I’ve been wanting to keep track of craft projects: completed, in progress, and the ones for which I have the supplies but have not yet started. Enter my favorite store, aka Dollar Tree. How cute is this? It’s basically a cheap version of the blank Moleskine journal with kraft paper cover AND the added fun… Read More Quick and easy craft journal
Well, we’re headed to Disney World pretty soon. Normally, I wouldn’t have chosen to bring a nearly eight–month–old baby on such a trip, but it’s an extended family thing that has been in the works since before we knew there’d be a baby, so off we go! I’m sure it’ll be fine, just kind of… Read More A little Disney crafting
Remember when I made that baby book for my best friend’s baby shower? Something I learned from that experience is that I love handmade gifts and that I want to make and give more of them. This probably sounds like a no–brainer—who doesn’t love something homemade, right?—but it takes time and planning, so I’m making an… Read More Handmade Gifts for Kids
Remember my soap–making escapade? Well, I decided to take a little leap of faith and sell my soaps at a craft fair. My niece goes to a Catholic preschool, and back in October, my sister mentioned that they were having a holiday craft fair as a fundraiser. After a moment’s hesitation, I asked her to… Read More Craft Fair Soaps
Not too long ago, I mentioned that I’ve been doing some soap–making. It’s a craft I read about online and decided to try. I thought it would make good gifts / stocking stuffers. For my first attempt, I went with this all–in–one kit from Michaels. I used a 50% off coupon, figuring if the whole thing went… Read More Soap Making
My best friend from college is one of my favorite people in the world. She’s fun, she’s hilarious, and she loves people wholly and fiercely. I share my favorite college memories with her, many which include her complete and total lack of artistic skill! She was a kinesiology major, so you’d think this wouldn’t come… Read More On Gifts and Giving: Baby Books
I was recently inspired by Kilee’s holiday wreath over at One Little Momma. Hydrangeas are my favorite flowers, and I’ve been wanting to make a wreath for a while, so this was just the perfect project for me. I decided to make spring, fall, and Christmas versions. But I had two potential problems in mind… Read More 3-in-1 Wreath Tutorial
I suppose I should preface this post with a disclaimer: I can’t really sew. I mean, I can sew but not very well. For some people, sewing is a welcome escape and an opportunity for creative expression. For me, sewing is a time for weeping and gnashing of teeth. My biggest success has been cloth… Read More Make Your Own Cloth Napkins