If you had asked me last month what was the last DIY tutorial that I ever thought I'd have on my site, it would have been a fabric face mask. I wouldn't have even of thought that a tutorial for making a medical fabric face mask would have needed to exist on Clumsy Crafter. But times have changed. Now not only are medical professionals asking for face mask donations, there's rumors that soon they'll be recommended for the general public. If you just want the instructions to make your own fabric mask, skip down. There is also a rough instructional video at the bottom of this post. … [Read more...]
Toilet Paper Roll Snakes! Easy and Fun Craft for Kids
*This is an older post but right now when you're stuck at home with kids due to the Corona Virus and toilet paper is all the rage, this is the perfect craft to entertain kids. If you don't have enough toilet paper rolls, ask your neighbors to save their empty rolls for a few days and take a scavenger hunt around your neighborhood to collect them off of porches or from mailboxes.* There's one fact that's universally acknowledged, when you have kids you will go through a lot of toilet paper. My poor husband has to put up with 4 girls in this house so he is always questioning the amount of empty … [Read more...]
Stuck at Home with Kids? -Marble Paper with Shaving Cream – The Easiest Craft You’ll Ever Do.
Without a doubt, making marbled paper with shaving cream is one of my favorite things to do. Believe it or not, I keep a stack of this marbled paper in my desk drawer at all times because it's great for making on-the-go Thank You cards to even for writing a pretty grocery store list. Spoiler Alert: There's a video of the process at the bottom of this post. The great news is that this is so easy, you won't believe it but you will want to make it over and over again. You're going to get professional level results with a preschool level activity. Now that's what I consider a hot … [Read more...]
A Modern Take on a Traditional Wreath: The Macrame Wrapped Tulip Hoop Wreath
Tulips wreaths are beautiful traditional spring wreaths. But lately the wreath trend has been moving from grapevine wreath to a more modern style hoop wreath. So how do you combine a modern hoop wreath with a traditional style tulip wreath? That's easy. You add a little macrame around a metal hoop and then attach tulips and that leaves you with a gorgeous modern tulip hoop wreath. Ready to make your own spring tulip wreath? You'll a metal hoop wreath from the craft section of the Hobby Store, rough twine, fake tulips and some floral wire. I used a 14" hoop and rough twine. Michael's … [Read more...]
All You Need is Love (and Mod Podge)
This is an older post but let's be honest, I just love it. I still have this little wooden heart sign and each year it's one of my favorite Valentine Decorations to pull out of storage and put on the shelf. It makes me happy. That's why I hope that you'll like this super simple Valentine's Day Craft as much as I do. There's a wall in my kitchen where I have my paint chip art that I've been meaning to add a few other things to as well. My plan was to have a small gallery wall by the kitchen table full of things that make us happy. Then I got the call that a local news station wanted … [Read more...]
Love Me Like Mr. Darcy Loves Elizabeth – Free Cut File or Printable
Today people say, "Kiki, do you love me?" but way back when, before texting and online dating, there was a man who told a woman that he loved her most ardently. I'm a die hard fan of Pride and Prejudice. The book, the movies, the TV special - it doesn't matter, I love them all. That's why I made this Pride and Prejudice free cut file. Because let's be honest, in the time of Tinder and other questionable dating practices, sometimes we just want to be loved like Darcy loved Elizabeth. This isn't the first Pride and Prejudice printable on my site. I've shared quite a few things before … [Read more...]
The Secret Weapon to Make Basic Patterns: Printing with Potatoes
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...]
