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Hi everyone! I hope you like this little guy. His eBay auction starts tonight. He stands 7 1/4 inches tall to his ear and has a...
Meet little Olivia. She's my latest one for eBay. I hope you like her. It's weird the things that you find in the desert. W...
Don't let the intricacy and kaleidoscopic beauty of a marbleized design fool you. Those ripples of color may look hand-painted or machine-stamped, but they're actually created by liquid.
Buying things for babies can be fun but making them yourself is so much more enjoyable. We have collected a ton of different DIY projects that you can make for babies that are completely adorable.
Wow! It’s December already! This year has really flown by. This week I have three little ones on eBay. The first two have auc...
You need to be careful when oiling your precious sewing machine because too much application could attract dust and lint, gumming up the machine and even rendering it dysfunctional. Get familiar with sewing machine oil ingredients, minerals, and lubricants with this post and keep your machine at its best level!
This Gohobi Handcrafted Wooden Bear Ornament is an exclusive piece of art for your home. Carefully crafted from solid wood, these lifelike teddy bear figurines will make a perfect addition to your car or tabletop decoration. Its cartoon-inspired design will bring joy and a unique style to your space. The price listed is for one ornament. No two ornaments are alike, embodying the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship. Individually created by the artisan's hand, subtle variations between pieces are to be expected. We aim to ship your order in reused/ recycled packaging where possible.
Hey creative mamas! Have you ever thought that it was possible to get your kids right into nature through a fun crafty activity? Eco print with natural dyes will do just that. It's totally safe,
This week Anda Corrie from Etsy shares a tutorial for making a fabric play crown, a favorite dress up accessory and an instant Halloween costume!
The world of toys is only meant to be enjoyed by kids and not for adults – right? Wrong! While it is true that most toys are meant for kids, there is no rule that says that adults cannot or should not enjoy toys. In fact, we will go so far as to say that certain toys are too precious and delicate for a child to truly enjoy them. While there are many cool kids toys that you can make yourself, these miniature toys may be a different ballgame altogether. Just like you cannot expect most kids to understand the fascination that adults will have for some remarkable examples of stained glass over the ages, they may not be handle the world of miniature toys in a safe and correct manner.
Linocut can create a host of visually striking and memorable images that will leave an impression. Here's a deep dive into everything you need to know about this relief printing technique.
You might surprise yourself with how fast you’ll learn and perfect this useful skill.
If you like this post, please subscribe to the Cane Builder Ezine! It absolutely fascinates me that clay can be made to look like fabric....
One of my daughter's favourite toys for over a year now, is a lacing set where she 'sews' or laces different outfits onto a wooden doll's body. Having played with it over and over and over again over a this past year, she very quickly mastered the basic movements of hand sewing when I recently made her a 'sewing board' out of a recycled polystyrene plate. (Please click here if you missed that post). It was soon time to move on to something a bit more challenging. First up was sweet little craft kit that required her to do some overhand stitching to complete a craft foam handbag. I think it came out really well, don't you? And then I saw a picture for paper plate weaving on Pinterest a while ago, and it was the perfect next step! Here's the how-to: (I used small paper plates so as to not discourage her with a project that will take forever to complete.) Glue two paper plates together to make it a bit more sturdy, and then use scissors to cut little notches into the rim of the plate. Now loop some wool across the plate, anchoring it in the notches. This is a picture of our first attempt, but the web was too 'dense' and chubby little toddler fingers would have struggled to weave this, so I undid it and only looped it around every second notch. (I really hope I am making sense here??) Next, thread a plastic needle (available at shops that sell knitting supplies, or in children's craft kits) with wool or yarn of your choice. We are currently learning about pastel colours and a few skeins of soft baby colours was our palette of choice! Knot the end of your yarn around one of the strands in the center of your 'web' and start weaving! I did about half of the light green weaving in the center first, just to get out of the denser webbing before I handed it to Sweetpea. When you are ready to change colours, just tie the end of your new colour to the last bit of the previous colour and continue merrily along!! When you have finished your masterpiece, cut loose the loops that formed your web and tie them together in pairs to stop your weaving from unraveling. Note from this very proud Mama: Apart from about half of the green circle in the center, and me knotting the wool for her when she needed to change colours, Sweetpea did this project entirely on her own. I showed her how to keep the weaving nice and tight, and she did an EXCELLENT job of this - I am VERY proud of my 3 1/2 year old for her beautiful work!! Linking this to ABC and 123's Show & Tell and Beneath the Rowan Tree's Weekly Playdate
Homemade chocolate coconut candy bars, coconut lovers will be in heaven!
Cricut Joy may be small, but when it comes to materials, it's in a class of its own! Check out this guide to Cricut Joy materials and learn all my best tips and tricks for cutting them successfully.
The Cricut Joy Xtra is a compact and lightweight cutting machine that has caught the attention of beginner and experienced crafters alike.
Use your new Cricut Joy machine to try these 5 Beginner Cricut Joy projects. Fun and easy DIY Cricut crafts to start creating today.
Short on time? Use this shortcut to making Cricut Joy App label designs with your Cricut Joy app on the iPhone and your Cricut.
Hello Daydreamers! In today’s article, we are going to be covering everything you need to know about the Cricut Joy before you hit that buy button. But, before we get ...
"I do not understand how anyone can live without some small place of enchantment to turn to." Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
What is the Cricut Joy and what can you make with it? Here are three projects you can make with your Cricut Joy in 15 minutes or less!
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Joy is the magic ingredient that makes everything better. You can't control everything, but you CAN control the way you react. Inspiration to choose joy today.
The Cricut Joy is a bundle of joy for […]
Knowing how to make Cricut Joy stencils can really open the doors to how you craft, as you can make a custom stencil for just about anything! Cricut Joy stencils are very beginner friendly and are much like working with vinyl. Once you know how to make Cricut Joy stencils, you will be able to…
Have you heard of the Cricut Joy? It’s another one of the innovative machines in the Cricut smart cutting machine line. This machine is tiny yet powerful! It can cut and write. It is perfect for smaller projects, cards, labels, and more! Today, I’m here to walk you through your first Cricut Joy project, step-by-step. […]
Hello Daydreamers! In today’s article, we are going to be covering everything you need to know about the Cricut Joy before you hit that buy button. But, before we get ...
What is the Cricut Joy and what can you make with it? Here are three projects you can make with your Cricut Joy in 15 minutes or less!
I am excited about finding the joy this month! Over at in the Next 30 Days she has put together a monthly challenge inspired by finding the joy for December. It’s going to be a hectic month, December
Use the Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Tool the right way! Learn how to use it, what comes in the package, and see some project ideas! #cricut #cricutjoy #foiltool
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I have been waiting very patiently to share this game changer. I have been a long time Cricut user and our team uses the Explore Air 2 and Maker and love both machines for their abilities. But I have never been more
