Around the World with 80 Artists: A New Craft Book + Kickstarter

August 2, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

As crafters we love crafting books right? Well I wanted to tell you about a really neat one. Around the World with 80 Artists is an arts and crafts book like nothing you’ve seen before. There is 80 artists … Read More ...

How to Paint a Watercolor Pineapple

July 30, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here is a detailed step by step tutorial on how to paint a watercolor pineapple! With fruit being all the rage right now I had to share this with you guys! This looks like it would be a great project … Read More ...

40 DIY Watermelon Craft Ideas

July 25, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Watermelons are the new Pineapple! They’ve been sneaking up for a while now and I think it’s safe to say that they are my new favorite fruit trend. Pineapples are still cool, but watermelons are all the rage! I mean, … Read More ...

How to Juggle a 9-to-5 While Starting Your Craft Business

July 24, 2016 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

Hey indie business owners and etsy shop owners! If you have been struggling with starting a crafting business on the side, while still working that 9-to-5 job, Here is a really good read by Elise McDowell on her blog House … Read More ...

16 FUN Things to Make with Balloons

July 20, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Do you have any leftover balloons laying about? You’ll love these colorful crafts! Menucha at Moms and Crafters rounded up these 16 balloon crafts which are festive and fun, and perfect for both kids and teens. If you don’t already … Read More ...

Not Enough Pokemon Go? Shop Pokemon Handmade!

July 18, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Hey Pokemon fans, this one is for you!! With Pokemon GO being such a HUGE trend right now, I just had to share this list of 16 fun Pokemon themed handmade products, rounded up by Brittany at Pop Shop America.… Read More ...

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DIY Flair Button Display Holder

July 16, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here is a really fun project for the weekend! A display board for flair buttons!! I love these things, I have a whole collection of them on a messenger bag. Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling shared a tutorial on how … Read More ...

Celebrate the Olympics with your Kids! Paint Flag Rocks!

July 15, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

The 2016 Olympic Games start August 5th, and I am pretty excited! Have you thought about doing any Olympic themed crafts? Well, here is a GREAT one you can do with the kids!- Painted flag rocks – a creative and … Read More ...

12 Pokemon Crafts, Activities and Ideas You Gotta Catch!

July 14, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

While Pokemon has been around for a long time, Pokemon GO is the new craze and I’m sure you’ve heard of it! If you are a pokemon fan, you’ll want to see these 12 projects that Brett from This Mama … Read More ...

12 FAB Mid Century Modern Orla Kiely DIY’s

July 13, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

If you LOVE the mid century modern look, here are 12 great ways to get a bit of Orla Kiely magic into to your home. Claire from Pillar Box Blue rounded up these great DIY projects based on the designs … Read More ...

The Ultimate Glue Guide – Use the Right Glue for Your Craft Project

July 11, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Want to know what glue you need for your current craft project? This great glue guide by Allison at Dream a Little Bigger will help you decide just which adhesive you need to use to glue one thing onto another- … Read More ...

Make Faux Bugs In Resin with this DIY

July 11, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here is a project that is both fun and slightly creepy! Mark Montano captured bugs in resin! They are actually plastic toy bugs, bug Mark used DecoArt’s Metallic Lustres to them and make them look like rare beetles, which I … Read More ...