Crafts category

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 1 – No Sew “Leather” Card Wallet

    It is Iron Craft’s third anniversary, so for the challenge we were asked to make something from the traditional third anniversary gift, leather, or the modern gift, crystal. We had a little leew...
    Jan 14, 2014 2 Comments

  • 15 Projects with Heart

    Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is a month away. Here’s a few of our projects with a little heart to get you in the mood… 1. Simple Pop-Up Valentine 2. Knit Heart Garland 3. Bur...
    Jan 13, 2014 1 Comment

  • 2013’s Favorite Projects

    It’s that time of year when we look back to see what projects were our readers’ favorites over the last year (based on the number of views).  Some are new this year and some are favorites...
    Dec 30, 2013 No Comments

  • Shopping Bags. Inspiration.

    As we say goodbye to 2013, many of us will also say goodbye to free shopping bags. Come the new year, if the store hasn’t started charging already, there will be a charge for bags. Some of the ...
    Dec 19, 2013 3 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #25 – Potted Christmas Tree

    For this Iron Craft challenge we were allowed to choose from any of the 2013 challenges to repeat. I didn’t go very far back and repeated challenge #24 Holiday. My husband Matt and I collect Chr...
    Dec 17, 2013 1 Comment

  • Project: North Woods Wreath

    My parents recently moved back from Memphis, TN to Duluth, MN. They did a lot of downsizing in the move including getting rid of most of their holiday decorations. At their new building people decorat...
    Dec 06, 2013 3 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 Challenge #24 – Paper Snowflake Trees

    We are in the height of holiday madness for Iron Craft this challenge. I just happened to see the perfect idea in the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living, paper trees. The trees in the magazine were...
    Dec 03, 2013 11 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 Wrap Up

    We made it, twenty-four ornaments in twenty-four weeks just in time for December 1st. I hope you enjoyed our trip around the world this year and all the little tidbits about Christmas customs in diffe...
    Nov 29, 2013 2 Comments

  • 16 Handmade Holiday Decor Ideas

    We love creating things to decorate our homes over the holidays. It gives such a personal touch. 1. Potted Button Trees 2. Appliqué Reindeer Pillow 3. Square Dowel Wreath 4. Ornament Coasters 5. Ro...
    Nov 27, 2013 No Comments

  • 26 Christmas Tree Ornaments to Make

    There is nothing more charming on a Christmas tree than a handmade ornament. They also make great additions to your Christmas wrapping. Here’s a selection of ornaments we’ve showed you how...
    Nov 25, 2013 No Comments