Create Beautiful Bows with Bowdabra #TOYHGG

I have received sample items to facilitate this post. I’ve noticed that even experienced crafters can feel daunted when it comes to wrapping packages. It really is kind of an artform all to itself. From choosing paper, tags and ribbon that don’t horribly clash, to wrangling a piece of paper that’s the appropriate size, to … Read more

Spring Hat Floral Centerpiece

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I had these hats left over from a costume and originally I was thinking of doing a full-on bunny centerpiece, sort of reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, with felt ears and possibly a tail. Then I started playing around and decided a hat floral centerpiece would be more sophisticated and also could be used throughout … Read more

Unicorns Go High-Tech: Light-up Headband Craft!

Some of you already know I’m a little bit unicorn crazy. Part of me is always going to be eight years old in a pastel rainbow dreamland, so let’s just accept it and move on. Move on to more unicorns, that is! This month unicorns go high-tech in one of the cutest Kickstarter ideas I’ve … Read more

Love Shack: Quick & Easy Craft

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For some reason, everything is just cuter in miniature. Plus, miniatures take up less space which means you have room for a huge (tiny) display! This Love Shack craft project is perfect for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or any day when you just want to spread a little love. I think it would be fun … Read more

Sweetheart Paper Lanterns: Quick & Easy Craft Project

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Sweetheart Paper Lanterns: Quick & Easy Craft Project These pretty Sweetheart Paper Lanterns are easy enough for kids to create and will look lovely floating above your Valentine’s party or scattered around the table. They are quick and simple to make yet will provide a big impact! I personally love the delicate look of paper … Read more

Paper Dandy’s Horrorgami: 20 Gruesome Scenes to Cut and Fold: Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway! Ends 12/25

I have received sample items to facilitate my post. Paper Dandy’s Horrorgami: 20 Gruesome Scenes to Cut and Fold I’ve always been fascinated and impressed with origami. How could they make it even more appealing? By combining it with one of my favorite genres: horror! This book features meticulous step by step instructions, teaching you … Read more

Christmas Paper Crafting: Holiday Cards, Gift Tags & More

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I have received free samples of this product. There was a time when I spent countless hours laboriously crafting my own gift cards and tags. I would pore over photographs, printing out the best ones on a variety of papers for interesting textural and visual effect; I would hand-letter greeting in painstaking calligraphy; I would … Read more

Paper Birds

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Paper Birds  by Ruby Taylor and Kate Smith features 10 fun, feathery friends to pop out and make! This papercraft book is both charming and enchanting.  Each beautifully illustrated project features not only a bird to cut out and create, it includes a portion of their environment so each finished bird has its own little … Read more

Easy Pumpkin Carving: Spooktacular Patterns, Tips and Ideas

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As most of you know, Halloween is the MOST important holiday, and I’m always on the lookout for fresh decorating ideas. Easy Pumpkin Carving: Spooktacular Patterns, Tips and Ideas by Colleen Dorsey offers a great starting point for those new to the art of pumpkin carving, along with plenty of fun tips and facts. The … Read more

Pretty in Pink Summer Wreath!

I’ve been wanting a pretty wreath for my front door, but the prices are often dauntingly high. There’s also the problem that I’m not a huge fan of fake flowers. They so often scream tacky/funeral arrangement/old lady with plastic furniture covers, at least to me. I have flashbacks to a house I used to pass … Read more