Customized Photo Kid Puzzles

Photos in baby puzzle - Decorella Knox

My boys both loved puzzles as babies. Figuring out where things go, and how to put them there is an essential part of learning hand-eye coordination. It also helped them learn patience. Trying to get those puzzle pieces into place can be frustrating! Kid puzzles make for great gifts. I love these custom photo kid […]

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Super Quick Flower Boutonniere

Super Quick Flower boutonniere

My son’s preschool graduation was yesterday. As I was in the shower getting ready to go, I thought “Oh man, I bet the other moms are going to bring flowers for after the graduation performance.” I’m not sure how, but it seems I often miss the “mom memo” on these kinds of things. But THIS […]

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30+ Fast Paperclip Crafts

Over 30 Fast Crafts Made With Paperclips

Craft supplies can be anything – even office supplies! Use paperclips and binder clips as a source of inspiration to make a variety of different paperclip craft projects. Entertain kids, make jewelry, decorate your home… all with paperclips. Take a few home from the office, or buy boxes full from the office supply store – […]

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No Sew Fabric Lampshade Makeover

No Sew Fabric Lampshade Makeover - Jacquelynne Steves

Lighting is a great way to dress up a room. If you can’t afford new lighting, try upgrading the lampshades. If you can’t afford new lampshades, upgrade the existing lampshades! Super simple to do with just a little fabric and glue, you can upgrade a plain old lampshade to make it a focal point in […]

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Gumdrop Bead Necklace in 30 Minutes

Gumdrop Bead Necklace made in 30 minutes

I love thinking up fun, fast crafts. Sometimes, I know I’m stretching the limits of the time constraint. Like I did with the 30 Minute Table Runner. Some of these projects just barely get done in 30 minutes. This Gumdrop Bead Necklace is one of those that was just barely made in 30 minutes. I […]

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Downtown Tape Giveaway!

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Do you love Washi Tape? I do! Such a fun and easy way to dress up just about any project! The lovely folks at Downtown Tape are having a super simple giveaway: 1. Click on this link: Washi Tape Giveaway 2. Pin the 4 images 3. EVERYONE who pins all the images gets a free […]

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Simple Square-Circle Summer Skirt

Summer-Skirt - The Sewing Loft Blog

Summer is Skirt weather! Make a simple summer skirt for yourself or the young lady in your life. The best part is how quick and easy it is to make! This skirt is made using knits. Knits are great to sew with because there is no need for hemming! Quick crafting is all about having […]

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Over 30 Fast and Easy Jewelry Tutorials!

30 + Fast & Easy Jewelry Tutorials at 30 Minute Crafts

Making jewelry doesn’t have to be hard – in fact, with the right tools, you can make some beautiful, easy jewelry that is perfectly customized to your taste. You can create jewelry to match specific outfits, to give as a gift to a friend, or for any occasion – special or everyday. These jewelry tutorials […]

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Fast Wreath Craft Double Feature Part II

no sew tucked fabric wreath

We’re back with another fun wreath craft! Hopefully you had a chance to watch our fun ocean themed wreaths just a moment ago … now we’re all geared up for a second set of fun, fast wreaths!  

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Fast Wreath Craft

submarine porthole kids craft

You might have seen the fast wreaths that Angie from the Country Chic Cottage and I created on Monday. I made a patriotic wreath that took just a few minutes to whip together. Well, we’re back with not one, but TWO fun fast wreath projects. That’s right – a double feature! In each video, each […]

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