National Craft Month - Day 5

I've mentioned before I like use things I have around the house to craft. Something I have a lot of is old CDs. I've used the silver film layer in ornaments and jewelry I've made, so using CDs to craft is not really new to me. But, for bugs? Didn't think of that.

I'm not really squirmy when it comes to bugs but it doesn't mean I want them around me either, unless they're these cute bugs. Made with polymer clay, wire, and old CDs, Sandrartes shows us how to make these non-so-creepy crawlers. (◕ᴗ◕✿)

Read more »

National Craft Month - Day 4

This is Day 4 of my National Craft Month celebration and for today I am sharing a simple upcycling tutorial from Diorizella Events and Crafts. She uses masking tape and shoe polish to give an empty glass bottle a new look.

This is super cute for those who like a vintage or rustic look, but with a little imagination you can probably give different looks to different bottles. I've been saving some bottles to make a jewelry display but wasn't quite sure how to, or even IF to, decorate the bottles. This video gave me the idea of using this technique but I'll be adding my own twist to it, of course. (◠ᴗ◕✿)

Read more »

National Craft Month - Day 3

I love crafting especially when I'm able to create with things I have around the house. And I don't mean my regular craft stash, but ordinary household items I may have (or, in some instances, may need to buy without spending a lot of money). It's one of the reasons I bookmarked this fish tutorial video from CraftKlatch (who, in turn, was inspired by the Enchanted Fish tutorial from Suzy's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom).

It's such a cute craft and it's made from an aluminum foil cookie sheet. How awesome is that? You can emboss it with things you have around the house and paint it with paints you probably already have (although it's a great excuse for a craft shopping trip). The only thing you MAY need (at least I do) is some sort of primer for the aluminum. You can use spray paint or a special craft primer for metal.

Read more »

National Craft Month - Day 2

As I mentioned in my previous post, to celebrate National Craft Month I am going to be sharing some tutorials I've come across on the web. The first project I shared was a video tutorial on how to turn empty plastic soda bottles into rockets for your little king or queen. For National Craft Month Day 2, I am going to be sharing a simple pendant you can make using polymer clay, liquid clay, gloss, an eyepin, and some paint. Of course, you will also need something to hang the pendant from.

I love these new Disney princesses but I was born in the age of the old school ones and, although my favorite is Belle (ummm...book lover...hello?!), I love Ariel. How could I not? She's a mermaid and who has NEVER wanted to be a mermaid? I mean, come on. Madison?!?! (＾ᗨ＾✿) Madison was THE mermaid. She was the mermaid TO BE. Actually, I think it was BECAUSE of Madison that I watched The Little Mermaid. (Fun note: I think it was because of my dad's not-so-secret crush on Darryl Hannah that I was introduced to Madison.)

Read more »

National Craft Month

I always seem to remember it's National Craft Month by mid-March. (＾ᗨ＾✿)  I always want to remember at least in February so I can plan out and do crafts to celebrate the month, but this mind of mine just doesn't work that way. I remembered this year's National Craft Month...today.

National Craft Month was started back in 1994 by the Craft & Hobby Association. Its purpose was to help people learn about crafting and its benefits. If they already knew about these, then it was meant for these people to re-discover how much fun crafting is. It began being celebrated by a few manufacturers and retailers but, today, National Craft Month is celebrated by millions of people celebrating creativity.

Read more »