Crafts and DIY done in 30 minutes or less
I have a thing for google eyes. Or googly eyes. Whatever you want to call them. I don’t know why, exactly. They are just so much fun. And so simple to craft with. Add two google eyes to a rock, and you’ve got a little rock person. Done. And so simple! And there is such […]
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What? Talking about Thanksgiving already… and it isn’t even Halloween yet? Well, I like to be ahead of the curve over here. Getting you thinking about all the fun Holiday crafting that is coming up, and hopefully inspiring you to do some amazing creating of your own. That doesn’t mean I’ve given up on Halloween […]
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Making this earbud hoodie is something I’ve had on my mind since last winter. During cooler months, I like to wear a hoodie. The pockets are perfect for all kinds of things, including putting an iPod or other player. I listen to books on Audible while working on projects, but the wires of my earbuds […]
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Make a super-spooky table setting great for a Halloween dinner with friends or family.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a big deal to me. I have a history of breast cancer on both sides of my family. Which is scary. Two of my favorite people ever, my mom and my aunt, have fought breast cancer. Lucky for all of us, screenings and treatments have continued to […]
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These little 30 minute doll quilts are great for new quilters, but experienced quilters will also appreciate how quick and easy they are to make. They are made “pillowcase style” with no binding. This is a great way for a beginner to learn the basics of quilting. I also made them without piecing the tops! […]
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This Halloween i-spy game will take you less than 30 minutes to put together – but will entertain the kids for hours! Plus, it gives you an excuse to buy some of that fancy water and see if it is worth the price of the bottle! Sure, the cashier might look at you funny when […]
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Lately, I’ve been into Harry Potter. Which is where I came up with this Rune necklace. Hermione talks about how much more interesting a subject Ancient Runes is than Divination, and in the final book, the Deathly Hallows are mistaken for a rune. I thought it would be fun to incorporate runes into a necklace […]
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Yes, it is the final day of Craft Lightning around here… but not the end of fast crafts! I’ll keep bringing you fun, fast crafts that take 30 Minutes or less, so be sure to come back. Add this blog to your reader, put it in your favorites, or sign up to get a weekly […]
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When I saw this Ikat plate in the discount section at Michael’s, I fell in love with the packaging. I thought it would make a cute shadowbox. But I couldn’t justify buying it just for the packaging (could I?), so I challenged myself to come up with a project using the plate. This project is […]
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