This post is brought to you by Carla Leon for Pura Vida Princess. Are you the DIY-crafter-budget/saver-Pinterest addict? Here´s a way to cut down costs on soap and create something even better. This is sure to become a go-to gift idea for a friend, family member or hostess. When making soap, you have to learn a few basics and some precautions. No rocket science here, just remember - safety first. Some Universal Soap ingredients: Lye (100%) Animal Fat (Vegetal … [Continue reading...]
Let’s face it: Christmas can be pricey. But with Christmas months away, this may not be on your mind. Why not save yourself the mid-December anxiety of Christmas crafting and start brainstorming thrifty ideas now? After much thought I realized that one of the most available materials for crafting is paper. There is tons of paper everywhere. Whether you stock up on scrapbook prints or happen to save tons of flyers, that paper can be put to use on homemade Christmas decorations. This year, … [Continue reading...]
Cookie decorating has become a popular art in the confectionary field. Crafters and bakers alike seem to find cookie decorating extremely gratifying. In just a few minutes, a cookie can be transformed from a simple shape into a colorful, edible work of art. Today cookies are not just decorated for the holidays…they’re often used as [...]
Man, it sometimes seems like sewing projects are tailored only to women. What about the boys? After all, according to the U.S. census roughly 50% of the population is made up of men, so there’s really no need to exclude them from sewing adventures. I’ve rounded up some sewing projects with men in mind. Make [...]
This project is brought to you by Latrice Murphy from Any Occasion. I have been waiting for spring for a long time here in Illinois and it’s finally arrived. This has gotten me in the mood to create projects with flowers, so naturally I thought some floral cards would be great to have on hand [...]
If you’ve always dreamed of being a jewelry designer but didn’t know where to begin, you can stop dreaming and start doing with Jewelry Making for Beginners: 11 Beginner Jewelry Projects. The latest in a series of free jewelry pattern eBooks from AllFreeJewelryMaking.com, Jewelry Making for Beginners helps you build a solid foundation of fundamental [...]
This post is brought to you by Sara Dawkins of NannyPro.com. Integrating arts and crafts into children’s lives will not only help to keep them entertained and exploring their creativity, but also show appreciation for important figures like mom and dad. Help them create thoughtful, handmade gifts that show important people that they are never [...]
What’s the most important part of your quilting presentation to you? For some, it’s the pattern itself, while others may be more focused on how finishing elements complete everything. As we all know, quilters have so much to be aware of when it comes to making a quality quilt, and the best way to get [...]
Adding color to your paper, fabric, and wood crafts doesn’t have to be limited to markers and colored pencils. There’s a much easier way to get beautiful colors, lush and professional blending, and it comes in a bottle no bigger than your thumb! The inks and stamp pads from Imagine Crafts are so easy and [...]
It seems Craftwell, makers of the eBosser Automatic Embosser and Die Cutter, announced a new partnership with Teresa Collins Designs. This new partnership means new exclusive designs. According to the press release, Teresa Collins Designs will create an exclusive design collection for use with the eBosser and eCraft product lines, including new embossing folders in [...]
In a recent staff meeting, my fellow craft editors and I were discussing popular topics in e-mail newsletters (are you a subscriber?). During our conversation, we realized that fairy tale-inspired projects are particularly hot right now. It seems that crocheters, knitters, quilters and everyone in between wants to take a mental trip to another time [...]
A woman’s bag really says so much about who she is. Carrying a giant tote with tons of pockets? You could be a new mommy or a person who needs to carry their entire life along with them. A tiny clutch? You could be headed to a fancy event … or a complete minimalist. While [...]