I’m a big big fan of paper crafts, and especially paper flowers (oh and paper dolls). It’s super exciting to open up the new book Paper Blooms: 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations & More by Jeffery Rudell [...]
Win a Copy of the New Craft Book “Adventures in Pompom Land”
The just-hit-the-shelves book Adventures in Pompom Land:25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms by Myko Diann Bocek published by Lark Crafts is full of super cute, heirloom quality handmade pompom projects. I just recently got a hold of a vintage [...]
“Favorite Things” Tween Birthday Party
I love to throw kid parties. I love to pick a theme and shop for and make decorations. But throwing a party for tweens and teens can be hard. After all they much rather hang out, shop, listen to tunes, [...]
“Creative Lettering” an Awesome New Book: Review and Giveaway
Hand lettering is everywhere and growing more and more in popularity. And Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh , a new release from Lark Crafts, is a great start if you are looking for lettering inspiration. Whether you are a beginner or an [...]
Quick Hand Stamped Silly Valentines
I just finished stamping up a batch of silly Valentines (I can’t stop stamping stuff) and you know what? This is quick, easy, and fun. You can do it to ( carve erasers if you don’t have official rubber stamp [...]
Hand Stamped Cork Board and Push Pins
I’ve been seriously getting in to carving my own stamps. I mean seriously! I can’t stop. I went stamping wild for the holidays, both making Christmas cards and gifts with my stamps. My favorite project was the hand stamped mini [...]
Mid-Century Craft: Quick Paper Christmas Trees
Christmas time! Christmas time. I love to craft for Christmas. From Craft and Hobby Fun by Marian Bennett 1971, here’s a reminder that crafting can be simple and fun. Here’s how to make quick paper Christmas trees. Kids and adults [...]
It’s Christmas: Enter to Win Two Vintage McCall’s Paperback Cookbooks
I was hunting through my DIY vintage library and realized I have multiple copies of a couple of McCall’s Cookbooks – so I thought…”Why not give them away.” You have a week to enter to win these two guys – [...]
“Journal It! Perspectives In Creative Journaling” Review and Giveaway
Journal It! Perspectives in Creative Journaling: Techniques from 19 Artists by Jenny Doh and published by Lark Crafts just hit the shelves. I was excited to get a copy as I am always fervently seeking materials on exploring the creative [...]
Happy Thanksgiving: Quirky Printable Paper Turkey Centerpiece
Wishing everyone a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday full of family, friends, food and fun. Printable quirky paper turkey with sign to cut out and use as a centerpiece or place markers (plus Happy Thanksgiving/Give Thanks tent card). Click on image for [...]