Ask the Experts
By Card Making & Scrapbooking ContributorPeg RoundsPeg’s Crafting Corner What is the difference in a watermark ink pad compared to the others? A: It is used to create a darker image on dark paper...
View ArticleShabby Chic Picture Frame
By General Crafts Contributor Michelle With the aid of your inkjet printer and some Mod Podge, create beautifully distressed wooden frames to display all of your summer vacation and back-to-school...
View ArticleEnjoy Your Retirement Card
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor Peg Rounds From Peg’s Crafting Corner Do you know someone who is retiring soon? Don’t forget to honor them with a very special card to celebrate. Use it...
View Article2 Cards, 2 Looks, 1 Tool
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor Peg Rounds From Peg’s Crafting Corner Have you ever found yourself needing 2 quick cards at the same time, but didn’t want them to look the same? There’s...
View ArticleAsk the Experts: Embossing Tips
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor Peg Rounds From Peg’s Crafting Corner Q: Do I really need a die cut/embossing machine? A: While it’s not absolutely necessary, it is a very handy tool to...
View ArticleBias Tape Napkins
By Sewing Contributor Courteney from the blog Crafting with Court. For holiday dinners, I like to use cloth napkins. I personally think they express that the dinner is special. I see so many adorable...
View ArticleAsk the Experts: Winter Crafting
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor Peg Rounds From Peg’s Crafting Corner Q: How can I create a snow effect? A: Place white paint onto a paint brush and lighting run your finger across it...
View ArticleDIY Canvas Wall Art
I just moved into a new house from an apartment and I’m in need of some great wall decorating inspiration! As I was checking out the local antique shops I found some beautiful canvas art with post card...
View ArticleMosaics: Techinques and Inspiration
I’ve been curious about making my own mosaics for a long time now. I’ve even been collecting broken china, seashells and sea glass for possible projects. Here are some of the most helpful instructions...
View ArticleDecoupage Furniture
Since moving into my new house I have been on the look out for budget friendly decorating tips. I’ve been scouring antique malls for solid inexpensive furniture and searching the internet for inspiring...
View ArticleDecorating with Rit Dye
I’ve used Rit Dye for years to tie dye clothes, but I’ve just begun using it in my home decor projects. What I love about using Rit Dye is that you can customize your decor according to the color...
View ArticleGlass Painting Techniques
I have to admit, I’ve never actually tried glass painting before, and I knew I would need to do some research before trying it out for myself. There are so many different effects you can achieve using...
View ArticleNational Craft Month: Craft Tips
In celebration of National Craft Month I thought I’d compile a big list of inspiring and helpful craft tips from Craft Experts like you! Sew Many Ways has brilliant tips for organizing your Sewing and...
View ArticleEaster Crafts
Here in Portland spring came early, we’ve had a mixture of showers and flowers for the past few weeks, but I haven’t wanted to gloat about it until my friends and family in the NE could stand outside...
View ArticleCrafting with Styrofoam
You can make such a variety of beautiful, fun, long lasting crafts with Craft Foam. It comes in a range of sizes and styles, cones, sheets, blocks, eggs and circles; a shape for every project, a craft...
View ArticleMother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Here are some DIY gift ideas to pamper the moms in your life! Painting mason jars and filling with fresh flowers make lovely gifts for Mother’s Day, or any...
View ArticleMother’s Day Cards
What better way to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day than by making unique Mother’s Day Cards for all the special moms in your life? I hope these beautiful cards will inspire you to try making some...
View ArticleCrafting with Chipboard
May is National Scrapbook Month, and it is also a month full of celebrations in my family. I just returned from a two week long vacation with family, celebrating birthdays, Mother’s Day and the birth...
View ArticleDesign with Stencils
This Spring I’m feeling more enthusiastic than usual about sprucing up my surroundings. My husband and I bought our first home this year and there are still many bare walls in need of arts and crafts....
View ArticleKids’ Crafts: Dinosaurs!
My niece’s and nephew are very interested in dinosaurs these days. We’ve been reading Encyclopedias of Dinosaurs and learning so much! The little ones have so many questions – many of which can...
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