In celebration of the new Christopher Robin movie (which I highly recommend you go see, because it is adorable and nostalgic and excellent!), I took a break from writing my latest book to do a little upcycled crafting. Here is a simple way to make a cute hair clip, inspired by everyone’s favorite bear of…
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I know, I know, I haven’t posted many tutorials for a while. I am in the process of publishing my first novel, Heartstrings, which will be available August 31st. It’s very exciting, but doesn’t leave a lot of time for crafting. However, keeping with the bookish spirit, here is a simple way to show your books…
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NOTE: Sorry I have not posted any craft tutorials in a while. I misplaced the cord for my camera… because life. The good news is that I did some cleaning, found it, and am ready to get back to crafting! Summer means sunny days and warm nights, swimming at the beach, and grilling out with…
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Stamping is a fun, versatile activity that is enjoyable for both kids and adults. You can make all sorts of artwork, including cards, bookmarks, and decor. It is a great activity I utilize when I’m babysitting. Kids have fun making their own stamps and using them to create their own masterpieces. Here is a…
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Sorry I have not posted any craft tutorials in a while. I got a new laptop and it took longer than expected to set up (mostly because I am incompetent with technology). The good news is that I was still crafting when I wasn’t posting so there are plenty of tutorials to come. To tide…
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In many of my tutorials, I uses plastic wrap or film as the clear front on picture frames. This is a perfect way to upcycle plastic packaging. Ironically enough, I get more of the plastic film I use from large picture or poster frames. Because you can never have too many picture frames apparently. …
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Here is another variation of the Cotton Swab Textured Picture Frame, this once using a lattice design. Supplies: Cotton swab sticks Thin cardboard (food boxes) Scissors Hot glue gun and hot glue Paint and paintbrush Masking tape Plastic wrap (I usually use the clear wrapping from picture frames) Have whatever you want frames…
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Token boards are a great way to motivate kids to do (or not do) something. I work with kids on the autism spectrum and have used token boards for all sorts of things: complying with instructions, greeting peers, working without hitting or screaming. They are very useful as a visual reminder for what kids are…
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This is less a crafting tutorial and more of a life tutorial. A while ago, I broke my favorite mug. I had brought it to work with me, because I was too lazy to find my travel mug before getting in the car. By the time I got home, I was cranky, exhausted, and…
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I work with kids. That means I’m constantly crawling on the floor, giving horsey rides, squatting behind couches during games of hide-and-seek, doing monster-crawls on my knees, and otherwise wrecking havoc on my jeans. Therefore, I get a lot of holes in my pants. I used to just buy a new “nice” pair, but inevitably,…
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