Before there were Cricuts or even simple plastic stencils there was printing with potatoes. You can't get more basic than using a potato to make a print but the good news is that the more basic something is, the easier it is. Potato prints are an easy and quick craft that is wonderful for all ages. I have cut potatoes and given them to kids to use as a stamp. Want a really easy Easter craft for kids? Cut a potato in half, let them make egg shapes using it as a stamp and then dot colorful paint on top with q-tips. It makes simple and cute painted Easter eggs. You can also make … [Read more...]
Adorable Free Printable Nose Valentines – Which One Do You Want to Print for Valentines? You Blow Me Away or I Pick You Valentine?
I love fun Valentines but I hate to buy them because I am so cheap. There's nothing better than making your own Valentines or finding free printable valentines online. That's why I made these free printable nose valentines just for you. Everybody you "nose" will love them. These are just fun but there's a way to make them a little bit sillier and awesome. When you print them there will already be a nose on the valentine. Last minute printing? You're good to go, just sign them and give them away. But if you have time.... you can order nose pencil sharpeners from … [Read more...]
Rustic Love – A Cute Craft for Valentine’s Day or as a Lovey-Dovey Gift
Sometimes I make Valentine's Day crafts and think "oh that's cute," and then sometimes I make them and my jaw hits the floor and I want to marry them because I've fallen in love. The same is true for this Valentine's Day craft idea. It's simple, which you know I like simple and easy crafts, and it's one of those things that your friends are going to ask where you bought it. So...whether you want to make this to decorate your home or to give as a gift, this is a cute idea. Plus they don't only have to be for Valentine's day. Make them in all white to give to someone as a wedding gift or … [Read more...]
5 Things I Don’t Want to Live Without
Over the past few weeks, there's been a lot of new readers here on Clumsy Crafter. This simple fact really helps my heart. When people read and share, it tells me that what I'm doing here is good and benefits people. It makes me extremely happy to be able to share creative ideas with amazing people such as yourself. But one caveat to a ton of new readers is that a lot of you just don't know me. The best news is that I'm a pretty simple person. This is true. The things that make me happy make me really happy and they're also cheap because I'm extremely frugal. To start, there are a … [Read more...]
5 Favorite Crafts of 2019
OK... I know we're a week into 2020 but I'm about six months behind on life so let's just ignore the details and look back at my favorite craft ideas on Clumsy Crafter in 2019. ONE - DIY Rag Rug Tote Bag This bag was my #1 favorite project I made this year. It never failed to get a ton of compliments when I carried it. It is the project that made me want to throw my sewing machine across the room but the way it turned it out made it all worth it. Read more about how I made this DIY Rag Rug Tote Bag Here. TWO - Easy Whimsical Paintings You Can Make This year as I've … [Read more...]
Mini Party Hats – DIY Dollar Store Crafts
Who doesn't love a great party? Whether it's for a holiday such as New Years or a DIY Birthday party, parties are fun. But, it's not really a party unless you have the correct headwear right? (I mean, it's not a wedding in England without a fascinator, so it's not a party here without a hat.) Of course we can't just leave you with the old style party hats with the tiny elastic band that snaps you in the face when you're not paying attention. That's why I came up with these mini party hats. The best part? It's all from the Dollar Store. So now you have the perfect Dollar Store Craft to get your … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from our family to yours. I hope you have a wonderful holiday but if it sucks and is hard, that's ok too. Thinking of you all. - Bobbie … [Read more...]
Santa Bread Tutorial
Way back before being a crafter was cool I used to watch Martha Stewart. I'm not talking about her swanky talk show based in the beautiful cream and white color studio. I'm talking about the Martha Stewart where she wore overalls and talked in a simpler manner housed what looked like the mix of a chicken coop and log cabin. That is when I first saw her make santa bread. Then a few years ago an old rerun came on and I saw it again. That year I knew I had to make it for our neighbors at christmas and I've made it every year since then. It's so fun, festive and yummy, who can resist? … [Read more...]
Melted Crayon Christmas Ornaments – You Won’t Believe How Pretty They Are!
I am so in love with these easy melted crayon christmas ornaments. They are so easy you won't believe it, my kids had the best time helping me make them and they're just plain pretty. I'm one of those people that goes into the store and can't figure out what to make with clear glass ornaments. Every year I buy a package of clear glass ornaments and every year I just struggle trying to figure out how I can make them different than any ornaments I can buy already made. This year I have figured it out! I love melted crayon art. I've put crayons on a canvas and let the sun … [Read more...]
Easy Handmade Ornament – Bottle Brush Tree Diorama
Christmas dioramas are so sweet but nothing's better than be able to hang one of them onto your beautiful christmas tree. Here's a fun and quick christmas ornament for DIY ornament swaps or just for you to make and enjoy. Here's a secret: I stumbled upon this ornament idea by wanting to make a snow globe to go on top of a pinewood derby car. It's true. But this little diorama christmas ornament is just too cute for words. Even if my snow globe idea didn't work out and I didn't beat the children's pastor for best looking car (I'm bitter) than at least something good came out of it all. Put … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Block Nativity Set – You Can Make This!
While walking through Hobby Lobby the other day, my 9 year old paused in front of a display of all different kinds of nativity sets and confidently proclaimed that nativity sets are one of her favorite things. Me too kid, me too. Santa is fun but when it comes to Christmas, nativities are the best reminder of what Christmas is truly about. Last year my oldest girl's Acteens group made these wooden block DIY nativity sets to sell and raise money for the Lottie Moon Offering. I liked it so much that in February, I made these adorable Valentine's Day couple using the same steps and … [Read more...]
Snowball Christmas Ornament – Easy DIY Christmas Ornament
I know what you're thinking... "you live in Houston, how do you know what a snowball looks like?"..... Here's the truth, when you live in a place that is warm 11 and a half months out of the year, you go a little crazy with all things snow, even if it's fake. This is a fun and easy DIY Christmas ornament that will bring some texture to your tree while still letting some of the sparkly lights shine through. Plus it doesn't require many supplies so you can make a lot of them and still have plenty of room in your budget to splurge on candy canes and buffalo check ribbon. Or you … [Read more...]
