No matter how hard I try, I cant seem to rubber stamp like a pro. I take all the right steps only to have a big blank space in the middle, or half is stamped correctly but the other half is too light...
I know that one of these days I will think that the new fluorescent compact bulbs are cute with their curly tops, but I am mourning incandescent bulbs. As an homage, I decided to make a light bulb sh...
I used venetian plaster on my bathroom walls a few years ago. Loved it! I prefer to trowel on my paint rather than have it drip and splatter off my brush and roller. Its a workout, but worth it.Basic...
Mom deserves a prize for all of her hard work. Besides, who can resist those wonderful decorated tins? By mixing and matching, I was able to channel my inner bohemian and make the perfect trophy.Take...
Heres a fun tutorial to turn your old silverware and shirt buttons into a gorgeous lapel pin for Mom. Give her a little glamour for all the polishing and mending shes done in her life. Materialssilve...
This fun Mothers Day gift is one of those things I call a "Crift". Its a craft that is more than a card and less than a gift; just right for those in between times.You need to buy a com...
I dont know about you, but I always plan my parties from the dessert. If I have a yen for a rich dessert, then dinner has to be on the light side and vice versa. Im not proud of this but at least you...
Theres nothing like a trip to the dollar store to reboot your creative mojo. I had seen this finished product online and thought it would be fun to replicate. Here goes.The toy department yielded thi...
While I love spring pastels as much as the next guy, I feel the need for some punchy black and white to give an edge to my Easter decorations. You can make this paper basket any color youd like....
Sometimes I have egg on my face and sometimes I have egg shells around my neck. Besides, this is the perfect way to use up those dyed eggs you made for Easter.Materialswooden beadsdyed egg shellstack...
This tutorial couldnt be easier and it will get rid of your frustrations as well. Materialselectric copper wire16 gauge copper wirebeadcopper chainToolsneedle nose pliersbench blockhammerpaint brushw...
Do you carefully wrap presents only to watch in horror as people rip open the gifts and throw away the expensive paper, box and ribbon? Here is a great way insure that doesnt happen. Materials:small ...
Im almost embarrassed to post this as a craft because it is so easy. But sometimes we all need easy and besides this is neat.It began with a trip to the dollar store where I spotted these elastic cov...
Are you ready for a little play on words for St. Patricks Day? You may want to say this out loud. Download this document here.Download this document here.Print them on either side of a pie...
A friend of mine wears a necklace with a circle pendant and hooks her glasses through the hole. She was looking for something different. I thought this would fill the bill. Its made it out of rebar w...
Normally I wouldnt give instructions for something I found in a rummage sale, but this is applicable for a picture frame, a window, a drawer front or kitchen cabinet so I feel that I can go ahead. Ma...
I found a picture of an old typewriter -remember those? It gave birth in my wee little mind to a perfect Valentines Day card. Please play along. Download this image here and print on a pie...
Have I told you how much I like punches? I was thinking that it would be neat to be able to punch shapes out of metal. Then I realized that I had a recycling bin full of punchable metal. (yes, I drin...
Today marks the end of my third year of blogging and the beginning of the fourth. Ive published 185 posts, most of them crafts and an assortment of recipes. (more than any craft book Ive ever b...
Its Chinese New Year and although fortune cookies originated in San Francisco, I cant think of a better time to make these. They can be made up to a week before a party and are a great conversation s...
I must confess that I got interested in Photoshop as way to make my paintings easier and better. I figured that if I could turn photos into sketches, half of my work would be done. Ive tried almost e...
Have you ever noticed that certain objects multiply if left in dark places? Wire hangers, bills and keys come readily to mind. Id been playing with a way to make a sunburst mirror when I stumbled upo...
I opened a new catalog (well new to me) and spied a large wire clock. $300? I dont think so. It does have 2 things I like; clock faces and wire. Maybe I could make one. To be honest it isnt a working...
I love wearing hats, especially for fun events, but I suffer from that dreaded affliction: Hat Head. Again, CSMT to the rescue.The materials are simple; a cereal box, a cardboard tube and a headband....
Do you want to knock their socks off at the annual Christmas buffet party? Bring this. Its not that hard, but looks spectacular.I usually use a styrofoam tree, but I found this papiermache one at Mic...
Christmas crackers are a tradition in our house. Ive wanted to make my own as the commercial ones (that I can afford) are a little banal. I long for fancy victorian ones. Weve all seen tutorials on h...
I had some very small scraps of my favorite fabrics that I didnt want to throw away. What to do? I happened to spy a cute little coin purse I bought in Chinatown. The perfect solution.I searche...
Im hoping you have the same weird sense of humor that I do.Start with a 15" tabletop wooden round from Lowes. Its about $7 and its shrink wrapped. (there seems to be something intrinsically wrong...
Since this is the beginning of the crazy season, I thought Id interject a little fun and give you an extra post.I saw this a few years ago and thought it was terribly clever. Friends just opened a li...
This was in a Pottery Barn catalog a few years ago. Not sure now if it was for sale or just a prop, but I vowed to make one. You gotta love those scrapbooking doodads, especially the numbers and lett...
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