My husband helped me clean our bedroom closet over the weekend, because he’s sweet like that. He didn’t know what he was in for. (He does have a lot of boxes of stuff in there.) The closet is now spotless and fresh, and during that adventure, I unearthed some fun treasures – old photos that…
Would you love to learn modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and/or more traditional pointed pen calligraphy styles like Copperplate? This post will get you started with tips on supplies, books, and more. Pointed pen calligraphy lends itself to so many projects – letters, notes, wall art, envelope art, tags, invitations, card making, and more….
This cute, no-sew Christmas ornament from fabric scraps could very well be one of the easiest crafts I have ever done. I can’t even remember when I made the one in the picture, but a crafty friend showed me how to do this many years ago. The ornament has a quilted look, like a crazy…
My father-in- law turned 80 late last year. (He looks like he’s in his mid 60’s—seriously.) My husband wanted to give him something kind of special–something with forethought and effort. He came up with a great idea—to find items from the year his dad was born, 1932, and combine them in a display box with…
Today I want to show you a simple Christmas craft using those little wooden blocks from the craft store. I gave the set in this picture to the parents of that sweet little baby on the middle block (who happens to be my niece!) This post contains affiliate links, which means I’ll earn a small commission if…
Here’s a very simple project that makes a much appreciated gift. Stamped tumbled tile coasters are practical and pretty. One year I made these for just about everybody for Christmas, and they were a big hit. (Well, anyway, everyone seemed to like them… ) This post contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission…
Today I want to show you a fun project made with shaving cream and paint. Have you ever heard of marbling paper with shaving cream? This kind of paper marbling is so simple and fun for both adults and kids, and it only requires a few inexpensive supplies. Making marbled paper from shaving cream is…
I have a project for you today that is pretty and versatile and would make a cute Valentine, Christmas, Easter treat or teacher gift or (insert occasion!), filled with candy or little trinkets. You can even turn them upside down to make cute cone Christmas tree decorations, make great paper carrots for Easter, or the perfect May…