I’d seen this cool effect on glass luminaries, vases and candle holders before but I never knew how they had made it. I thought it was some special kind of crackle paint and stinky over coating to make it bubble up or something. Then I saw a trick in a Better Homes and Gardens Christmas […]
How to Make Finger Puppet Place Cards for Thanksgiving Dinner
If your kids are anything like mine, they always want to help. If you’re anything like me, finding ways for the kids to help with Thanksgiving dinner is a hard to solve problem. I don’t want them stirring or chopping when I’m not able to focus on them 100 percent. No burns or cut fingers […]
Beaded Star Christmas Tree Ornaments
These beaded Christmas tree star ornaments look beautiful and are a quick, easy, mess-free craft that children can make (or help make). You need only a few supplies and a few minutes and you’ll have your tree looking starry! Supplies needed: pipe cleaners pony beads Instructions: 1. String 10 beads on a pipe cleaner. Double […]
How to Make a No-Sew Sponge Bob Costume
This no-sew costume is easy to make and can be used as a Halloween costume, a dress-up costume or as a party costume for a Sponge Bob SquarePants fan. All it takes to make this Sponge Bob costume is some inexpensive paints, a box and a few accessories. Kids can help with some of the steps, […]
Make Your Own Christmas Angel Decorations with the Kids
It’s already November and time to start thinking about the Christmas decorations. I love making my own decorations, whether they involve pine cones and glitter or just simple things that kids can make. These Christmas Angel decorations are great for placing on the windowsill, mantelpiece, or for your angel at the top of the tree. […]
Upcycled Jar-to-Flower-Vase
Hi there! I’m Kelli and I blog over at eatprayreadlove.com. I love meeting new friends, so I hope you’ll stop by and say hi! Today I’m going to show you how to do a really simple craft – and you probably already have all the supplies on hand. You’ll need: —>a jar or bottle (at […]
Two Crafts to Give as Budget Friendly Christmas Gifts
Making Christmas gifts, especially when you are on a budget, is an ideal way to save money. Now, don’t think these craft gifts are going to be cheezy, because people pay good money for these simple crafts at craft fairs and at your local Christmas tree farms. The only requirements for these simple handmade Christmas […]
Sew a Sweet, Simple Patchwork Fairy or Wizard Hat
Can you feel the season creeping up on us? It’s heading toward Halloween, and it’s that time when small folks start clamoring for Halloween costumes. Thankfully, this year my daughter wants to be a baby – a simple costume involving items that we already have around the house. Halloween costumes can get expensive! So can […]
DIY Fall Wreath
I love Fall! I love the colors, the cooler temperatures (in Florida, that means we occasionally dip into the 70s or gasp! the 60s). And I absolutely love all of the warm Fall colors to decorate with in my home. If you aren’t quite ready to get the Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations down from the attic, then […]
Trellis Point Crochet Tutorial
Would you love to have linens decorated with beautiful crocheted lace, but don’t love the $100 price tags? Perhaps you need a special wedding or Christmas present, but you’re on a budget? This crochet pattern is fairly simple to learn and makes an elegant edging for linens. Once you learn the basics, you can easily add different elements […]
Homemade Mason Jar Spice Holders
One of the benefits of drying your own herbs from the garden is that you always have plenty. When I dehydrate a batch of basil herbs, I end up with tons more than could possibly fit into a single, repurposed spice jar. So I needed a way to store my garden fresh herbs that would […]
Nicky Epstein Knits for Dolls: 25 Fun, Fabulous Outfits for 18-Inch Dolls
Nicky Epstein Books An Imprint of Sixth & Spring Books New York Paperback ISBN13: 978-1-936096-54-1 8.5 x 10 x .35 inches • 128 pages This book is a visual delight to the knitting craftsperson. Many doll knitting patterns are mediocre at best. Not so with this substantial work from Nicky Epstein. 128 pages crammed full […]
