Halloween is just over a month away and I have lots of projects I’d like to make, so I figured I better get started. During the summer, I bought a green shirt for my little boy for a project. Well, the project didn’t happen and I was going to return the shirt, but it somehow […] Read more…
Swirly Wooden Apples
My jigsaw had been sitting in the closet for way too long, so I figured it was time to dust it off and make another project for my seasonal shelf. I started by cutting an apple shape out of wood. For painting, I used the same technique as this project, but I antiqued them a […] Read more…
Acorn Door Hanger
Since the season is changing, it’s time to take down my swirly butterfly and put up something new for fall. After last week’s project, I’ve had acorns on my mind, so I thought an acorn would be really cute to put on my door this year. I got to work and came up with a […] Read more…
Read – Learn – Grown Blocks
This is a cute project that’s kind-of along the theme of back to school, but this decoration can stay up all year long. It’s perfect for a playroom, reading nook, or even a library. I used 3 – 5.25″ x 5.25″ blocks of wood and chose three colors that match our playroom. For the base […] Read more…
Easy Art Center
I originally made this board a few years ago, but I needed to move it to a different wall and decided to change it just a bit. And, since school is starting soon, I thought it would be a great project to share again. I used a white magnetic board from Ikea, but since I […] Read more…
SVG File Basics
If you’re thinking about getting a Silhouette or Cricut or you already own one, chances are you’ve heard of SVG files. Even though you may have heard of them, you might not know exactly what they are or what they do. These amazing files work with your machine and software and will help you to […] Read more…
Getting Started with a Silhouette Cameo
So, you’re either thinking about getting a Silhouette Cameo or you’ve already taken the jump and purchased one. Yay! Silhouette machines are awesome! They are fun to use and you can make so many amazing things with them. Once you get started, you may never want to stop. This post contains affiliate links for your […] Read more…
Getting Started with a Cricut Explore Air
So, you’re either thinking about getting a Cricut Explore or you’ve already taken the jump and purchased one. Yay! Cricut machines are awesome! They are fun to use and you can make so many amazing things. Once you get started, you may never want to stop. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience (which […] Read more…
Vinyl 101: Adhesive Vinyl Basics
If you are the lucky owner of a Silhouette or Cricut cutting machine, you will want to know all the things about adhesive vinyl! If you’re just getting started with vinyl, you might find it all a bit overwhelming. Permanent, temporary, 651, 631, glossy, and matte…what? These are all common words crafters use when talking […] Read more…
Vinyl 101: How to Use Adhesive Vinyl
Cutting adhesive vinyl with your electronic cutter is fun and super easy, not to mention ADDICTIVE! Once you getting started with adhesive vinyl, you will want to decorate and personalize everything you see! Do you want to learn all about adhesive vinyl? Check out my Vinyl 101: Adhesive Vinyl Basics to learn all about it! […] Read more…