Creepy Clowns, Haunted Halloween Carnival Trees and DIY Ornaments!

There is something eerie about clowns. Even if they don’t normally scare you, when it comes to Halloween, those painted faces meant to make you smile can instead make you want to hide! Add in a creepy carnival vibe and…

Back to (Virtual) School DIY Clay Headphone Holder

Back to school time is here and though many of us are sending our kids back virtually as opposed to in person they still need school supplies.  A new addition to that list are headphones.  Zoom calls are the new…

Hosting a Virtual Bob Ross Painting Party

Parties and social gatherings are far and few between these days which for kids can be hard.  For tweens apparently it is the end of the world.  Thank goodness for FaceTime, Zoom and Google Hangouts but even those after awhile…

Let’s Party With Some Paper Bag Stars

Finding the perfect party decorations can sometimes be tricky business.  Take it from me I’ve thrown lumberjack themed birthday parties, decorated Christmas trees for Record Store Day and even had a Game of Thrones Viewing Shin-Dig.  That being said I…

Who Wants To Win $100 Worth of Craft Supplies?

Have you pre-ordered your copy of Easy Arts and Crafts For Kids: 50 Fun Projects to Make, Wear and Share yet?  My new book comes out on March 24th BUT if you get that pre-order in you could win $100…

Fruit Inspired Tin Foil Art For Kids

Foil and fruit are a match made in crafty heaven!  I am so excited to share a project with you from my new book Easy Arts and Crafts for Kids: 50 Fun Projects to Make, Share and Wear and yup…

Kitschy Christmas Card Holder With Darice and Vintage Vibes Galore

Wanna know a secret?  I like kitschy crafts.  Ok, that is not really a secret.  I like my Christmas crafts especially kitschy.  I don’t call it Kitschmas for nuthin’.  A staple of vintage Kitschmas crafts of yore are felt appliqués…