With Valentine’s Day coming up, we thought we’d put together some of our very best crafts, DIY gifts and even a few easy recipes to celebrate the season. These Valentine’s Day crafts are for kids as well as adults. Make a Crepe Paper Flower Garland Learn to make different types of crepe paper flowers for a garland, bouquet, or wreath that won’t wither away. Get the Recipe How to Make a Fancy Balloon Arch Step-by-step instructions to create a balloon arch—a fun addition to any holiday party. Get the Recipe Kid’s Art Frame DIY Art frame to easily display and switch out kids art—a grea ..read more

We’ve got videos and step-by-step instructions for three of the most popular beginner friendship bracelet patterns. Learning to make a friendship bracelets is a rite of passage for everyone and while they may look complex, they are actually pretty easy to make. Whether you are making these as best friend bracelets, a summer camp craft, or just to relax, these friendship bracelets are easy and fun for adults and kids alike. Related: Make Your Own Macrame Bracelet, Simple Macrame Table Runner DIY, Macrame Room Divider DIY, Macrame Handbag Tutorial Table of contents What do Friendship Bracelets ..read more

Today, I thought I’d answer some common questions about one of my favorite and most used craft supplies: Mod Podge. I’m also sharing a random craft project I made to celebrate the launch of my novel, Handmade Murder. I shared this project as a reel on our Instagram a few weeks ago. And when I did, I pointed out this project was inspired by Lauren Holifield as she made something similar and shared it on IG. I loved her seashell version and I thought decorating a champagne bottle to look like the cover of my book would be the perfect way to celebrate my first self-publishing launch. Cheers! Tabl ..read more

It’s no secret how much we love crafting. Here are LOADS of ideas for Halloween crafts for adults. If you are looking for Halloween crafts for kids, check out our other blog, Childhood Magic. But these are things you may enjoy working on yourself, with a glass of wine and a spooky movie on. Easy No-Sew Fleece Tie Blanket (4 Steps with Video!) Easy way to make a no-sew tied fleece blanket—use any fleece fabric, including a Halloween print! Get the Recipe Easy DIY Halloween Wreath Ideas If you are looking for easy DIY Halloween wreath ideas that anyone could make, then look no further! We ..read more

Tie-dye is one of those fun and easy craft projects anyone can have success with! In fact, the first time I tie dyed was at a slumber party in fifth grade (I was 12 years old). And I still love tie-dye today. This class craft is easy to do, but you’ll have more success with some basic information and a step-by-step beginner’s guide. Love tie dye? Then you may also want to try: Shibori Tie-Dye, Resist Dye Basics, and How to Double Dip Dye (similar to ombre). Table of Contents Tie-Dye Basics Classic Tie-Dye – How to Supplies Preparation Dye Wash Tie-Dye Patterns Bullseye Folded Stripes Sunb ..read more

Epoxy resin is a hard, plastic-like substance (polymer or prepolymer) that contains epoxide. Typically, the resin is mixed with a hardener or curative which creates a chemical reaction and causes the mixture to cure or harden. Epoxy resin can be bought in all sorts of different crafting kits, as well as used in larger home projects or even industrial projects. But for this post, I’m mainly focused on resin art or craft projects that can be made from epoxy resin. Resin art is any art or craft project made with epoxy that is colored or has objects added to it (encased in it) and serves an aesthe ..read more

Shrinky Dinks are probably one of the most classic craft projects and likely one you’ve heard of. I remember making Shrinky Dink charms in middle school for keychains and jewelry making, and it’s a craft that I still enjoy today as an adult. It’s fun for crafters of all ages, so long as you can use an oven, OR if you are making Shrinky Dinks with young children, you can bake the pieces for them. Shrinky Dinks can be used for jewelry, keychains, pins, and lots of other projects. I’m going to share how to make them from recycled plastic as well as my favorite kits and papers to use. Everyone can ..read more

Each time we move to a new home (which has been way too many times), I order a custom address stamp from Etsy. It’s a small thing, but I always appreciate having it when I am addressing my holiday cards, and it looks chic and professional for sending happy mail to our friends and family. I’ve recently purchased some other types of custom stamps, and in today’s post, I want to share them all with you. Custom Rubber Stamps There are so many cool custom stamps that are made to order on Etsy and Amazon. They are more affordable than you think—and so useful. Here are a few ideas for stamps you can ..read more

Let’s talk about clay bead bracelets—sometimes called flat beads, too. If you are looking to get into jewelry making, this is probably one of the easiest and most inexpensive DIY jewelry you can start with. Plus, there are SO many different ideas for clay bead bracelets! I’m going to share lots in this post, but you can dream up so many more. Clay beads are usually made of polymer clay and come in any and every color you can think of. Clay bead bracelets are fun to make for many ages, including older kids. I actually bought my 13-year-old niece the same clay bead kit I bought myself and we bot ..read more

Balloons are one of the easiest ways to decorate for a party. They bring a lot of cheer, and making your own balloon garland is an easy way to add a statement piece to your party. It looks super professional even if you’re just a beginner balloon garland maker! I’ll show you how to make an easy balloon garland (or balloon arch!) for your next party—and believe me, your guests will be impressed! Looking for more balloon posts? Check out: 5 Balloon DIYs for Your Next Party! How to Make a Fancy Balloon Arch Make a Balloon Garland for Your Front Door What’s the difference between a balloon arch ..read more