If you’re looking for an inexpensive Valentine’s Day craft, newspaper hearts fit the bill perfectly. Many people get free newspapers and fliers in the mail and this project can turn those papers into simple hearts for Valentine’s Day decorating. These newspaper hearts look sweet on their own or can be strung together for a Valentine’s […]
Bonnie Thomas
Holiday scenes captured in glass jars are easy to make and can be placed on tabletops, windowsills, and fireplace mantels to add festive charm to your holiday decor. The possibilities for customizing your own jar to fit the theme of the holiday are as endless as your imagination. Rather than going to a craft store […]
For some people, November may seem a bit early to be thinking about Christmas and all the baking, decorating and gift giving the holiday entails. But some holiday crafts are best prepared for in advance — like this handmade Christmas Advent calendar. I like to experiment with different styles and types of Advent calendars to […]
Halloween and Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) are the perfect occasions to make jointed skeleton decorations. This easy Halloween craft looks great propped up on shelves and window sills and mixed in with your holiday décor. Materials to Make Jointed Skeleton Decorations: Black polymer clay (i.e. Fimo or Sculpey) – you […]
Learn how to decoupage a collage onto wooden, craft blocks with images and words. This cute craft is assembled in a similar method to the way you would create a collage on paper. When completed, collage blocks can be lined up or stacked on a shelf They also make great centerpieces, bookends and paper weights. […]
Canvas photo prints — black and white photos transferred to canvas — are a unique alternative to hanging photos in frames. Canvas boards add texture and depth to photographs, and the transfer method used in this project leaves images looking weathered and aged, which gives the photos additional character and charm. When words are included […]
Anyone who has ever spent time searching for the perfect set of dishes knows how frustrating it can be to find exactly what you want. If you can’t locate dinnerware that suits your personal taste, try your hand at designing your own custom dishes. Not only will you end up with a set of custom […]
When my family moved into our house years ago, I looked at the empty spaces waiting to be filled throughout our home. Being on a budget, I needed to find an economical way to decorate a house full of white walls. I knew it would be a challenge, but I rolled up my sleeves and […]
Summer vacations mean bare feet, the smell of sunscreen, catching fireflies at night, and watermelon seed fights. For me and my son, it also means camping at a place near and dear to our hearts—Hermit Island, Maine. And at the end of it all, it requires a special summer vacation memento like an ocean diorama […]
Matchboxes offer multiple opportunities for use in artwork, playtime, organization, and gift giving. There are so many ways to recycle and recreate matchboxes that I could write an entire book on it. However, I will limit this post to just a few ideas on how to make decorative matchboxes. Let’s start with a basic makeover […]
Matryoshka Dolls have delighted me since childhood. There is something surprising and whimsical about taking apart a figurine a layer at a time to discover how many personas are hiding inside. Matryoshkas typically feature folk women in their traditional dress, but modern day matryoshkas are called “nesting dolls” and you can find them today in […]
Slipping a small note or gift in a decorative re-purposed mint tin is a creative way to show your appreciation for someone special. The tins are visually appealing, and they’re also functional and reusable containers. They’re also easy to make and customizable to the tastes of the person you are presenting it to. Materials Needed […]