DIY Projects, Crafts, & Paper Fun
Learn the complete process of making DIY glittler tumblers, from selecting the right tumblers and adhesive to applying the glitter and epoxy resin to create a tumbling/curing rack to prevent drips! I break it down step by step to make it EASIER for you to have success! A couple of weeks ago I showed you…
The winter solstice is here and night comes early. This is the perfect time to illuminate our homes with soft lights and stay warm. So for Day 20 of the MAKE IT MERRY: 25 Days of Maker Projects Christmas, I’ve designed a paper lantern with a winter theme. On each of the four sides is…
Flowers in winter? I know, crazy, right? It certainly is a crazy idea here in Michigan. Very little is still green in our frozen tundra this time of year. But I did a little research and discovered a flower some folks called the “winter rose” because it blooms in winter. It’s really a hellebore, but…
Thanks to my Cricut habit, I’m drowning in paper. Can you relate? We need to conquer this problem and organize our paper, especially our 12 x 12 scrapbook paper! I looked into some pre-built paper storage solutions, but … they are very pricey! DIY to the rescue! I came up what I’m calling my Paper…
This little pop-up penguin is going to blow your mind! Several times this week on Facebook I was tagged in an article about Kamikara, which is the Japanese word for trick papercrafts. Among these crazy papercrafts was a penguin that popped up when you dropped it on a surface. I was fascinated and set out…
I just can’t make enough paper flowers! But today I’m going to switch gears a bit from my rolled paper flowers to show you how to create a giant paper flower. We’re going to make a huge Spellbound Rose, which is a lovely all-pink hybrid tea rose, and arguably one of the most beautiful roses in the world….
Ah, the sun is shining this morning and I’ve already seen the first few butterflies! And I’m so excited to share my new pop-up card design with you! I created this card for all those who are eager to try a pop-up card but are a little intimidated by the glorious apple tree pop-up card I…
Two days ago while browsing Facebook, I saw a photo of a pop-up cherry tree card. I fell in love with it and set out to learn how to make it. (There’s an entire story to this—scroll down a bit to read it, or just skip it to get to the tutorial.) I am a little amazed…
Two years ago I indulged in a little luxury: a Dooney & Bourke purse with a Tinker Bell pattern on the leather. I got it to go with my Tinker Bell-themed sweater coat, but I fell in love with it and I carry it everywhere I go now. So I used this bag as inspiration to design a paper version that…
This weekend I had my family over for a Cricut cutting birthday party! So, naturally, I wanted to make birthday cards with my Cricut. And I knew I could make a way for the birthday cards to hold gift cards. Looking around online, I found that a number of people had made coffee cup shaped cards,…
