Category: Craft Projects

Paper Plate Marble Mazes

Paper Plate Marble Mazes

If you’re looking for an easy kids craft that uses their STEM skills and endless possibilities, paper plate marble mazes are the perfect activity! Carter just finished 2nd grade last week and the 2nd grade teachers put a lot of effort into making the last month of school really fun with special days each week where

Painted Acorns for Easy Fall Decor

Painted Acorns for Easy Fall Decor

Bring fall indoors with these easy to make painted acorns. Put them in a fall themed bowl or scatter them around your Thanksgiving table for a natural fall accent.  Better late than never, I’m finally posting about the adorable painted acorns to use in your fall decor. T-minus one day until Thanksgiving, you can save

Mason Jar Herb Garden

Mason Jar Herb Garden

Herbs are easy to grow and if you’re looking to keep your crop small, mason jars make the perfect planter and can be used indoor or outdoor (with proper drainage). I know I’ve mentioned it before, but my husband is more of the cook in our family than I am. I get by, but he actually

Pom Pom Yarn Flowers

Pom Pom Yarn Flowers

While Spring has officially started, I’m not sure where it’s hiding. We went from mid 60’s to possible snow again this week. The flowers have just started to peek through the ground, but I guess for a little while I’m going to have to be happy with substitutes like these cute pom pom yarn flowers

St. Patrick’s Day “Luck is Going Your Way” T-Shirt

St. Patrick’s Day “Luck is Going Your Way” T-Shirt

Whether you’re Irish or not, you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a custom made t-shirt that might even bring you a little luck. I made this one for my son, and while it’s perfect for celebrating St. Paddy’s Day, the design is versatile enough to be worn all year long. I’ll be traveling tomorrow

Make Your Own Vintage Inspired Chalkboard Train Sign

Make Your Own Vintage Inspired Chalkboard Train Sign

This vintage inspired chalkboard train sign is made to look like it spent years in an old train depot with ever changing dates and times marking travel journeys. If you have a train lover in your life, or just adore old signs, check out step-by-step guide for making it yourself.  I hate to admit this, but this

Christmas Pinterest Fails

Christmas Pinterest Fails

The holidays are the season of crafting, baking and well-meaning creative adventures, inspired by thousands of shiny Pinterest projects gone right… but oh so many also go wrong. I remember one Christmas standing in my kitchen cursing out loud and yelling at pretzel rods that kept breaking in hardened caramel, which got all over my

20+ Handmade Gifts Guys will Actually Like

20+ Handmade Gifts Guys will Actually Like

While I love to give (and receive) handmade gifts, I know that not everyone appreciates them quite as much. Guys can be especially hard to please in the DIY gift department, but you’re sure to find something on this list. I’ve given many to rave reviews and some are on my next round of to

Upcycled Sweater Holiday Crafts

Upcycled Sweater Holiday Crafts

Before you throw out that sweater you no longer wear or no longer fits, consider upcycling it into these holiday crafts including a sweater pillow, Christmas tree or wine bottle holder. These make great decor for your home or  handmade gifts. Before I donate clothes anymore, I always take a second look at my items

Zip Code Pillow

Zip Code Pillow

This Zip Code Pillow is a unique decorating accessory and makes a great gift idea for a going away present, housewarming, trip commemoration or wedding present.  This Zip Code Pillow has been on my list of projects for a few years after I walked by a local shop, the Tandem Brick and saw a similar set