Here’s my submission for the contest:
Here’s an idea for a neat little book made out of ENVELOPES!
I used a bunch of random envelopes I had of varied designs and sizes and then cut them down so they were smaller but still made a pocket. Some were sealed and some weren’t, and for the sealed ones, [...]
This is the felt board I made for Lorelei for Christmas - it’s great for children beginning at approximately 18 months up to almost any age (the older the child, the more complex pieces they’ll like for their board).
To make your own, all you’ll need is :
-scissors
-a framed corkboard from the store (or used)
-a butter [...]
I’m starting this new thing coming January (although you can start now on the themes listed at the end), a challenge of sorts (are ya with me?):
Every week, for 52 weeks a “theme” will be posted and crafters will have an entire week (from Sunday to Saturday) to brainstorm and create their fabulous crafts. [...]
What You’ll Need:
Stamps and Ink and/or markers
A Candle (your choice of color), although I recommend white for beginners
Wax Paper
Tissue Paper in the same color of the candle
A Hair Dryer or Embossing Gun
Ribbon or embellishments (if you want).
Scrap paper or something else you don’t mind getting marks on (the ink will bleed through the tissue paper)
Scissors
Cut [...]
*NOTE: This is the unfinished wreath, feel free to glue fun glittery things to it, faux flowers, painted wooden things, or whatever your heart desires. Even a bow.
You’ll need:
A wire coathanger
Either a pair of pliers (simply to twist and untwist the coathanger)
Fabric scraps in your choice of colors
Untwist the coathanger and straighten it out as [...]
Starting last year (2007), I began making at least most of the Christmas gifts we’d be gifting. So, this year it was no surprise that I chose to continue this tradition. And, with the lack of cash (seemingly) in everyone’s pockets, I’ve had a lot of people asking what sorts of things I’d be making.
And [...]
This post is dedicated to Miss, my partner in crime (except I didn’t do it).
Ornaments… My family recently adopted this brilliant idea (yeh, it was mine. So what?) that we would each get a bag with our name on it (or family’s name on it if we’ve begun our own family) and each family/person would [...]
The last few days have been a little nuts around here as we’ve tried to regroup not as a family unit, but also begin homeschooling again. I re-introduced the clothespins activity (where she empties a jar of clothespins and puts them back in…a favorite of hers), as well as some new activities.
Late last week, [...]
