DIY Projects, Crafts, & Paper Fun
Learn the pros and cons of various types of materials and fabrics currently being used in face mask filters, and whether or not you need one at all in your DIY face mask. Several weeks ago, my brother-in-law — who is a respiratory therapist at our local hospital — contacted me to make a pattern…
Learn how to make an easy 3D layered Easter Bunny and Spring Chick with my simple pattern and tutorial! Yesterday I showed you how to make paper Easter Eggs, specifically a 3D layered mandala-style designs in the shape of an Easter egg, as well as a filigree paper Easter Egg. They’re super cute and so…
Learn how to make an easy 3D layered Easter Egg with intricate lines, curves, and layers like a mandala. A few days ago I shared a pretty rainbow with hearts design for displaying in your front window. Well, with it being so close to Easter (less than two weeks away now), some folks are opting…
Learn how to decorate your window with a rainbow of hearts to encourage your family and neighbors! My friend Ashish challenged me to decorate my window with hearts and rainbows to spread joy and hope to my community. These rainbow windows and heart windows are showing up in neighborhoods everywhere to support and encourage us…
Learn how to personalize your shoes with iron-on vinyl, including glitter heat transfer vinyl (HTV)! It’s fun and easy! We may all be stuck at home, but we can still go for walks out in the fresh air! So this is the perfect opportunity to take a pair of boring canvas shoes or sneakers and…
Learn how to make a super easy paper flower dress canvas to “dress up” your wall! This pretty wall art makes lovely home decor or a special gift. One year ago I made a paper butterfly heart canvas that I just ADORE! I keep it out in my craft room year-round and it always makes…
Learn how to make a crazy easy paper heart envelope card … it looks like an envelope, but opens up into a giant heart! I have a fondness for hearts, as you may have noticed. I also love to make heart cards! So let’s make another! Today we’re making a super sweet and easy project…
Learn how to make easy faux leather keychains and tassels … you can even personalize them! Ready for a fun and easy project you can personalize? These faux leather keychains and tassels may look difficult, but are SO simple to make! Just cut, personalize, and glue — they make great gifts, too! And we’ve prepared…
Learn how to make an easy paper turtle with a removable shell for safekeeping treasures! My daughter loves to design 3D shapes using a program called Blender. She’s made many wonderful things you’d have no idea a teenager created (like this pie box). When she heard about our daily craftalong project, she offered to design…
Learn how to make an easy paper vase to display a paper flower or paper succulent! 3D papercrafts are one of my very favorite things to make. I’m always amazed you can take a simple, flat piece of paper or cardstock and turn it into something with form, function, and beauty! Today’s paper vase project…
