I thought I would get a jumpstart on some fun handmade gifts and make pine cone fire starters this year. For my first batch, I used a large red cinnamon-scented candle and a spool of candle wick. Next, I’m excited to experiment with different colors and different scents of wax — it will be a good way for me to get rid of all my candles and Scentsy wax which I no longer use, since I’ve become a fan of diffusing essential oils.
Seasonal Crafts
11 Kid-Friendly Fourth Of July Crafts… DIY Fun for All Ages!
Engage the kids this summer with Independence Day themed crafts to get them excited for the Fourth of July holiday. From DIY tote bags to homemade sparklers, patriotic face painting, and more… here are 11 ways to add sparkle to kids craft time on the 4th of July!
Making A Burlap Wreath: Here’s How To Make A Beachy Wreath With Burlap, Shells, And Pearls
I make a lot of wreaths. See my best tips for making a burlap wreath yourself. I made this wreath with burlap as a thank you gift for friends who let me stay at their beach house.
How To Make A Deco Mesh Wreath To Hang On Your Door – Fun Ideas For Every Holiday!
Looking for some DIY holiday wreath alternatives? Deco mesh wreaths look great hanging on your door, and they can be made for ANY holiday or special event.
Craft Supplies
My Cricut Review: Cricut Expression vs Original Cricut Machine
Whether you’re a teacher, homeschooling mom, or just an avid crafter, the Cricut machine is a tool that you will use over and over again. I use mine for papercrafting. Here’s my review of the Cricut Expression compared to the Original Cricut machine.
Household & Craft Glues 101: A Guide To The Best Glues & Adhesives For DIY Projects
Wondering which glue to use? Here’s the ultimate Craft Glue Guide, plus tips & tools to help you find the right glue for all your household projects!
Cardmaking
Personalized Graduation Cards: A DIY Grad Card In School Colors With Grad Caps & Tassels
With graduation season upon up, I thought I’d share how to make a DIY grad card yourself. See how to make DIY personalized graduation cards like this one — with the grad’s name, school colors, and graduation year. Plus a matching DIY envelope!
How To Make Envelopes For Your Handmade Cards: A Tutorial For Making Envelopes Step By Step
Want to know how to make an envelope for a card? Here are my step by step instructions for making envelopes that will match your handmade cards. See how to make an envelope step by step!
Handmade St. Patrick’s Day Cards: Here’s A Very Lucky Card You Can Make For Friends!
Follow my step-by-step instructions to make your own lucky cards this year. Celebrate your special friends with these handmade St Patricks Day cards – because nothing says ‘lucky’ quite like a 4-leaf clover and a ladybug!
Scrapbooking
8 Clever Ideas For Making Thanksgiving Scrapbook Pages
The decorations, the family that arrives to help celebrate, the food – all of these are reasons to take pictures then make fun Thanksgiving scrapbook pages!
Halloween Card Sayings, Poems & Quotes For DIY Greeting Cards And Scrapbook Journaling
Looking for cute sayings, witty quotes & fun poems for Scrapbook journaling or handmade cards? Use these Halloween card sayings in your crafty Halloween projects
My Collection Of 12×12 Scrapbooks: 14 And Counting!
I started scrapbooking when I was in high school. Here’s why I scrapbook and how I organize my scrapbooking albums.
