I just happen to have bought a bag of bow tie pasta
to paint in a variety of colors to use as accents on all sorts of things. When I spotted this amazing collection of Christmas decorations made with all … Read More ...
How to make a recycled tp tube card holder
Is there anything you can’t make with a tp tube? Well, I’m sure there is but this business card holder is a true surprise. I did a test and gift cards fit great as well in a flattened tube. With … Read More ...
How to make vintage wrapping paper Christmas Trees
Are you excited about the upcoming holidays? I am, maybe it’s because I am spotting all sorts of great holiday craft projects that I want to make. Just such a project are these vintage wrapping paper Christmas trees featured at … Read More ...
How to weave straw with a comb
I have seen some tutorials on using a fork to make pompoms but the snowflake or flower like ornaments that are featured on this blog are so cool! Using a comb
is a brilliant idea to make different “petals”. Here … Read More ...
How to make giant candy decorations
Yes, my crafty thoughts are turning toward the holidays. You too? Well this tutorial on how to make giant candy decorations out of a pool noodle is brilliant! So have fun with your pool noodle this summer and then turn … Read More ...
Money Gift Idea – How to make a Money Christmas tree lot
I know giving gift cards is super popular but this idea for creating a Christmas tree lot out of dollar bills crates a decoration in addition to a fun way to give money. Pop on over to the blog Kim … Read More ...
Elsa and Frozen Christmas craft
At Halloween virtually every little girl was dressed as Elsa and it occurred to me I bet Christmas would be a good time to craft up some Frozen and Elsa decorations. I found this collection at the blog Sunshine and … Read More ...
9 Furoshiki folds to wrap gifts including a recycled t-shirt cutting diagram
If you like to wrap gifts in unusual ways with eco-friendly materials this idea for using a t-shirt as gift wrap along with the fact that this design has a built in handle makes it a great idea. If the … Read More ...
How to make yarn and twine bottle brush trees
Can you really ever have too many trees in your Christmas forest? I think not. I average at least 1 new tree each year. This tutorial on how to make bottle brush trees out of yarn, garland, rope, and twine … Read More ...
20 Frozen crafts perfect to decorate and celebrate
Over at the blog A little Craft in Your Day there is a post that features 20 Frozen movie crafts. Even if you aren’t a fan of the movie there are some really interesting crafts and techniques. The one … Read More ...
How to make a melted crayon ornament
We have all seen melting crayon scraps into rainbow crayons and even the ironing them in between wax paper to make sun catchers but this idea for melting the crayon scraps in a glass ornament and swirling it around is … Read More ...
How to make yarn snowballs
You are not going to believe how these adorable snowballs are made and what they are made of! They are totally safe and fun to toss indoors or outside if you live in a warm climate and no snow is … Read More ...
Giveaway: Artful Christmas: 30 Elegant Craft Projects by Susan Wasinger
Just in time for Christmas Crafting I have the pleasure of offering a copy of Artful Christmas: 30 Elegant Craft Projects by Susan Wasinger for a giveaway. Leave a comment about what you are crafting or your color scheme/crafting theme … Read More ...
21 Christmas crafts to make, give and decorate with
No matter what craft you like to do, I bet there is one at Craftside that will spark your holiday creative spirit and have you getting out the hot glue gun, the sewing machine, knitting needles, crochet hooks or paper … Read More ...
7 ways to fold napkins great for festive Christmas entertaining
I think my favorite napkin fold featured here is the Christmas tree shape but I plan on trying them all. Maybe it would be fun to do a different one at each place setting? Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...