DIY Projects, Crafts, & Paper Fun
Make a fun vintage red truck using cardstock and glue! Put some LED lights in it, load it up with a paper Christmas tree, and you’re good to go. You can’t go into a store these days without seeing depictions of cute vintage red trucks hauling Christmas trees. A week or so ago, my guy Greg…
Need a special box for a special gift? My Gift Box templates let you make a box to fit that small item perfectly, whenever you need it! I LOVE making boxes! So far I’ve made an Ornament “Orb” Box, a Heart Box, the “Impossible” Box, a Mini Top Hat Box, a Pie Slice Box,…
Dress up a mantle or a tablescape with this simple yet sweet paper Christmas village and houses. Add in a few LED tea lights and it will glow with warmth and open doors! When I was a kid, when of my favorite parts of the holidays were getting out our decorations and putting them…
Learn how to make an impossible card, whether you’re cutting it out by hand or with a cutting machine, using these easy impossible card templates. Today I’m going to show you how to make what’s popularly known as the IMPOSSIBLE CARD. You may also have heard of this referred to as a Hypercard, Illusion Card,…
Make this larger-than-life paper poinsettia flower with my super-simple pattern and tutorial! The holidays are coming and it’s time to decorate the craft room. For Day 2 of The Great Maker Show and Tell Challenge, we are making a giant paper poinsettia flower using my simple yet realistic poinsettia pattern! I love to make paper flowers from…
Thinking about getting a Cricut Maker for Black Friday? Confused about who has the best deal? I can help! The Cricut Maker is a hot commodity for Black Friday this year. This amazing little machine has been out for over a year and we’re expecting great prices and bargains this year … and we were…
Make a unique Christmas tree out of paper snowflakes and light up your holiday nights. Paper snowflakes are an age-old tradition. Last year I designed several detailed paper snowflake templates with hidden designs and decorated my craft room with them. This year I’m taking it one step further. I’ve designed a paper snowflake Christmas tree…
Make an elegant autumn & fall wedding invitation with a gorgeous filigree design. Or simply make it as a lovely autumn card for a friend! It’s a pretty autumn day and leaves are falling in my backyard. So I was inspired to celebrate my favorite season with a new card design! This beautiful 5″ x…
Something remarkable happened to me recently. I stepped out of my comfort zone and into a world of teaching. Last year I set out on the adventure of teaching some dedicated crafters and readers of this blog how to design SVG cut files, just like I do here. I had been thinking of doing it for…
Make a beautiful paper poppy that will last and last with these free, easy templates! Paper poppies are a lovely way to celebrate Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Memorial Day—it’s a lasting memorial to those we have lost. Grab the free pattern to make your own! I just LOVE paper flowers! And I’m honored to have…
