Finding construction paper crafts for kids and adults can be pretty tricky since it seems that construction paper isn’t as “trendy” as it used to be. However, I refuse to let one of the cheapest and most versatile crafting materials die. If you are a paper crafting junkie, there’s no reason for you not to […]
The countdown is on to New Year’s Day, but there is still time to create DIY party favors and decor for your New Year’s Eve party. If you are like me, your budget (and time!) is stretched to it’s limits after the holiday season, so you are probably looking for high-impact, budget-friendly decor ideas that […]
‘Tis the season….to make Christmas cards! Let’s be honest: It’s always the season for handmade cards, but the holidays give us an excuse to create even more cards for all of the friends and family on our list. If you are an experienced card maker or have purchased boxed cards in the past and are […]
When it comes to kitchen organization, are you on top of your game? If you cook or bake a lot, then you know how important keeping your jars, boxes, and other food items organized is. Even if you don’t, it’s nice to have everything labeled and set up where you can easily find them. That’s where […]
August is here, which means school is right around the corner. In between trying to squeeze as much summer fun into the few remaining weeks of the season, you also have to start prepping for back to school. This can mean anything from school supply shopping to dusting off last year’s text books for a […]
I admit: fussy cutting might not be for everyone because it is time consuming and requires patience. You also need good vision so that you’ll be able to see all the details of the image you want to cut. However, if you do want to try it, here are a few tips that will help […]
I don’t know about you, but when I’m in the kitchen, I tend to rely on cookbooks and recipe binders. Technology is great, but my phone going to sleep every few minutes while I’m trying to add ingredients is not. That’s why I still write all of my recipes down on printable recipe cards. With […]
Have you ever received a 3D card? Whether it had cool embellishments on the front or it popped out at you when you opened it, that card probably felt a little more special than most of the other cards you received. It definitely stood out more, regardless of what was written inside, and that’s important. […]
If you want to give a pristine white paper a browned, unevenly-colored, aged appearance and parchment-like texture, you need to use an aging technique. I love using my own aged paper for my vintage and steampunk projects. It’s also very cost effective because you only need a few ingredients to create this effect instead of […]
In this day and age of the e-reader, there is still something magical about snuggling up in a comfy chair with a physical book. Maybe it’s my love of paper, but there is just something so comforting about turning the pages of a book as the story unfolds. A few years ago I followed the […]
