I love the look of alcohol ink art but don’t love the mess it makes. This is the easiest way to do an alcohol ink project without the cleanup. Alcohol ink has this particular vibrant look to it that can’t be replicated with any other […]
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DIY Paper Bows
These paper bow templates are perfect for customized gift-giving all year round. In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a gift bow out of paper. I remember when I was a kid, I used to buy bags of those metallic looped ribbon […]
Shrink Plastic Earrings
This is a tutorial for how to make plastic earrings using shrink film. I have to admit, I originally bought this shrink film for my kids. And then I got bored and decided to do a more adult oriented craft while they were messing around […]
Floral Favors Box
These floral favors boxes are super easy to make and you can customize the color scheme to fit any occasion. I have this small obsession with making affordable but memorable party favors. I don’t know why, it’s just something fun to make and with a […]
DIY Photo Puzzle with Free Templates
How to make a puzzle from a picture? It’s easy, this is a tutorial for a DIY puzzle that you can cut with either a cutting machine or by hand. My daughter was really into puzzles for a while and I’d have to buy her […]
DIY Jelly Bows
No, these are not candy, they are bows made out of jelly sheets and they are super cute as both hair bows and other accessories. Continuing on with my bow making obsession, I decided to experiment with jelly sheets this week. This was a little […]
5 DIY Gifts for Men
Whether it’s for Father’s Day, your Dad’s birthday or just a gesture of appreciation for the guy in your life, nothing beats a handmade gift made with love. Most guys I know just buy whatever it is they want or they are saving up for […]
DIY Wine Glass Charms
Personalized wine glass charms are so easy to make and make for great housewarming or wedding gifts. I was hanging out with my girlfriends the other night and we were labeling our glasses with these dedicated wine glass markers. For wine glass markers, you would […]
How to Make Wooden Earrings
This is a tutorial with free SVGs on how to make wood earrings with both the Cricut Explorer and Maker. A while back, I did a project with basswood earrings and the Cricut Maker. I really didn’t enjoy that project. The sawdust got everywhere, it […]
DIY Feather Earrings
These feather earrings set might be my favorite out of all the leather earrings I’ve made. They were so easy to make and there are so many different things you can add to them with the base design. For a couple of the designs, I […]
Lip Balm Holder Card
I love giving little gifts that don’t cost much but still add a personal touch. This lip balm holder card is the perfect way to send a little something, a thoughtful note, or a quick thank you. I’m a little lip balm obsessed. I think […]
DIY Luggage Tags
I made this DIY luggage tag template that can be used for a no-sew project or sewing project depending on what material you chose to use. I made this luggage tag with faux leather and bonded fabric which can easily be sewn. I’m just not […]