Check out this genius shelving unit & desk using an IKEA Expedit (now called IKEA Kallax). It’s shown here in a child’s room, but it could be the perfect storage solution for a home office or crafty corner.
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Free Printable Letter Writing Templates for Pen Pals
Pen pals might sound a little old-fashioned, but honestly? That’s exactly why they still work.
In a world of instant messages and disappearing texts, pen pal letters slow things down in the best possible way. They create connection, encourage thoughtful … Read More ...
DIY Mini Notebooks
Make these DIY mini notebooks with your favorite patterned cardstock paper and embellishments and use them to jot down your thoughts throughout the day.
Supplies:
- Patterned cardstock
- White printer paper
- Stapler
- Alphabet stickers
- Paper cutter
They come together in just … Read More ...
DIY Craft Closet Makeover
Transform a junk closet into a beautiful craft space! head on over to Beneath my Heart to see all the steps plus materials and supplies for taking a closet from blah to wow!
You’ll learn how Traci transformed a closet … Read More ...
How To Build A Custom Craft Desk
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 ...
20 Free Fonts For Scrapbooking
If you enjoy using free fonts for your scrapbook titles and journaling, here are twenty more to ad to your arsenal. They are all available for free at DaFont. You’ll find the direct links over at Mackenzie Kendall to each … 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 ...