Preserve Your Child’s Artwork with Embroidery
Embroidered Tote or Pillow Many of us have boxes and stacks of artwork our children bring home from school that we cherish and want to save. My sons are fully grown and I still of boxes of their primary school drawings. Here’s an idea for preserving those memories, and if your children are still young, this would be a great way to highlight their work. This is an idea I thought was so adorable, and … Read entire article »
Filed under: A weekend, All Crafts, Intermediate, Needlework
Painting on Paper – Corrugated Cardboard Roses
Join me on a journey this week fellow paper crafters as I test out ways to use corrugated cardboard for paper crafts. Got a lovely corrugated cardboard envelope in the mail this week (containing a great read btw, “Corked” by Kathryn Borel) and instead of recycling in the paper pile, I’ve decided to challenge myself to find a way to use this box in creative ways for paper crafts. Starting with today’s experiment… corrugated cardboard flower impressions. … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Beginner, Inspiration, Papercrafts, Skill Level, Time to Complete, Under an hour
Simple Card Ideas = a lotta love for Valentines Day
Valentines Day is quickly approaching and you may not have time to complete a card for every one on your list… or so you think! Before you run to the store for a stash of pre-printed stock cards, check out your stash of paper craft supplies and use simple items to craft a quick, and “pretty” Valentines Day card. It only takes a few minutes and a little creativity to arrange a few stickers, add a … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Beginner, Inspiration, Intermediate, Papercrafts, Skill Level, Time to Complete, Under an hour
Knit and Crochet for Valentine’s Day
In honor of Valentine’s this year I’ve drawn a simple heart chart to inspire your next knit or crochet project. The panel can be a wash cloth, the start of a potholder/hot pad, or even a block for a blanket. I saved the chart as a PDF file you can download and print. For our knitters out there, the edges are 5 rows/stitches in garter stitch (knit both sides). This not only adds a nice frame to … Read entire article »
Filed under: A couple of hours, All Crafts, Beginner, Knit and Crochet, Needlework
Valentine’s Day Charm Bracelet
A simple Valentine’s Day beaded charm bracelet makes a great gift for yourself or a friend. It is also a quick project, and perfect if you are new to beading. The main techniques used to make this bracelet are wire loops and jump rings. You will need these common beading supplies: Assorted beads in red, white, pink or any “Valentine’s Day” shape/theme. 7 inches of charm bracelet chain Several headpins and jump rings Needle nose or chain nose pliers (x2) Round … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Beads, Beginner, Inspiration, Under an hour