There are many reasons to keep a gardening journal. One reason is to have the sense of accomplishment; keeping a journal of the progress you have made on your garden is a great way to see your improvements and gardening achievements. The most common reason to keep a garden journal is to keep track of [...]
Continue reading...28. April 2011
I LOVE butterflies! They are so delicate and beautiful. I’ve been seeing them in crafting quite a bit lately. This is MY butterfly craft. SUPPLIES: Bowdabra Bow Maker Bowdabra Wire Feather Butterflies (or other embellishment) Tulle Rolls – 1 roll of each color: Sage, Pink, Yellow, Lavender, Ivory and Light Blue 18 inch Green Metal Wreath [...]
Continue reading...11. April 2011
Editor’s Note: ConsumerCrafts has an amazing selection of Timeless Mini’s- a brand of miniatures that are perfect for doll houses, model train enthusiasts, and more! Our lead designer Vicki O’Dell thought of this darling way to showcase miniatures- perfect for spring decorating. I’ve always enjoyed miniatures, and I’ve often thought that some day I’d like to [...]
Continue reading...7. April 2011
This is a simple Easter to Card that will brighten anyone’s day. Let me show you how I made this using some of my favorite paper crafting products from Consumer Crafts. Supplies: Core’dinations Cardstock (I used the So Mod Super Assortment pack) white cardstock Marvy Scalloped Square Punch Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge Cricut Buttons (from my [...]
Continue reading...6. April 2011
This fun kid’s craft is perfect for reusing last year’s plastic Easter eggs or finding a new purpose for this year’s. The craft is perfect for after-school programs, classroom parties, or just a fun family night of crafting. The plastic Easter Bunny Eggs are great for decorating around your home, using for Easter egg-hunts (the [...]
Continue reading...5. April 2011
As a mom of two little girls – twins, 3-years old, to be precise – I have spent the last year or so entering into the world of princesses, hair-bows, twirly skirts, sparkly shoes, fairy tales, dress-up clothes, butterflies, flowers, stickers, and all things girly. My oldest is a boy, so for the first couple [...]
Continue reading...4. April 2011
Meet it Monday gives our readers the opportunity to learn a little more about products that Consumer Crafts carries. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to review the Tiny Bulb Strand of Lights by Victoria Lynn. I love little accent lights they can add warmth to a bow, a wreath, a table [...]
Continue reading...9. March 2011
With Spring right around the corner, this project is perfect for adding some spring color to your home. Let me show you how I created this pot of paper daisies so you can make your own for your home or as a cheerful gift to brighten someone’s day. Supplies: Coordinations Cardstock (I used So Mod [...]
Continue reading...23. February 2011
My family isn’t Irish, and St. Patrick’s Day has never been a big celebration for us…and it especially became a day about something else when my oldest son was born on St. Patrick’s Day!! That said, I do feel mighty LUCKY to have him, so I thought that I’d show you a simple “Lucky” card [...]
Continue reading...22. February 2011
I’m a big fan of lariat necklaces. I like them because they are versatile and can be worn in many configurations, they have no clasp (so I don’t have to reach behind my head and try to fasten something I can’t see) and also because they can be super simple to make but still have [...]
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3. May 2011
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