My craft space is a very important part of me. I spend a lot of time in my craft room, and I have tons of supplies, so it has to be organized in a way that works for me. I … Read the rest
CHA Recap
The summer Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show is always held in Chicago. More specifically, Rosemont, Illinois. I had originally intended to head down their myself, but after meeting and interviewing the Craft Editor for Reader’s Digest Publications, Shalana … Read the rest
My Kitchen Facelift
We bought this house in the summer of 2007. The previous owners built it themselves in the mid-fifties and raised their family here. The family grew up, moved out and had families of their own. As years came … Read the rest
7 Really Cool Wind Chime Ideas
I was out looking for wind chime craft ideas and found some really cool ones whilst searching. The one using the old biscuit cutters is so fun, I have some of those cutters myself! Some have tutorials, some do not, … Read the rest
Crafting with Epsom Salts
You may have already noticed that using epsom salt as a craft medium is becoming more and more popular. It’s an inexpensive material that’s readily available at discount department stores and dollar stores. Epsom salt
goes a long way and … Read the rest
Hawthorne Hill Farm Craft Fair
Last month I headed out to Hawthorne Hill Farm where throughout the season you will find a variety of hand crafters selling their wares. Hawthorne Hill Farm is located in southeast Wisconsin, not far from Milwaukee in the town of … Read the rest
Craft Gossip Visits Country Woman Magazine
If you live in the Midwest, chances are you’ve heard of and probably even subscribe to Country Woman Magazine. Its colorful pages are full of great ideas for those women who love the country lifestyle. That doesn’t mean that … Read the rest
12 Letter And Monogram Craft Ideas
Decorating your home with letters and monograms can be a fun and creative way to add personality and character to a room. Whether it’s a single initial representing your family name, or a meaningful word or phrase spelled out on … Read the rest
6 Cool Lighting Ideas for Your Home
Whether it’s mood lighting ideas or full on chandy stuff, I’ve gathered a few to give you some inspiration. Check out these fun ideas from Three Boys, Sweetest Occasion, BlogHer, and more.
1. Windowpane Lanterns
2. Fringe Chandelier
3. Font … Read the rest
4 Fun Pet Projects
Hey you pet lovers out there, or more specifically dog and cat lovers.. here are some fun projects to make with Fido or FiFi in mind. Does anyone really ever name their pets Fido or FiFi?? Anyway, here are 4 … Read the rest
6 Family Friendly Crafts
If you’re looking for some fun projects that are family friendly, here are six great choices. From boredom busting ideas to games to play, there’s something fun for everyone. These projects are perfect for the warm weather days ahead. parents, … Read the rest
6 Creative Gardening Projects – Small Balcony Ideas
Welcome to this week’s garden inspiration roundup! If you’re anything like me, the excitement of starting a new gardening project never really fades—whether it’s your first seed of the season or your fiftieth. And while some folks might say it’s … Read the rest
13 Ideas for Spring Craft and Garden Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As the weather starts to warm up and spring blooms, it’s the perfect time to start planning and getting inspired for your crafting and gardening projects. Spring is a season of renewal and growth, … Read the rest
9 Year Old Builds Cardboard Arcade
There I was, minding my own business, drinking my coffee when I saw a post on Facebook. Seems there’s a little boy named Caine in East L.A. that spent the summer going to work with his dad in the family … Read the rest
8 Spring Flower Crafts
April showers certainly do bring May’s beautiful flowers! Even crafty ones. Here are 8 different ways to create flowers using fabric, nylon, contact paper, tissue paper and more.
1. Fabric Flowers
2. Crepe Paper Roses
3. Tissue Paper and Crepe … Read the rest