There was a time when I think I was one of the worst when it came to judging those who claim to suffer from depression and anxiety. "Why don't you just get up and take a walk rather than lay in bed?" "It's just a mindset, get over it." "You're there because you let yourself get there." "It's just an excuse." I was one of the worst. And then one morning I woke up, made breakfast and then found myself back in bed. Later in the day, I was so tired that I had to go lay back down. Over the next few weeks, it got to the point where I would do something and then go sit down in bed … [Read more...]
Can’t Touch This! Super Cute Free Printable Cactus Poster
Stop. Collaborate and Listen. I love free printable posters. Not only are they simple and fast, it makes things easier. Seriously. That's one of the reasons I wanted to make this free printable cactus printable for you. If you stop and think about it, you can turn this into a card for a gift, put it on printable vinyl and add it to a shirt or simply clip it onto a clipboard and hang it. This "Can't Touch This" Printable Poster is great when you need a laugh or have teens who want a new poster for their bedroom. There are so many great things that you can and do with this … [Read more...]
Crafty Videos – And Me!
Hi, my name is Bobbie and I'm a spaz. I do lots of different things each and every day. Sometimes they make sense and sometimes... well.... One thing that I have been doing lately is more videos but I've kept it pretty quiet because it's a learning curve. YouTube is a whole different ballgame and now Facebook is pushing more video, which adds another layer onto the cake. Also, I'm not eating anything flour based right now so cake is all I can think about. That being said, I am trying. Someone asked the other day if I would start a YouTube channel and I had to tell them that's it's … [Read more...]
DIY Pineapple Painted Aloe Plant Pot
Summer has an anthem. Did you know that? It's not all the classic songs that you're thinking about... nope. It's the kids and teens of the world that sit there and in unison say, "I'm bored". Hopefully, this super simple summer craft idea will give them something to do and make your windowsills and shelves look cute all at the same time. Aloe is just a great plant to have around. My grandmother had pots of aloe spread throughout her house. If you burned your hand off she would tell you just to put some aloe on it. Luke Skywalker when his hand got burned off with the lightsaber? Probably … [Read more...]
A Few Tips For Preparing for a Hurricane
Hurricane season is showing up early this year, with a storm developing in the Gulf of Mexico while summer is still in full swing. Now more than ever people are looking at how to prepare for a hurricane or storm. It's on everyone's minds, which is a good thing because then they have a better chance of being prepared when a storm is heading toward them. Don't wait to prepare for a hurricane and don't assume that you have enough. One thing we learned after Hurricane Harvey is that we didn't have enough food saved. Preparing for storms could be considered an Olympic sport. It … [Read more...]
5 of My Favorite Craft Ideas
Believe it or not, Clumsy Crafter has been around for over ten years. The earliest posts have horrible photos and some of the best memories of my kids, such as the time that my youngest turned herself into a smurf with the blue food coloring or that time that someone filled up the dishwasher with dish soap. In the past few years as my kids get older (and more sarcastic) I've been focusing more on crafts and tutorials. So what's a few of my favorites? Here's 5 of them in no particular order. Hoop Wreaths I love wreaths. Any type of wreath gets my heart pounding but hoop wreaths … [Read more...]
Rock Cactus Garden – Easy and Fun DIY Project
Finally, a plant I can't kill. A long time ago someone told me that I should start a succulent garden because those are almost impossible to kill. Hello, my name is Clumsy Crafter and I embrace the impossible. I killed that succulent garden and every living cactus plant I've had since then. However this rock garden is one that I cannot kill. This is a great DIY craft project for teens or anyone that just wants to make something cute that you don't have to worry about killing. Honestly, we only have plants in the landscaping outside because my husband takes care of them. I try to have a … [Read more...]
Life Lately – What I’m Making / Reading / Doing
Life lately. Whew. Do you have a few hours? No. OK.. I'll give you the abbreviated version. Buckle your seat belt, grab your glue gun and let's go. What I'm Making As I shared on Friday, I'm painting a lot right now but I'm also playing around with other things. This weekend I grabbed Infusible Ink by Cricut. If you don't know anything about Infusible Ink, it's their newest product that somehow imprints into the fabric instead of laying on top of the fabric like vinyl. You have to use specific fabrics and products for it to work but I grabbed some to play around for you. I'll … [Read more...]
Painting Is Good For The Heart
Vincent Van Gogh said, "If you hear a voice within you say that you cannot paint, then by all means paint and it will be silenced." Preach. There was a time in my life where I told myself that I couldn't paint because I was looking at technical painters and trying to fit my overly creative brain into that space. I'm not going to do a perfect still life that will be raved about for its photo-like qualities. It's not in me and it never will be. But that doesn't mean that I can't paint and make some kick-butt things. You can too. If you've followed this blog for a while then you know that … [Read more...]
DIY Flag Shirt! Make Your Own Shirts for 4th of July!
4th of July is in a week! There's tons of 4th of July and other patriotic outfits that you can buy but why purchase something when you can have fun making it? These shirts are simple but fun. All you need is painter's tape and spray paint. Yes! Spray paint will work. If you spritz lightly it won't make the shirt stiff or gross. It dries very quicky and can be washed and dried normally. These shirts can really take a beating. This is actually an old tutorial that we made 5 and my youngest is still wearing her sister's old shirts like this! The good news is that if spray paint … [Read more...]
5 Craft Items That I Have Been Using Like CRAZY
Sometimes I just get on crafting kicks where I either keep making the same things over and over (like my wreath addiction of 2018) or I get stuck on a few different craft supplies that I have to use to make everything and anything. Right now, I'm on a craft supply kick. I've been using the same craft supplies and obsessing over them. I could map their locations in Michael's in my sleep. Let me show you what I've been obsessing over and then you can share your craft product love in the comments below or on Facebook. Resin - I LOVE Resin Earlier this year I started playing … [Read more...]
Summer Fun – DIY Watermelon Bag
Part of me believes that watermelons were created to off-set the oppressive heat of summer. Do you agree? Watermelon is for summer. That's why today I'm sharing this super cute DIY Summer craft with you - Painted Watermelon bags or pouches. This is a great craft idea for the teens hanging out at your house occasionally moaning, "I'm sooooo bored" while simultaneously emptying your pantry of everything edible. This is also an easy craft to make while you hide away in the air conditioning. *This post contains affiliate links* Let's get started on these DIY Watermelon Bags You … [Read more...]
