by a Guest Author While some people have almost no time for themselves because of hectic work schedules, there are those who have just about all the time in the world which they can use for whatever type of activity they may please such as scrap-booking. If you have any interest in arts and crafts [...]
by a Guest Author Wedding invitations can be a bit stressful for a couple. There are so many different ways that you can word a wedding invitation and there is always worry about the order in which names are placed to avoid hurting any feelings. Well, the wedding invitations itself do not need to be [...]
by a Guest Author Masquerade masks are not only an essential part of any Mardi Gras or Carnivale celebration, but learning how to decorate a masquerade mask can also be a fun, creative activity for people of all ages. Masquerade masks come in many varieties and styles. So finding one that fits your personality should [...]
by a Guest Author You don’t have to go to a lot of trouble to make Easter craft projects with your kids or to decorate your home, if you know this simple trick: free vintage Easter clip art or vintage Easter cards can make the basis for great crafts! By using these classic images, even [...]
by a Guest Author The Internet is full of free St. Patrick’s Day images that can be used to make easy craft projects. A good example of these are vintage St Patrick’s Day cards that can be found online. They make a variety of craft projects quite simple, because vintage images are so effective when [...]
by a Guest Author Did you know you could die cut your own vinyl at home? You can with the Cricut Expression. If you have this personal die cutting machine, then you are all set. You can start creating Cricut Expressions vinyl projects in the comfort of your own home. What type of projects can [...]
Paper lace could be considered the big brother of the lace edges of paper doilies. Available at craft stores, this is fairly strong paper. You will find it rolled on a cardboard spool or in a flattened roll in a cellophane bag. It is usually available in white and pastel colors: blue, pink, yellow, maybe [...]
Paper doilies, made to place between desert plate and sherbet cup or under pastries are great for paper crafts. They are usually white, but can also be found in metallic red (Valentine’s Day), green (St. Patrick’s Day), gold and silver. Usually round, they are also found in heart and shamrock shapes. There may well be black [...]
by a Guest Author Whether you want to spice up your scrapbook or create unique labels and decorations, having a craft hole punch will certainly help you accomplish the task. Also known as paper punches, this useful office tool will certainly provide a new breath of air to your office projects. Accentuate your project plan [...]
by a Guest Author Rubber stamps have become the focus of a loyal following of hobbyists the world over and a fairly lucrative market has sprung up for rubber stamps ranging from wedding invitations to even using rubber stamps on t-shirts. Rubber stamping started as purely a way to increase the efficiency of businesses. You [...]
I am a candy hound. Always have been, always will be. And occasionally I run across a candy with a beautiful wrapper or one with nice color and texture. One that should be saved and reused to make something else beautiful. So I save it, or them: quite often this a bag or box of individually wrapped candies, [...]
by a Guest Author When deciding which metal hole punch sets you want to purchase will depend on what you are using these hole punches for. Some businesses will use them for a number of different factors. This includes coffee shops who supply a card that you purchase so many coffee drinks you will get [...]
Playing cards, especially decks that have lost a member or two, are possibilities for decorating home items. Image a room screen with hundreds of cards glued to it, some face up and some showing the back. Or a trash can with a special winning hand on it. Or you could decorate a fiber board box [...]
I have a box of these, gathered over past years. How can I use them in a craft project? Well, I thought of painting a wooden box a nice Chinese red, with several coats of paint with sanding and a tack cloth to remove the dust between each coat. Then several coats of a clear [...]
The colored envelopes that some greeting cards come is can be a good source of “found” color paper. With a finer grain than construction paper, they have the same matte finish and come in some of the same strong colors. There are also medium tints and pastels in the mail. If you do not want any writing on [...]