Search results for: “Crafts”
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Make a Heart Envelope and Star Bunting
Learn how to make a heart envelope and star bunting with these two quick tutorials! Recently I found an old star paper punch in my craft drawer and knew that it was destined for a project. I’m currently working on a very special present that I’ll be sharing next week and decided that I needed…
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How to Make a Rosebud Barrette
Learn how to make a rosebud barrette with this simple tutorial. It’s perfect for Easter and also makes a really sweet gift! Can you believe Easter is less than a week away? I have so many happy memories of Easter from my childhood but for some reason, one of the things that I remember most…
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Painted Pine Cones Centerpiece
This painted pine cones project came out of nowhere. I was on a walk and picked up a Douglas fir pine cone because I thought it was cute. Later on in the day, I was going to take a picture of it when I noticed the little pieces on it looked like tulips. I wondered…
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The Truth About Craft Blogging
This morning as I was talking to my husband, I reached over to pick up a small craft I had been working on for the past few days. I wanted to know the truth—whether I should feature it on the blog or not—so I picked it up to show him and ask. The second I…
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Make Your Own Embroidered Ornaments
There’s just something about projects that are on a miniature scale that makes them extra cute, don’t you think? I really love embroidery projects and while I am working on one right now that will take me a little more time (but it is gorgeous and well worth it), I wanted to make a fast…
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Woodland Creatures – Toilet Paper Roll Craft
This woodland creatures toilet paper roll craft is simple to make and will lead to hours of imaginary play afterwards. We love these! Okay, I am officially a toilet paper rolls as a craft convert. I collected a bunch of rolls for my DIY pillow boxes just in case I messed them up and was…
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How to Make a Princess Peg Doll
Have you ever made a princess peg doll? What I love about this craft is not only does it help use up bits and pieces of your craft and fabric stash, the designs are limitless due to whatever fabric you have on hand. Several years ago I bought a package of peg dolls thinking I…
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DIY Pillow Boxes
I love the idea of giving a little gift to my sweetheart every day of Valentine’s week. It usually isn’t anything astronomically expensive, just sweet notes here and there to let him know I love him. Recently, I kept on seeing pins on my Pinterest feed for transforming empty toilet paper rolls to pillow boxes.…
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How to Give Generously When You Don’t Have A Dime
You don’t have to be rich to have a generous heart and give to others. Here are some ideas on how to give generously when you don’t have much. I’ve been thinking about this post for a while. My blog is about living a creative life. It’s about having a generous heart and giving to…
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5 MORE Ways to Spark Your Creativity
It has been fun to see how my first article, 5 Ways to Spark Your Creativity, has resonated with so many people from different walks in life. My hope with these posts is that you will be encouraged to start where you are and grow from there. I admit I am one of those people…