I always enjoy making crafts that highlight a natural appearance. Recently, I was trying to decide on my next project when I visited the Chickasaw Dallas Cultural Center. They had plenty of Native items on display, but I figured that most of them were beyond my skill level. Fortunately, I did get inspiration from something that […]
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Heritage Basket: A Helpful Guide to Creating Your Very Own River Cane Basket
Creating a beautiful, hand-woven basket that lasts for years and adds a lovely, rustic element to your home is surprisingly simple. River cane baskets, such as the type made by the Chickasaw people, are not only unique and attractive—they’re also extremely useful for storing craft supplies, linens and knickknacks that might otherwise clutter your home. No matter […]
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Crafting with Cordless Drills: Projects for Fun and Home
A cordless drill has made many of my craft projects easier by providing a tool that quickly and accurately creates clean holes in a variety of materials. From homemade upcycled furniture to homemade books, I’ve been pinning like crazy all kinds of fun craft projects I can make using my drill. Here are some of […]
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Hot from the Microwave: Fresh Craft Projects
The microwave oven is an amazing invention. Not only does it reduce meal preparation time and give us a quick way to reheat a cold cup of coffee, it can also make crafting easier and faster. No, your microwave can’t knit or help you with scrapbooking, but it can help you complete some traditional craft […]
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Black Friday Deals: The Crafter’s Edition
Most crafters love having lots of extra supplies on hand because they can experiment with all sorts of textures, crafts and designs. The “craft stash” that allows crafters so much creativity typically comes at a price, but savvy crafters know how to take advantage of deals. This Black Friday, take advantage of seasonal sales to […]
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How to Carve a Pumpkin with a Cordless Drill
If you’re looking for new ideas when carving jack-o-lanterns this year, why not consider a new technique altogether: drilling the pumpkins? Carving pumpkins with a knife or other carving tool takes time, and can sometimes seem too time consuming, especially if you’re planning homemade Halloween costumes or throwing a party. Drilling takes a bit of […]
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How to Tie Dye
Tie Dying is a fun introduction to working with dye and is virtually mistake proof –making it an ideal project to do on your own, with kids or in a group. Preparation is minimal, just choose dye colors that you like and that work well together, grab a few basic materials and a t-shirt, and […]
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How to Create your Own Felt Rosette Wreath
A felt rosette wreath is a fun and easy-to-make craft that will look great hanging on your front door or around your home. The decoration can be used to welcome a number of holidays or seasons, including Christmas, Easter, or the beginning of autumn. The wreath is simple to make but can look so well […]
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Crafting Your Own Personalized Wire Hangers
Whether it’s for a wedding, a bridal shower or a baby shower, personalized wire hangers can make gifts and occasions even more special. Many brides are using them for pre-wedding dress photos, but they make equally charming gifts for new moms. Hangers personalized with names are available for purchase on Etsy, but if you have […]
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Crafter with a Stash or Compulsive Hoarder?
This morning as I was checking my Facebook account, I saw a post about compulsive hoarding that was published by the AARP. Now, like many crafters, I have a stash. You can see part of it in the picture of my teenage son above. The picture shows my yarn, a shelf full of craft pattern […]
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Make Your Own Temari Christmas Ornaments This Year
If you are the sort of person who likes crafts and enjoys a challenge then making Temari balls to use as Christmas ornaments should appeal to you. Temari is a very old Japanese craft where the women used the silk from old kimonos to make soft toys for young children to play with. It has […]
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My First ATCs (Artist Trading Cards)
I have been hearing a lot about ATCs lately, and I didn’t know what they were so I googled it. Here’s what I found out. ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. They are little cards that are made by artists and crafters for the purpose of trading with other artists. You can do anything you […]
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Guide to Awareness Ribbon Colors
Visit the guide to awareness ribbon colors at Fire Mountain Gems to see what each ribbon color stands for. I had no idea that there were so many different colors of awareness ribbons. It makes me wonder if they will lose their effectiveness due to overuse though. Did you know that some colors stand for […]
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Recycled Fabric-Covered Cardboard Box Shelf
Here is a project you can do to use up your empty cardboard boxes. I used Huggies diaper boxes, but you can use any kind as long as they are all the same size. The shelf is actually sturdier than I expected it to be, but if you are going to use it for heavy […]
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