Happy Crafterday! When it’s cold outside, sometimes the people inside the house start driving you nuts! Do your kids (or grandkids) need something new to keep them occupied? Here’s a fun and inexpensive crafty project you can do together–DIY Slime! You get twice the fun out of this one since the kids can help you… Keep Reading
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket — Crafterday!
Happy Crafterday! I am not a crocheter. I learned to knit from a lady who volunteered with the 4H when I was in, oh, I think the 4th grade. While I don’t often do anything complex (and I’ve never learned how to do intarsia–knitting designs with multiple colors) I’ve been knitting a long, long time–so… Keep Reading
Water Bottle Bead Counter — Crafterday!
Happy Crafterday! It’s a new year. . . did you set any goals or make any resolutions? One of the things I always consider in January is the state of my health in general. After the holiday chaos (and gluttony) I try to get back into the swing of having a more healthy lifestyle. One… Keep Reading
DIY Life Binder for Young Adults and Teens — Crafterday
Happy Crafterday! The New Year has come, and all our thoughts seem to turn to organization. I think it has something to do with a feeling that a New Year equals a New Start! To honor that spirit of organization, today’s Crafterday video is all about organizing your life with a Life Planner / Binder…. Keep Reading
3 DIY Thank You Cards — Crafterday
Happy Crafterday! Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to think about Thank You cards. Sure you could pop out to the store and buy some, but where is the fun in that? Today I am featuring three fun DIY YouTube videos for Thank You cards. The first one is from HGTV Handmade and shows… Keep Reading
Wire Wrap Celtic Cross Earrings — Crafterday
Happy Crafterday! Today’s video is a Wire Wrap Celtic Cross earring tutorial from the lady who owns the Fantasia Elegance Etsy shop. Don’t worry–even if you haven’t done much (or any) jewelry making before I bet you can do these. The tutorial is very clear and easy to follow, and she explains exactly WHY she… Keep Reading
Simple No Sew Fabric Ornaments (Fabric Covered Polystyrene Balls)
Happy Crafterday! Here’s a cute Christmas ornament post from Big Dreams Embroidery. I love some of the tips that are included in this video–she shows a really smart way to mark your cutting lines on the foam ball, an easy method for making the template for your fabric, and at the 1:56 mark she has… Keep Reading
Jingle Bell Tree Craft
I like to turn projects on their ear. Really. Those of you who read regularly know that I’m always trying to find that unique twist that makes a project different. This fall when I was down at the Walmart Headquarters with the rest of the Walmart Moms for our “Holiday Trip” (Holiday in retail/marketing starts… Keep Reading
3D Popup Card for Christmas
Welcome to “Crafter-Day”! I’ve decided each week on Saturday (now known as Crafterday) that I’ll post a YouTube video sharing a craft or DIY tutorial. This week I chose a simple 3D popup card that’s simple enough for kids to make. Although it’s show made out of cardstock, I’m sure you could make the same… Keep Reading
Simple Halloween Cutout Cookies
Halloween is on it’s way! I love all the fun things you can do for holidays–any holiday really! But sometimes life is so busy I don’t have TIME to get fancy. . . When Walmart asked me to come up with a Halloween project to share I immediately thought of sugar cookie cutouts. I have… Keep Reading
