I love letting my kids create their own decor for their bedrooms. Usually this consists of hand-drawn artwork taped to their walls, but with a little bit of help they can also make more involved DIY decor. This DIY Work Hard, Be Nice banner is easy … [Read more...]
HOW TO MAKE GAME OF THRONES HOUSE BANNERS
If you are a super fan of Game of Thrones, like I am, you are going to be thrilled at this week's tutorials. I am preparing for the final season with a week's worth of Game of Thrones crafts and recipes so the last episodes can go out with a … [Read more...]
15 MINUTE NO-SLIP COASTERS
Today I am sharing a quick and easy felt craft that even beginners can do! This is a great starter craft for kids, and when you are finished you have cute, functional coasters. I used puffy paint to add fun designs to the felt to turn in … [Read more...]
SANTA HAT CANDY MUG
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I love to give my kids’ teachers handmade gifts, but I also try very hard to make them useful as well as cute. This combines … [Read more...]
HANDS ON CRAFTS FOR KIDS: FELT PINWHEEL WREATH
There is something about a pinwheel that encapsulates childhood. The color, motion, and flowery shape are just so darn happy! This simple craft can be made with your children to keep those little hands busy. It's a great way to teach … [Read more...]
Reverse Applique Pillow – The Hard Way
Welcome to a new feature on Mad in Crafts that I like to call Crafting the Hard Way or How to Hate Your Hobby 101. Today we will be taking a look at how to do a reverse applique on a pillow. The tools you will need for today's lesson … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Snowflake Coasters
I bought some sparkly snowflakes at the Dollar Tree yesterday with plans to make a beautiful wreath to enter into Dollar Store Craft's wreath contest. But when I went to the craft store, they didn't have the other materials I needed. So … [Read more...]
What’s Gonna Work? TEAMWORK!
TUCK THE WONDER PET COSTUME For this costume, you will need: Green sweat suit White sailor hat Blue ribbon Red craft pom pom Tan felt (approx. 1/2 yard) Red fleece (approx. 1/2 yard) Red, yellow, and blue felt sheets Green … [Read more...]