Making paper pinwheels is a fun way to spend a Spring day. Maybe it's raining outside and your kids can't enjoy the outdoors. This tutorial will help pass the time and allow them to express their creativity with a fun paper craft too! I always enjoyed pinwheels when I was a child. Seeing their bright and colorful shapes spinning fast in a circle was just magical. They are perfect for decorating in the Spring, with the temperatures warming up so you can enjoy the breeze that makes them … [Read more...]
Burlap Bag DIY For Spring
This Burlap Bag is a great DIY For Spring. Using simple pieces of ribbon, hot glue, and a burlap bag you can update and make this cute idea. This is ideal for using as a gift bag, decoration, or even a fun way to hold magazines or newspapers in your living room! Burlap Bag DIY For Spring I am a huge fan of cheap craft ideas. I also love burlap. The combination of the two makes me a very happy crafter! This Burlap Bag is a super cute idea with fun Spring colors. There are countless … [Read more...]
DIY Wedding Signs – Mr & Mrs Wedding Gift Idea
These DIY Wedding Signs are a thoughtful way to help the newlyweds celebrate their special day! Most couples register at several locations for wedding gifts and while it is great to get things off of a registry, it is also really fun to make special and personalized wedding gifts! This Mr. & Mrs. wedding gift idea was simple to make and I love how it turned out. It was inexpensive yet is personalized in the colors the bride and groom plan to decorate their future home together. … [Read more...]
Planting a Rainbow By Lois Ehlert Craft Ideas for Kids
In the children's book Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, children are taken through the colorful world of gardens. Ehlert's book shows how a rainbow can be right at your fingertips when you plant a garden of your own, as flowers and plants come in all shades and hues. Planting a Rainbow By Lois Ehlert Craft Ideas for Kids Here are a few kids crafts based on the book Planting a Rainbow, perfect for helping you dive a little deeper into the text and extend the learning. Here is the first … [Read more...]
DIY Valentine Hearts Glitter Crayons
These Valentine Hearts Glitter Crayons are such an adorable DIY craft idea! Kids will love helping you break up the crayons to make these, and you'll love how inexpensive and easy they are to make. This tutorial is super easy to follow! Check it out! DIY Valentine Hearts Glitter Crayons I love that this easy Valentine Hearts craft idea can be used any time of year. Just because we are using it as a holiday craft doesn't mean you can't make these for any occasion. Grab discounted … [Read more...]
Easy Valentine�s Day Heart Stamps
Kids love crafting during the holidays, and these easy Valentine's Day heart stamps are perfect for little hands. Here is how with just a few supplies you can make your own Valentine's Day heart stamps, perfect for making cards and other sweet crafts. Supplies needed: Stamp maker Wine cork Wood heart Paint in choice of color Scrap paper Hot glue, glue gun You can find all of the supplies mentioned here at your local Michael's craft store. Wood hearts come in a variety of sizes so … [Read more...]
Opal Beads � Complete Information
Opal beads are accessory made out of Opal gemstone. Opal has a wide variety of colors, and if kept polished it keeps on shining. Opal beads require attention because they are made of Water and Silica. You have to protect it from scratches, dirt and cracking it helps you to look very best. If you have to make some DIY jewelry you can try these beads and make your sets. Similarly, if you are a bead enthusiast or an artisan you can try these beads to craft your art. Opal is quite challenging … [Read more...]
Craft De-Stash! The Essential Guide
Image via PixaBay Our hobbies are a vital part of our lives. Without them we'd lose out on a lot of enjoyment, the chance to meet people and - perhaps most importantly - a way of filling spare time. There is also the fact that by getting into an endeavor, we may find we have a skill that could help with a career. Without out hobbies, life would lose a lot of its shine. If you enjoy crafting - whatever area your particular focus falls on - then your hobby can be something else. Messy. No-one … [Read more...]
