Gearing up for a long road trip with young children this summer? This easy, ingenious idea from contributor Jessica from Sunny Tuesday is just the ticket for keeping little hands busy during long stretches on the road! With a simple clipboard and a bit of felt, this Felt Toddler Travel Board is sure to be [...]
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May 16, 2013
May 15, 2013
So Pretty! Felt Book Review & Giveaway
Of any crafting medium, I have to say that felt ranks among my very favorites. From wearable accessories to home decor, there are countless different ways to create with felt, so when I was recently approached with the opportunity to get a first look at the new book So Pretty! Felt by Amy Palanjian, I [...]
May 14, 2013
Vinyl-Embellished Hanging Baskets
Nothing can enhance a home’s curb appeal more quickly than a colorful container garden, and I especially love to add character to our front porch with hanging baskets. Pre-planted hanging baskets can be very affordable, but the problem with many of them is that they lack pizzazz. Today I’m sharing a super quick, super easy [...]
April 19, 2013
Book Page Cupcake Toppers
End-of-school class parties in your future, or possibly a birthday party for a little bookworm in your life? Make these delightful book page cupcake toppers to help celebrate! PS contributor Jessica from Sunny Tuesday shares the details for how easily these come together. I love all things vintage and especially if they are also quick, [...]
April 16, 2013
DIY Soda Can Garden Labels with Michaels #Relove
With Earth Day just around the corner and spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to think about planting a garden to enjoy throughout the warm months. Today’s green craft, inspired by the Michaels ReLove campaign, is a great way to reuse something that would otherwise be discarded–empty soda cans–by turning them into [...]
April 1, 2013
Lace-Embellished Spring Tote
Being a southern girl, there are few things I love more than to punch up an outfit with a feminine, flirty accessory. This lace-embellished tote bag features delicate lace and a bold monogram: the perfect combination of sweetness and sass! By using a pre-made tote bag, this is a fun DIY accessory project that you [...]
March 29, 2013
Framed Corkboard Display Video Tutorial
This time of year, I am never lacking occasions that necessitate a great gift idea, and today’s idea for a framed corkboard display is a terrific handmade gift idea for moms, teachers, friends, graduates and more! This is an easy craft idea that requires only easy-to-find supplies. Let’s get started! This project is one that [...]
March 18, 2013
DIY Felt Flowers
Handmade felt flowers are some of the most versatile craft projects around. Used to punch up everything from throw pillows to wearable accessories, it is a must for any crafter to have two or three terrific go-to DIY felt flower tutorials in his or her creative arsenal. Today I’m sharing three felt flower ideas that [...]
March 15, 2013
8 Days of Creating with Cre8time and Michaels
In honor of National Craft Month, Michaels recently invited me to join them in supporting the Cre8time initiative started by the Craft and Hobby Association to encourage everyone to reclaim creativity in their lives. The mission Michaels gave me was simple: carve out one hour a day for 8 days to do something creative. The [...]
March 14, 2013
Four-Leaf Clover Ribbon Clips
If you’ve got green on your mind with St. Patrick’s day right around the corner, PS contributor Jessica has a terrific project idea for you that will ensure you don’t have to deal with any pesky pinchers! *** St. Patrick’s Day is just a few days away! If you’re anything like me, you usually find [...]
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