Crafts Unleashed

Halloween Party Favor Display Idea

You could use this idea for Halloween, of course, as I have- but it would be equally cute for bridal showers, birthday parties, whatever!

So you start by making the Halloween Favor Cones I showed you the other day. Instead of making holes on the sides, like to hang on a doorknob, you make holes in [...]

Halloween Favor Cones

I love the tradition of May Day cones- little paper cones filled with flowers or treats that you hang on a doorknob as a random act of kindness. I’m putting my own twist on these and making little cones filled with yummy treats for Halloween!
You’ll need:

Black magic Core’Dinations Cardstock (Item GX-BMHP-12)
Cuttlebug (Item PV37-1051)
Scalloped Circle Nestabilities [...]

Holiday Cookies Using the Cricut Cake

Here’s a fun and edible craft for our Christmas in July week! This time, we’re going to use the Cricut Cake to cut frosting sheets to make amazing holiday cookies you’ll be so proud to serve, you won’t want to eat!
You’ll need:

Cricut Cake Machine
Frosting Sheets
Canned Frosting & blue food coloring
Drop and bake refrigerated cookies

Start off [...]

“Christmas In July” Holiday Wreath

Christmas in July, celebrations happen throughout the world.  July in Australia, is one of their colder months, their mountains are covered in snow, and their ski resorts are in full bloom.  A perfect time to celebrate Christmas festivities!  Did you know the World Santa Claus Congress meets annually every July in Copenhagen?  Fun!
In the United [...]

Loom-Knitted Hats: The Gift of Giving

I’m sure some of you did a double-take when you read that headline- but I mean it. I considering such blessing and gift to be able to make things with my hands, to put love and care in every stitch, and then to be able to give it away to someone I love, someone I [...]

Bowdabra Products on Consumer Crafts

We’ve got some exciting news from our sponsor, Consumer Crafts- a new member of the Bowdabra family has arrived! Sure, we’ve carried the original Bowdabra, the Mini Bowdabra, and the Bowdabra Bow Wire, but now we’re carrying the new Bowdabra Hair Bow Tool and Ruler!
It’s meant to be used with the Mini Bowdabra to make [...]

Mini Bowdabra Review and How to Make a Loopy Bow

The Mini Bowdabra is one of my favorite bow-making tools.  I have been using both the  Mini Bowdabra and the original Bowdabra for several years to create bows for seasonal themed crafts, wedding bows, hair bows, and kid crafts.  Â
When purchasing the Mini Bowdabra I would recommend purchasing the Bowdabra Bow Wire.  The Bowdabra Bow [...]

Patriotic Crafts: Star Spangled Lantern

I have to admit that this wasn’t my original idea- I saw a project on Martha Stewart’s blog that used butterfly punch cut-outs on a purchased paper lantern and I thought it was super cute. I was tickled, too, because ConsumerCrafts.com sells these fabulous battery-operated paper lanterns for cheap- only $6.00 for a set of [...]

Patriotic Crafts: Little Sparkler Earrings

Memorial Day feels like it was just yesterday, and Independence Day is right around the corner. What could be better to wear on the 4th of July than little sparkly star earrings that show your patriotism? You can whip these up in a snap- and they are so inexpensive, they make great hostess and party [...]

Patriotic Crafts: 4th of July Wreath

The Mini Bowdabra is one of my favorite bow- making tools.  It  works great not only with ribbon but floral picks, as well.  Using my handy bow making tool I was able to make a very festive 4th of July Wreath.
Materials Needed:

BOW2100 Mini  Bowdabra
BOW3040 Bowdabra Bow Wire
Darice Finishing Accents or ribbon of your choice
GPV12 12 [...]