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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!
Read moreHere's ideas on how to make your own Valentine's Day cards in a hurry... plus matching envelopes!
Read moreI wanted a fun (and useful!) DIY Valentine gift for all the teachers in my son’s Parents Day Out program. This simple crayon-themed Gift Basket also works as a Pencil Holder once all the candy is gone! Since most of the supplies come from the Dollar Store, it's affordable... only $3 apiece to make. This is a great gift basket idea for ANYONE with a desk job (not just a teacher) — if the gift is intended to come from a kid. See the steps to make your own super simple teacher gift baskets!
Read moreWhether you're a teacher, homeschool 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.
Read moreLooking for easy DIY handmade Birthday cards that you can make quickly? Here are several great ideas!
Read moreThe Ojo de Dios (Eye of God) is a Native American craft. These are made for children when they are born, and a new eye is added for each year until they are the age of 5. All you need for this Gods eye craft project is 2 sticks and some yarn or string!
Read moreWant 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!
Read moreThe Cricut is really a personal die-cut machine. In typical scrapbooking-addict fashion, I quickly collected several more cartridges... and learned that not all cartridges are the same. I also purchased two of Cricut's newest additions: Design Studio and Jukebox. Here's my review.
Read moreHere are some DIY ribbon organizers you can make yourself, plus one ribbon organizer you can buy that I happen to like...
Read moreI dug deep and found several places that are currently offering FREE scrapbook supplies online. These will help you feed your scrapbooking addiction without breaking the bank! This article includes: FREE layout sketches & ideas, FREE embellishments, diecuts & papers, FREE page titles & journaling tools, Ways to use everyday household items for scrapbooking, Where to buy scrapbook supplies online for cheap, and Freebies for digital scrapbookers.
Read moreYou can use Facebook groups to find other scrapbookers or stampers who may not be local for you, but if you want to actually get together with others you can try Meetup.com.
Read moreNeed a quick card for Valentine's Day? These 2 cards with matching envelopes can easily be made using 2 decorative sheets of paper, heart stickers, and 1 sheet each of red and white paper.
Read moreI've had an idea for a trick double scoop ice cream cone Birthday card, and here it is. At first glance, it just looks like a regular ice cream cone. Then you pull up on the cherry and -- surprise -- you see a second scoop! Need a 'sweet' handmade birthday card? This one is fun!
Read moreWith these ideas, you can organize your scrapbook or stamping room quickly and easily. It's really not that difficult, it just takes a little time and perseverance. And after you do it, you'll wonder how you went so long without having an organized craft space!
Read moreHere are some ideas of fun things you can do with Christmas stamps. Everything from make special gifts that are personalized to making your own wrapping paper and gift tags.
Read moreIf you're looking for a small Halloween gift or giveaway for a Halloween party, these Halloween gift bags are ideal. They're simple to make, and can be personalized any way you like.
Read moreSo many colors, so little time! Following are all the reasons that I completely adore the Close To My Heart dye-based inks.
Read moreFollowing are some great tips for making your own recipe scrapbook pages...
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