Halloween Ornament How-To Crafting Together With Creativebug

I’m having an online craft party with Creativebug and you are invited! We are going to be whipping up a batch of DIY Halloween ornaments live on Sept 4th at 3pm CT.  Consider this your cordial invitation to join in!…

5 Fun ways to craft your way to a green thumb with DIY plants and flowers

Can’t keep plants alive to save your life?  No worries, I got you.  I love plants – indoor or outdoor, spiky or smooth, flowering or leaves galore – I’m just not always the best at keeping them alive.  Today we…

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…