While crochet is certainly a fun craft did you know that you can make crochet part of your daily routine and watch your stress melt away? Crochet has been found to be a great way to relieve the stress and …[Continue]
Blue Jean Book Bag
If your kids are facing those last days of summer with nothing to do and to much time on their hands you may want to consider having them try some of these back to school crafts. These homemade school supplies …[Continue]
Decoupage 101: Making Any Object a Piece of Art
Decoupage, an art form that involves layering cut out pictures to create a beautiful object d’art, is a fantastic way to breathe new life into an outdated piece of wooden furniture, like a dresser, or to add color and character …[Continue]
Placemat Crafts: 3 Great Theme Ideas
Making placemats with your children is a wonderful activity. Children love arts and crafts time and it’s always nice to see your home decorated with your children’s artwork. Consider making some fun placemats that can be sent to grandparents and …[Continue]
Newspaper Dragon Hat
If the weather is turning cooler and forcing your kids indoors then you may want to set up some crafts for them to do. Crafts are a great way to beat the after school boredom hours if your kids are …[Continue]
Decoupage Crafts
Decoupage, a fun craft you can do at home, often using materials you already have, is an art form where you layer paper cut outs and use varnish to seal them onto an object. Started in Japan, decoupage became all …[Continue]
Foam Flower Magnets
This is another easy to do magnet that will delight your family and friends. You can use precut flower pieces or design your own. Traditional flower shapes look the best (daisies, tulips etc.) What you will need: Precut flower shapes …[Continue]
Seashell Refrigerator Magnet
This is one of the easiest yet most spectacular magnets to make. You can purchase seashells at your local craft store or use treasured mementos from a trip to the beach. What you will need: Seashell Mix Small Dried or …[Continue]
Golfing Dad’s Memo Board
If your Dad especially loves golf then this is a gift you can make especially for him. What you will need: Jumbo Craft Sticks Cork Magnetic Strips Tacky Glue Mini Golf Club Paint and Brush Scissors Instructions for the project: …[Continue]
Breast Cancer Awareness Magnet
Magnet crafts are lots of fun to make and extremely versatile. You can make magnets to reflect your favorite items, support your favorite cause or just to brighten someone’s day with a little gift. Magnet crafts are fairly easy to …[Continue]
Gemstone Magnets
This fun and shiny magnets are for anyone who likes a little bling! What you will need: Foam Magnet Shapes or Magnetic Foam Sheets and Scissors Gemstones Gem Glue Permanent Black Marker Instructions for the project: If making your own …[Continue]
Mini Retro Magnets
These little magnets are really hot right now! If you are not into retro you can use anything to make these (wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, printed tissue paper). What you will need: Clear Decorative Gemstones Double Sided Sticky Sheets (Heavy …[Continue]
