DIY Projects, Crafts, & Paper Fun
Never again be confused about what Cricut blades to use for your projects! This handy guide shows you how to install, change, maintain and store your Cricut blades to get the cleanest and best cuts from your Cricut! When I got my first Cricut, the whole idea of removable blades mystified me a bit. In fact,…
Wondering what color to paint your craft room? Check out these lovely craft room paint colors on the walls in actual craft and sewing rooms already! If you’re planning a new or updated craft room, one of your big questions is probably COLOR! Should you keep your walls white? Or paint them a color? If…
You can glamp in style and luxury using these beautiful and unique DIY glamping ideas! For the past seven summers, I’ve gone glamping. I spend two weeks “glamour camping” in Pennsylvania with a canvas tent. Among my many glamp amenities are a four-post bed, “upholstered” chairs, and a chandelier. And despite not having access to plumbing or…
Struggling to sew a neckline? Check out this easy tutorial for a perfect round jewel neckline every time! It’s sewing season around my house. Every year we go camping for a couple of weeks with a large historical society (the SCA) and that requires lots of clothes you can’t buy in stores. This week I’ve…
Need more storage in a tight spot? This DIY hanging storage system lets you store and organize your craft supplies easily and inexpensively! I love to use ALL available space when I’m organizing, and my craft room is no exception. The entrance to my craft room is narrow and it used to have a big…
Wondering if Amazon Prime is for you? Here’s why I think all crafters should get Amazon Prime and how to do it as inexpensively as possible! I’m a proud Prime member, but I wasn’t always. When I first heard about Amazon Prime, I was just like — great, another thing I don’t need. Sure, I…
Make this beautiful paper rose arbor that is also a pretty luminary. This paper lantern would be perfect for a wedding, romantic centerpiece, or even just a little farmhouse decor. A few years ago we built an pretty arbor on the side of our house. It’s where I put the stenciled stepping stone I made…
See how you can easily upload ALL of my SVG files — and any other designers SVG files as well — to the Cricut Design Space app on the iPhone and iPad! Are you using your Cricut with an iPhone or iPad? Did you find or buy an awesome SVG design for your Cricut, but…
Make miniature paper roses for fun paper craft projects and decorations. These tiny paper roses look surprisingly realistic and are easy to make. At this point, it’s no secret I love paper roses. I’ve made a real-size paper rose and two giant paper roses (my spellbound rose and my winter rose). But when I went to…
