipe cards for eggs dyed with everything from cran-raspberry juice to onion skins—plus...
View ArticleWood Crafts by MamawSue
While my 65 year old husband is working in his little homemade shop, I thought I would tell you of his wonderful hobby. He loves to work with wood. His small lathe is just wonderful for making crochet...
View ArticleBeautiful Spring Craft Blogs to Follow
Stuck inside during an April shower? Follow these blogs that draw from the season's glorious colors to create some truly inspired craft projects. TOWN AND COUNTRY LIVINGJennifer's pretty blog has a...
View ArticleFriday Faves: Praising Him Creations
Friday Faves: Praising Him Creations I love a pretty wreath on a front door. I live for Christmas, Easter and football season so I can put something on the front door. I adore something that I can...
View ArticleEggshell Geodes - after school experiment
I love finding cool science experiments on Pinterest. The plan is to incorporate some of these ideas into Cub Scout activities. I decided to try one of the experiments with the Posse as a test run.the...
View ArticleWhy Is This Mouse Korean?
Here are the steps for making the mouse card: Sketch the mouse with pencil on your map. I used a map of Korea for this mouse.Ink in the final sketch with permanent ink.Use acrylic paints and iridescent...
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Easter decor has been in full swing around my house for a while now. I love all the fun things for spring and I just can't help it. These topiaries are made from supplies mostly from the dollar store....
View ArticleJunk, Trunk, and Craft Shows
Trunk, Junk, and Craft ShowsI just got back from a weekend trip to be a vendor at the Junk Hippy Roadshow in Amarillo, Tx. Like with most junk or craft shows, it was a busy, hectic weekend, but Junk...
View ArticleGreening Your Easter Baskets
The Easter Bunny is getting ready and is calling everyone to help him go green this year! There are so many eco and healthy treats to make baskets fun and delicious so here are a few ideas on how you...
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