I decided to make a DIY conversion chart for my kitchen. Adding this functional piece to the inside of one of my cabinet doors will save me from searching every time I need an answer. I made some cut files for you as well so you can make your own in just minutes. No more…
Craft Basics
Handmade Strawberry Pincushion Basket
Like many of you, my mom taught me to sew when I was a young girl and one of my most vivid memories of that time is the crowded tomato pincushion she use to keep right next to the sewing machine. Since then, tons of different pincushions have come in and out of my life…
DIY Dino Art Kid’s Room Decor
Today I was getting a little crafty with my son and working on a new project for his dino themed bedroom. I always love to have my kids help with the decorating around the house, especially when it comes to decorating their bedrooms. I think they enjoy their rooms more when they actually help with the…
Charcoal Tweed Crocheted Cowl Scarf
One thing that I love about crochet is the way you can combine simple stitches to make fun patterns and textures. This crochet cowl scarf pattern uses a simple combination of double crochet and chain stitches to create the stitch pattern. Because it uses basic stitches in an easy repeat, it is a great pattern…
DIY Heart Burlap Wreath
Make a heart shaped DIY burlap wreath for your home this Valentine’s Day. The rustic elegance of burlap with lace really shines through in this handmade wreath. It is actually really easy to make and will look great on your front door. Not a fan of the burlap color? Try the same wreath with red…
Sweetheart DIY Valentine’s Day Tray
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and soon you’ll be seeing pink and red home decor in every store. Why not save yourself some money and make some of those decorations instead of buying them? This Sweetheart Valentine’s Day Tray DIY tutorial only requires a few craft supplies to make and would look adorable…
Winter Party Hot Chocolate Bar
Hiya, creative friends! There are some incredible new party supplies at Darice, and I can’t wait to show you some fun ideas on how to use them this winter! We recently went sledding with friends, and came back to our house for hot chocolate. Our guests were so surprised and happy to see this cute…
DIY Decorative Ice Melt Bucket
Hello there and Happy New Year to you, Darice friends! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and that your 2018 is off to a great start. Here in Columbus, Ohio we had our first White Christmas in years and the dusting of snow was beautiful! A week later though the real snow came…I woke…
Reversible Winter and Valentine’s Day Sign
Add a reversible winter and Valentine’s Day DIY sign to your decor and leave it out for months. I love a reversible sign! One thing to store, however, it works for multiple seasons. Now that is an awesome idea! This one works for winter and Valentine’s Day but you can use this same concept to…
Striped Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
I love making handmade baby gifts. I thought a soft, snuggly, striped crochet baby blanket would be a perfect gift for a winter baby. Obviously you could choose to make the blanket in any colors you want but I choose blues, gray, and white because they are colors that make me think of winter. The…
