From the monthly archives: July 2011
As parents, our goal is to bring up well rounded children who will, because of the people they are, make the world a better place. We want to expose them to music, sports, literature and the arts. We want them to have an understanding of other cultures and realize that the rest of the world [...]
There are lots of ways to upcycle picture frames. One of my favorites involves organizing your jewelry so it’s not tangled up in a pile in your room. Here are two picture frames I converted into jewelry hangers.
I had a stash of frames in my basement that weren’t in current [...]
These button headbands are cute and easy to make. I started with these Goody headbands from Target, but you can use whatever kind you like. These are good (puns follow me) because they don’t feel too tight on your head, and they’re really stretchy, so they fit kids and adults. They come in [...]
Steal my craft projects, copy my work, or create something new based on my ideas. Really.
We are on the internet, after all. Everyone can see this. I show you what I did because it makes me happy to share and I hope you will be inspired. Some creatives are very possessive of their ideas. [...]
These coasters are fun to make and quite versatile. I stumbled on this tutorial several weeks ago over at Chronicles of the Carrot Top Mom. She used really cute photos of her kids, and did some Photoshop work to add a few extra touches to the coasters.
I [...]
It all started at Christmas last year. I hadn’t been all that crafty for a long time. We’re talking years. When I got stuck while trying to think of gifts to give the people I love, I decided to think about it from the outside in. I began making gift bags customized for the recipient. [...]
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