Here’s another great option for building a custom craft desk, if you have an empty corner in your home.The great thing about this style, is that you can make it the perfect size that fits your space, since the dimensions … Read More ...
Tips for Organizing Kids’ School Papers
Now that the school year is in full swing, those papers are starting to come in and pile up. Use these tips from Rebecca Cooper to keep them all under control.
… Read More ...Tame your child’s school paper clutter with this simple
Ikea Kallax Hack: Craft Room Storage
Here’s a great project from The Family Handyman for all the DIYers out there:
… Read More ...Hack the Ikea Kallax shelf to build a worktable with a huge surface, convenient craft storage and easy mobility by sandwiching three small storage units between
How to get started in Hand-Lettering
This post at Our Best Bites is a fantastic resource for everything you need to get started in hand lettering.
You’ll find resources for the best pens, papers, practice sheets, online tutorials, courses, inks, and other tips like chalk lettering.… Read More ...
DIY Counter Height Craft Table with Storage
Looking for the perfect counter height craft table? Make your own! Using furniture and other supplies from Ikea, see how Jenn made her DIY craft table that’s perfect for crafters and scrappers who stand to work. And there’s storage space … Read More ...
Hand Lettering for Beginners: A Guide to Getting Started
Now that you’ve practised some basic hand lettering with a few simple tools, you might want to branch out a bit and experiment with other handwriting or lettering techniques.
This blog post at Creative Live with hand lettering tips for … Read More ...
How to Create an Ikea Closet Craft Room
Get the recipe for making this craft room in a closet using furniture and organizational supplies from Ikea. Everyone will be jealous of your creative craft space. You’ll get a list of exactly which pieces you need to transform that … Read More ...
Teach Yourself How to Hand Letter
Here’s another simple approach to teaching yourself to hand letter. Once again it requires only paper and a pen, no need for special equipment or to download special sheets.
Followstep by ste p instructions and start lettering a word or … Read More ...
Learn Basic Hand Lettering
With just a brush pen and paper, you can learn a simple technique for fancy hand lettering. This tutorial by Amy at One Artsy Mama, will show you how to letter the short word “joy”. Once you’ve got the technique … Read More ...
Are Worrying Too Much About Being Organized?
Are you paying too much attention to having your scrapbooking supplies and space organized? Could being overly concerned with being organized get in the way of actual scrapbooking?
Jennifer Wilson explores this idea in a post over at Simple Scrapper. … Read More ...
How to Build A Pegboard Organizer
Make your own pegboard organizer for your scrap space, and get all your bits and pieces organized. This is a pretty simple DIY using easily available supplies like pegboard, 1x2s and pegboard accessories.
Get the scoop on which size pegboard, … Read More ...
DIY Watercolor Thank You Cards
Have some special people you need to thank for summer memories or something else? try making this quick DIY watercolor thank you cards. They only take 10 minutes!
Zakkiya shares her best trips, tricks and techniques for making this DIY … Read More ...
DIY | Paper Roses Tutorial
Learn how to make these gorgeous paper roses that you can use in a variety of ways for scrapbooking and other paper crafts.
For this project you will need:
– craft paper in the colors of your choice (we chose … Read More ...
Watercolor Dip Pen Calligraphy Tutorial
Now that you’ve been dabbling a bit in dip pen calligraphy, learn how to create amazing watercolor titles or journaling, using a dip pen in this tutorial with step-by-step instructions and videos.
It’s a wonderful way to add color and … Read More ...
Getting Started with Modern Calligraphy
Want to get started with modern calligraphy? This guide details setting up your pen, using ink, and practicing the basic strokes for beautiful calligraphy.
The guide includes tip for
- preparing your equipment
- holding the pen
- basic upstrokes, downstrokes and curves.