Winter is here to the delight of children! If your kids are anything like my daughter, snow is a part of our daily conversations during winter. When will it snow? Will there be school? And of course, when it finally does snow, the all important question of, Can I go play in it? This weekend in Ohio, we finally got snow! While all of the kids were ecstatic over the possibility of snowmen, snowball fights and days off of school, most of the adults I know didn't share in the enthusiasm. Luckily … [Read more...]
Printable Valentine�s Day Sock Gift Wrapper
Right after the new year hits, it seems like Valentine's Day can sneak up on us out of nowhere and leave us scrambling to find a cute and special gift for those we love. Not everyone wants to spend hundreds of dollars on roses and chocolates, and sometimes it's the simple gifts that can mean so much more. I, for one, love Valentine's Day so even cute inexpensive gifts for friends or coworkers deserve a little extra attention. One way to dress up a small gift is with a DIY printable gift … [Read more...]
Valentine�s Day Wreath Craft
Decorate your door with this adorable Valentine's Day wreath craft. You don't have to be super crafty or devote a lot of time or money, this frugal and fun craft is perfect for anyone ready to get into the Valentine's Day spirit! Here is what you will need: green foam wreath form white yarn assorted colors of craft felt (red, pink, white, etc.) hot glue, glue gun scissors Directions: Add a generous amount of hot glue to the end of your yarn. Press it to the inside of … [Read more...]
Handmade Valentine’s Day Gifts Your Sweetheart Will Love
Are you a fan of the Cricut machine? Are you something of a crafting fan in general? Have you been browsing the valentine SVG file offerings online that would be perfect for use with your cutting machine but you are not quite sure what you could make with them? Well, we can help there, as you'll see. The Importance of a Great Valentine's Day Gift Finding the right Valentine's Day gift is rarely an easy task for anyone. Yet it is a task that millions undertake every year because the … [Read more...]
How to Transform Ordinary Things into Artistic Illustrations
Probably, you have visited an art gallery, museum or a hotel and admired an ordinary thing that has been transformed into an amazing and admirable work of art. Creativity in illustrations is at the center of such transformations. If you look at the history of humanity, simple materials that range from clay and wood to minerals have been used to make art. Today, there are many things that illustrators and artists can use as subject matter for transforming into amazing art for home decorations, … [Read more...]
Inspiring Kids to Be Creative with Woodwork
Woodworking can be an extremely rewarding pastime. After all, you are not only doing something you enjoy but creating something beautiful or even useful in the process. For woodworking, you want to use the best tools, like the ones you find at https://www.bestcabinettablesaw.com/bench-grinder-reviews. Many people think heavy-duty tools mean that woodworking is an adults game but these tools aren't your only option. Woodworking can be simplified for kids. In fact, through woodworking, they … [Read more...]
Exfoliate and Soften Skin with These Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Cubes
Your skin needs to be exfoliated every so often to ensure the dead skin cells are removed. Exfoliating your skin with these gingerbread sugar scrub cubes will ensure that you leave your shower feeling clean and soft no matter what time of day it is. The awesome feature of these homemade gingerbread sugar scrub cubes is that they'll leave you thinking of the holiday season with a smile as you indulge your sense with the sweet scent of gingerbread as you work to exfoliate your skin. This recipe … [Read more...]
Fun Ways to Customize Your Crochet
If you just started to crochet, chances are you can always benefit from practicing with free crochet patterns for beginners. Even with some experience, it's helpful to have access to fun projects that don't cost a fortune. No matter your experience and no matter what kinds of projects you like to work on, customizing them is a fun way to personalize the things you make for yourself as well as the things you want to gift to others. Embellishments are fun and easy, and they add a little … [Read more...]