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...]
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...]
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...]
Free Christmas Cut File – Spoiler Alert: It’s Coal
It's always funny when you're packing everything up at the end of the Christmas season and somehow you need to figure out how to stuff 35 paper Christmas gift bags into one tiny wrapping paper storage box. There's also a little bit of sadness when a really cute gift bag that you found gets torn or tossed in the trash. That's why today I'm going to share with you this free Christmas cut file that you can put on reusable canvas bags and use over and over again. One thing that my family has really focused on this year is using less and buying less. That means that if we can go without a … [Read more...]
The Perfect Gifts for 2020
Usually this time of year, all the bloggers come out with their gift guides and favorite products list. I could share my list of favorite craft supplies but I already have and honestly, it hasn't changed all that much. Plus after this year, I think it's best that we share a list that can help us cope with the pure joy and heart-wrenching terror that is 2020. So without further ado, I present to you the ultimate 2020 Gift Guide. This list does contain affiliate links 1 - The Roto Wipe So.. here's the deal. This is just a gift box. But what a PERFECT gift box for this year? It … [Read more...]
5 DIY Christmas Ornaments with Instructions on How to Make Them.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... OK So maybe not here in Houston. Right now it's just a sloppy mess of dark gray skies on 70 degree days. But Christmas will be here before we know it and DIY Christmas ornament swaps will pop up on your calendar any minute now. I know that everyone grumbles when Christmas appears at the craft stores months in advance but the truth is that it takes time to make Christmas crafts if you want them done for the holiday season. There's nothing worse than running out of time to finish a Christmas themed craft and having to pack it away, half done, … [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...]
The Perfect Ornament for 2020 – DIY Polymer Clay Dumpster Fire
I wish this ornament was a joke. So much of me wishes that this would be the ultimate April Fool's Day where we didn't know the trouble and tribulation that 2020 brought to our homes. Sigh... but 2020 has been a dumpster fire. Right? That's why I'm going to show you how to make the perfect Christmas ornament for 2020 using polymer clay. So without further ado, I present to you the only ornament you will need this year to hang on a tree wrapped in toilet paper and dotted with hand sanitizer bottles.... The Dumpster Fire of 2020 Christmas Ornament. You can make this ornament. If you can … [Read more...]
Snowman Christmas Ornament – Easy Dollar Store Christmas Craft
I've always loved snowmen but in my life, I've only made 3-4 of them. Blame it on Texas, but if I want a snowman I have to find other ways to make them. That's one of the reasons that when I was browsing the aisles of the Dollar Store Christmas crafts section, I decided to make this cutie-patootie snowman Christmas ornament. Plus it can't melt in the Texas heat. You might remember my last snowman ornament, the Wood Slice Snowman Christmas Ornament. This ornament uses the same technique of painting dots. Painting dots is EASY. No matter what level you feel you are on as a painter, … [Read more...]
DIY Screen Art – Paint Those Screens!
Last year as we were visiting family in a tiny Texas town, we happened upon the best street fair. One of the vendor booths was filled with old window screens that she had painted with different wildflowers. Be still my beating heart. I loved the look of the painted window screens and almost bought one to bring home. As I held up one screen with yellow daisies in one hand and a screen with white daisies in the other hand, I suddenly remembered how cheap I am and thought to myself, "I can do that". So I put both frames back and came home to Houston, where finding old window screens is a lot … [Read more...]
Monster Slime – Spooky and Fun!
Slime is something that I still don't understand kid's obsession with it. Honestly when find it in my junk drawer and hanging in strands from our picnic table and I think it's not worth it. But then I give all my kids the supplies to make slime and not only does they all work together in perfect harmony to make all kinds of slime recipes but then they turn around and explain the scientific process of making slime in words that I don't understand and I'm sold on it. It might be messy at times but if you make my kids fall in love with science and making things, I'm here for … [Read more...]
Adorabe Fall Cupcake Toppers – Pumpkins Made with Marzipan!
Many years ago when I had a lot more sleep and two less children I started a little blog known as Clumsy Crafter. One of the first tutorials I ever did was a simple How to Make Marzipan Pumpkins. The pictures on that post are old and dark. The grammar and spelling errors are interesting. So today since I'm holding on tight to fall and Thanksgiving when everyone else is running full force towards Christmas, I'd like to once again try to show you how to make marzipan pumpkins. These are the perfect fall decoration to top cupcakes with. They're easy and really hard to mess … [Read more...]
