Thomas Kinkade Art Gifts and Collectibles
In today’s decorating world, a plain old Christmas tree sitting in the corner and a holiday wreath hanging from the door just doesn’t cut it. A string of lights on the outside eave or a holiday doily...
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Whoa Whoa Whoa! It’s Autumn. Chill Out on the Christmas Decor
Although mega stores started shelving Christmas decorations before miniature Frankensteins and mummies begged for candy at our front doors, it doesn’t mean it’s perfectly fine to start decking the...
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Sweet Stitched Greeting Card Tutorial
To make this Sweet Stitched Greeting Card you will need the following: * a blank greeting card * multi-colored card stock paper *for younger children or beginners I suggest using construction...
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The 2012 Art of Crafts’ Christmas Craft Competition
After the success of last year’s Christmas themed craft competition, I wanted to throw the doors open again for this year’s event. The theme of course is Christmas and you can enter any type of craft,...
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Whimsical Winter Gift Tags Tutorial
To make these whimsical winter gift tags you will need the following: * patterned holiday paper * scraps of colored paper * snowy glitter * a permanent marker * a glue stick * scissors...
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Felt Snowman Embroidery Tutorial
To make this cute felt snowman embroidery, you will need: * stiff, dark blue colored felt sized 5″ x 7″ * colored card stock sized 5 x 7″ * a 5″ x 7″ frame for hanging * white, blue and orange...
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Christmas Floral Decorations
My thanks go to Alison, for allowing me to contribute my tips on Christmas floral arrangements as a guest on her blog. I would like to share with you two ideas for making simple Christmas decorations...
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Jolly Elf in a Jam Jar Tutorial
To make this very seasonal jolly elf in a jam jar you will need: a nice, sturdy pine cone colored pipe cleaners artificial snow or glitter permanent markers wooden bead or ball of dried white clay...
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Craftsy Christmas Sale – Ends Christmas Eve
I have posted before about Craftsy and I think you all know that I believe they offer great courses at a great price. Here are the key reasons I love them: Range: There is a wide range of great...
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Fun and Simple Valentine’s Day Crafts
This Valentine’s Day take your crafting skills to a new level. Instead of focusing all your efforts on your child’s school valentines, focus on things you can do for a romantic night in with your...
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Decorate Your Home for Spring: 4 Easter Crafts
Easter is underrated. Despite being the oldest holiday and an important holiday to Christians, it often plays second fiddle to Christmas (ReligionFacts.com). Easter is during one of the most beautiful...
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Easter Craft: Baby Bunnies
Who doesn’t love a group of adorable, pastel colored, baby bunnies? Especially around the Easter season! These tiny rabbits are easy to make, fun to paint, and make great presents for friends and...
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Crafting Christmas in August
August is a month for picnics and fireworks, boating and barbecues. We certainly don’t think about Christmas during the summer. August, though, is the best time for crafters to look ahead to the...
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Halloween Friends Tutorial
Here’s the perfect way to get ready for fall and the upcoming Halloween holiday! An easy and fun craft for kids and adults, Halloween Friends are the perfect decoration for your home or outfit! You...
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Halloween Crafts Round Up
Well we are fast approaching Halloween and so I thought today I would do a round up of some of the Halloween crafts we have featured in the past, in case there is anything you might like to try out. Ok...
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Thanksgiving Turkey Table Cards Tutorial
This craft is a fun way to engage kids for a couple of days this November Have them collect about two dozen pretty leaves from the yard and press them in a heavy book for at least 24 hours. When the...
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Three Top Gift Wrapping Tips For The Christmas Season
Christmas is a very exciting time for everybody. For arts and crafts enthusiasts, it’s the perfect time to put their skills to use. Making the actual gifts yourself is just one part of the DIY...
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Gingerbread Ornaments Tutorial
These adorable gingerbread ornaments aren’t real food, they’re paper – making them super easy and fun for young children! Decorate your tree with a dozen of these cute cut outs, or use them as clever...
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Easter Arts and Crafts Ideas
Easter is definitely one of the more crafty holidays celebrated each year. Candy, Easter baskets, and painted eggs bring out the crafty and creative side to even the most uninspired and uncreative...
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Halloween Cat Shelf Sitters
These adorable miniature paper cats are sure to add something special to your Halloween display this fall. I’ve been visiting my family in Pennsylvania this fall, and am quite taken with primitive and...
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