Some days you feel like painting something. Does that ever happen to you? You just get the urge to paint? But then you realize you don’t have any paint in the house. Except… you probably do. In little teeny tiny bottles in the way back of a cabinet or the bottom of an old makeup …
I make a lot of stuff. If I needed some extra cash, some of the things I make would do great at craft fairs. It’s not the most effective way to make money if you’re a crafter, but if you’re interested in trying the Craft Fair scene, these are some crafts to make and sell …
Making art doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive or particularly skilled. You can use simple things you already have at home to be creative with. I found 11 Sharpie Art projects that you can try. You know you probably have some sharpies shoved in a drawer somewhere! And if you don’t, well, Sharpies are …
Mason Jars are perfect for the kind of crafting I like to do. No matter how you manipulate them, they almost always end up being useful. Except for if you make a snow globe, but if the snow globe is a Christmas decoration, I count that as useful, as you’ll see below. Here are some …
Stitch Fix is one of my favorite inventions of all time. I mean “invention” might be a stretch, I guess service is more accurate, but, whatever, I love the idea of a “personal stylist” picking out clothes for me and I never have to leave my house and I don’t ever have to go to …
A very long time ago, my husband (then boyfriend) bought me an acrylic paint art set. He went to a real art store in the artsy section of the city and bought me good stuff. I played around with them then, but 25+ years ago, I had no resources to really learn how to use …
I got back to making crafts this week and it really made me so happy. I’ve been loving learning about watercolor painting and I’ve tried a bunch of different projects and including this simple watercolor painting tutorial. This week I went for something a little less abstract than what I’ve tried in the past and …
I’ve struggled for EVER with keeping my house clean. Literally even before I had a house, it was my childhood bedroom that was an eyesore. I’m just not neat and tidy. I want to be. But I’m naturally sloppy. And I married someone who is about 300x worse than me and now we have little …
I know you just slogged through Christmas shopping. But Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so you might as well grab your credit card. You need Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Everyone that Matters. Who matters? Well, to me, my husband, my kids and I like to get my parents a little something for …
Valentine’s Day can be a nightmare if you’re planning to go out to dinner. EVERYONE goes out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. You know what’s better than going out to dinner? Cooking something special and staying home and cozy with your loved one. Try one of these special Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas for the perfect …