It's summertime and that usually means looking for fun things to do to keep the kids occupied. That may be why you landed at this post in the first place! Well, count your lucky stars that you did because shrink film DIY projects will be a hit with your kids. Trust me when I say that the kids won't be able to wait to get back to school to show off their new shrink film DIY pins and zipper pulls … [Read more...] about Shrink Film DIY Kid’s Pins and Zipper Pulls
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Plastic Canvas Brooch with Stitched Eye Pattern
The evil eye trend has been going strong, and I'm all about it. You can find it on everything these days... clothes and jewelry, pillows and posters. For my latest DIY project, I decided to combine it with one of my other obsessions: embroidery thread! The result was this statement DIY brooch accessory, made using plastic canvas and completed with tassels and rhinestones. Here's how to make … [Read more...] about Plastic Canvas Brooch with Stitched Eye Pattern
St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Shamrock Pin
After the busy end-of-the-year holiday season and Valentine's Day, I'm usually both physically and creatively exhausted so unfortunately, St. Patrick's Day doesn't get a ton of attention. Of course, that doesn't mean that holiday gets completely overlooked. We just have to stick to quick and easy ideas like this DIY St. Patrick's Day lucky pin. I love that this adorable accessory can be made in … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Shamrock Pin
The Power of Pinterest
Using Pinterest as a sales tool for your maker business. Those who have dabbled in Pinterest know its power — What? I spent two hours looking at wedding centerpieces and I'm not even getting married? How did that happen? As a craft maker, if you haven't yet joined the site, you're missing out on a key social media opportunity. Pinterest is a website where members pin images and videos to … [Read more...] about The Power of Pinterest
DIY Lucky Shamrock Craft Pin
St. Patrick's Day is one of those holidays that kind of creeps up on me! It is usually that morning that I remember that I need to wear green, and that starts the annual mad scramble through the closet for something appropriate. This year I am prepared! I made something that I can keep in my jewelry case to wear every year, like a tradition! Go me. This shamrock craft hat pin was easy to put … [Read more...] about DIY Lucky Shamrock Craft Pin