Check out our Craft Trends board on Pinterest! It blows my mind that paper flowers have become so realistic lately. Using tissue paper and crepe paper can really take a flower DIY to the next level and mimic real petals. There are so many different ways to create your own paper flowers to use in a wedding, decorate …
By General Crafts Contributor Michelle Bring some spring cheer to the walls of your home by making your own wall vase to put some flowers in. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own: One-Ball Mason Jar 16 oz. Pint Regular Mouth. DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish (I used the color called “Refreshing“). DecoArt Americana …
Here in Portland it’s the most beautiful time of year. Everything seems to be blooming at once. I know it won’t last forever, so we’re enjoying it while it lasts; going for nature walks, playing in the backyard, and taking lots of pictures of the beautiful flowers we find. Another way for the family to …
When we take our little ones on nature walks we always point out and name the flowers we see and you would be amazed at how quickly even toddlers remember the names of a variety of flowers. There’s nothing cuter than hearing a 1 year old correctly identify and say the word ‘Hydrangea!’ Here are …
Create a pretty necklace for in no time at all using shrink plastic. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own: Grafix Shrink Film 8 1/2 x 11 in. Ink Jet White. Bloom Necklace PDF (Made with images from The Graphics Fairy website). Scissors. 8 mm Jump Rings. Necklace chain (I used something like this: …
Teaching kids how to be more sustainable by Reducing, Reusing and Recycling is part of our daily routine. By now my little ones correct me if they see me being careless about water usage or throwing something away that could be useful. Earth Day crafts are a great way to celebrate the Earth and our home …
By Guest Blogger Satya from the blog Craftopedia Satya shares tons of tips for painting in all different mediums and on many different things. Check out the YouTube tutorials for even more explanations! From India to Netherlands, from Egypt to Japan, Pottery and pot paintings had a deed relation with home decoration. Having richly crafted …
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Make mom feel extra special this year with one of these thoughtful, beautiful hand made gifts. For the older kids I’ve included some multi-step artistic projects which can be modified for younger children (or made with a little help from older siblings and dads ? These shabby chic …
By General Crafts Contributor Victoria from the blog Dazzle While Frazzled. Convert an old watering can into a unique flowering front door décor that is perfect for the springtime gardener. Do you have an old watering can that is passed its seasonal usefulness? Instead of tossing it, turn it into a garden themed, welcoming piece …
We love making wreaths for all the seasons. You can get pretty creative when making wreaths with kids and use a variety of household and crafts materials to make some unique seasonal decor. Here are some of my favorites. Dip Dyed Craft Sticks create a beautiful sunburst effect which is fun to make and guaranteed …
