10 Creative Ways to UpCycle a Plastic Bottle

We all know by now that reusable water bottles are the way to go, but sometimes you can’t help but find yourself in possession of a plastic bottle.  Whether that drink is a 20oz water or 2 liters of soda…

UpCycle It! Crafts For Kids – My New Book Is Here

GUESS WHAT! I have a new book coming out next month.  I am so excited to share with you guys Upcycle It! Crafts For Kids – Fun and Useful Projects to Recycle and Reimagine.  You can grab your very own…

10 Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

What should you get mom this year for Mother’s Day?  I mean chances are she has been mom, school teacher, chef and bestie for the last year.  Around my house we can add house keeper, gardener and about a gazillion…

Mixed Media Picture Frames With Marbled Book Pages

I’ve been a busy little crafty bee lately adding new goodies galore to my Jennifer Perkins Art Etsy store.  A few of my favorite new items include a series of faces in handmade picture frames.  Well ok – I didn’t…

Three New Inspired Craft Books You Need On Your Shelf

I love craft books ya’ll.  About the only thing that makes me as happy as a stack of fresh craft supplies is a stack of new craft books.  When I got a fat package from my friends over at Quarto…

Welcome to Felicia’s Cut and Curl – A New Artsy Craftsy Collection

I’m reclaiming the cardboard canister craft for my own artsy purposes.  Sure a quick spin through Pinterest produces oodles of results for using empty oatmeal cans for home decor and kids crafts but I’m slapping a pompom and a toothy…

Getting into the Valentine’s Day Spirit With a Vintage Sewing Themed Craft Space Makeover

Is it weird that I like to decorate my craft space in theme for the holidays?  Wait – don’t answer that.  I thought some vintage Valentines and antique toy sewing machines were just what I needed to get ready for…