Five Important Tips for Working with Cork

Do you like working with cork in your crafts? I love the natural look of this unique material. Here are my top five tips for being successful. I appreciate natural materials, so I like the look of cork in general. I also like the texture it adds to a project just because of the pattern of the material. There are many other options too, these just happen to be the most common....

May 10, 2022 · 2 min · 397 words · John Townsend

31 Fun Wedding Party Entrance Ideas

HomeWedding This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Looking for perfectwedding party entrance ideas? Fun, easy and entertaining ideas everyone will enjoy. Every brideand groomdreams of their Big and Grand Entrance. Its their one special day where they get one single opportunity to truly make a big entrance. That means there can be a lot of pressure to get it right. Dont worry, Ive got your back. This list of 31 fun wedding party entrance ideas can help you plan your best entrance ever!...

May 9, 2022 · 4 min · 805 words · Belinda Gordon

All About My Dad Printable Sheet (Grandpa Too!)

Get the free printable for kids to fill out here. Theres also a version for grandpa AND a free coupon book. Dad is going to love it. I have a funny story to share. It starts with the fact that I never really knew what my dad did for work. and ends that way too. Maybe it’s possible for you to relate. I believe at that time he was a driver, but that may have been before I was born....

May 9, 2022 · 2 min · 329 words · Kimberly Glass

Strawberry Rocks

These strawberries may look good enough to eat… but they are actually rocks found outside on the ground! We turned them into strawberries to play along with our songPicked A Strawberry. Picked A Strawberry is filled with pretend play and another one of our favorite things counting! Wash and dry them well so the paint sticks properly. Heres a pro tip! Try using a hairdryer to speed along the process....

May 9, 2022 · 2 min · 229 words · Kathryn Clark

DIY Wood Doormat with Mid-Century Style

Make a DIY wood doormat using wood slats, wood beads, and rope! you could also decorate with fabric. Its easier to do than you might think. Its not hard, there are just several steps. My husband and I are huge fans of mid-century modern home decor items. We are especially inspired by the color palettes; greens, browns, oranges . For me, its a reminder of my grandparents house in Bellevue, WA, just outside of Seattle....

May 8, 2022 · 3 min · 600 words · Karen Sheppard

30+ DIY Tassel Crafts You’ll Want to Make!

Tassels are a low-effort, high-impact craft thats sure to make anyone smile. Raid your yarn or floss and make one of these unique DIY tassel crafts! Tassels are a low-effort, high-impact craft thats sure to make anyone smile. Cut a piece ofcardboardthat is about 2 wide and is the length of the tassel you want to make. Wrap the yarn or floss around and around and around the cardboard until your tassel is the desired thickness....

May 7, 2022 · 1 min · 115 words · Michelle Avery

47 Acrylic Painting Techniques To Elevate Your Art

Looking for some acrylic painting techniques that will elevate your art? Lets first look at answering some questions. What is the most common acrylic painting technique? The most common acrylic painting techniques is layering. The beauty with acrylic paint is that it dries fairly fast (unlike oil paints). This method can give depth and richness to your painting. If youre painting with thick paint/ heavy body paint then itll take a long time to dry....

May 6, 2022 · 8 min · 1660 words · Kimberly Gross

21 DIY Macrame Projects for Beginners

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Looking for an easy macrame project? You are in the right place check out theseDIY macrame projects for beginners. Macrame art is timeless and sublime. Its also surprisingly easy to work on for beginners and intermediaries alike. Macrame Keychain Source: craftsyhacks.com Macrame keychains are a very beginner-friendly project. They require just the basic skill and technique of knotting the macrame cords and only a few materials....

May 4, 2022 · 5 min · 933 words · Miss Jennifer Holt

41 Fun Crafts for 3-Year-Olds

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Got a 3-year-old that desperately needs an activity? Why not engage them with theseFun Crafts for 3-year-olds. Crafting not only helps with creativity, and independent play but also develops fine motor skills. Moreover, it keeps the toddlers engaged for hours. Here are 41 Crafts for 3-Year-Olds that you’ve got the option to also enjoy with them. Fingerprint Glass Magnets Source: craftsyhacks.com...

May 4, 2022 · 14 min · 2809 words · Jessica Lewis

41 Mason Jar Crafts for Your Home

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Got a bunch of mason jars and not enough creative ideas? Check out theseMason Jar Crafts for Homethat will transform your home. I love mason jar crafts for a lot of reasons. They are both practical, and they look great when done right. I love creating practical decor, and candles top that list. Soy wax is great for scented candles as well as for the environment; get your first supplyhere....

May 4, 2022 · 12 min · 2451 words · Charles Williams

41 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Adults

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Gather all your paper rolls and make thesetoilet paper roll crafts for adults! Are you looking to create a waste-free environment in your home? Or maybe youre trying to save some cash and avoid those all-expensive activities and products. Well, luckily for you weve got the perfect solution: toilet paper roll crafts! Whether youre into DIY or crafts, this is the perfect activity to keep you geared....

May 4, 2022 · 8 min · 1579 words · Cheryl Stewart

Mother’s Day Blossoms

Pre-cut some tissue paper strips, squares, circles, hearts, and star shapes. Add a layer of glue overtop as well. Tip: using smaller shapes will help you avoid wrinkles as you work with the curve of the bottle. Mark the centre point. Use your ruler to draw lines dividing the flower in quarters then again into eight equal sections. Draw rounded corners for the petal tips. Use the small cap to trace a circle on the printed picture and cut it out....

May 2, 2022 · 1 min · 186 words · Francisco Atkins

Restaurant Pretend Play Order Forms

The benefits of play for children are well documented. Not to mention its just plain fun! To begin, download and print theRestaurant Pretend Play Order Forms. We recommend usingAdobe Acrobat Readerfor the best printing results. More on that below! Pretend Pizza Shop! Make ourFelt Pizza Craft & Activityand pump up thePizza Partyjams to go along with the Pizza Shop order forms! Take turns being the pizza chef and the customer....

May 2, 2022 · 2 min · 232 words · Heather Sanford