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These 8 Cute Cactus Crafts Are SO On Point

If your thumb is more crafty than green, then you’ve come to just the right place! Molded, painted, stitched, and more … these projects will give you your cactus fill,... View Content

This Unicorn Pillow Will Make Your Kid's Dreams Come True

We’re not clowning around here: This balloon animal-inspired project is the most fun you’ll ever have with a throw pillow! Jo Gick has the easy tutorial for turning a fabric... View Content

6 Ways Kids Can Chop in the Kitchen (and Keep All Their Fingers!)

Cooking up a storm is tons of fun for kids — and not to mention a great way to ward off picky eating and teach an all-around important life skill.... View Content

Find Your Running App Soulmate

Photo courtesy of RunKeeper Need a high-tech boost to help you meet your running goals? You guessed it: There's an app for that. (Actually, there are tons of apps for... View Content

This Kids' Art Project Is Perfect (Yet Also Wonderfully Free-Form!)

No cookie cutter kid's art here! This letter art project is the perfect way to get those creative juices flowing: You help them with the basic setup, and then the... View Content

6 Brilliant Gifts for Creative Kids

Your kiddos likely have a few asks out to Santa already, but these eight winners are definitely deserving of a spot under the tree. They’ll love that they’re fun and... View Content

6 Ways to Craft for Charity All Year Long

You spend every free minute on your craft obsession: knitting scarves, crocheting hats, sewing pillows, or whatever hobby you’re into. You keep a few of the items and give the... View Content

9 Tips for Shipping Your Amazing Handmade Gifts

Now that you've finished making the perfect holiday gift for your long-distance loved one, there's only one question: How do you get it to them? Navigating the realm of shipping... View Content

5 Glow-in-the-Dark Crafts That Are Scarily Fun to Make

Here's the thing: when a project glows in the dark, it's just that much cooler. Whether you're a baker, paper crafter or embroiderer, there are so many ways you can... View Content

Sun Bleaching Paper Is the Perfect Outdoor Activity for Kids

Looking for a fun, kid-friendly project? Here's a simple tutorial for sun bleaching paper! It's not only crafty, but educational, too. View Content

Brighten Up Your Everyday With a DIY Tassel Keychain

A cute keychain is the perfect way to add a little flair to something you use every day. Even better: Make it yourself! This painted leather tassel created by Courtney... View Content

DIY Fabric Envelopes Take Handmade Cards to the Next Level

Handmade cards are lovely, but why stop there when you can DIY the envelope, too? Fabric envelopes are super cute, reusable and so much more personal than their store-bought cousins.... View Content

Dress the Whole Fam in Adorable Monogrammed PJs

The holidays are the ultimate excuse to dress your family in matching pajamas. These monogrammed PJs keep your whole fam cozy in style, and they only require basic embroidery stitches... View Content

Upgrade a Plain T-Shirt With Super-Fly Butterflies

Grab those plain T-shirts lying around the house and give 'em a cute upgrade. These butterflies as super easy to make, so the kids can get in on the fun,... View Content

Stamp a Rainbow Onto a Plain T-Shirt in a Single Afternoon

We all have "blah" T-shirts that wind up rumpled and never worn. Rescue those tees from the back of the closet — all it takes is punch of color! This... View Content

Put Your Heart on Display With a Cute Embroidered T-Shirt

If you have two T-shirts and a pair of scissors, you're less than an hour away from finishing this adorable embroidered shirt. And while it's great for kids — they... View Content

How to DIY the Coolest Pencil Case in Class

Our motto? Never settle for plain. So when we found a stash of plain, solid-colored pencil cases, we just had to deck them out with a bit of embroidered felt.... View Content

Add a Splash of Color to Jeans With Easy Embroidery Stitches

There's no better way to refresh a boring pair of jeans than with a burst of rainbow color on the back pocket. Whether you make these for kids or sport... View Content

Show Off Your Embroidery Skills With a Stunning Pendant Necklace

Take a look at your closet: what have you already embroidered? It's likely that a T-shirt, jeans, and maybe even monogrammed pajamas are in there — and that's great. But... View Content

Give a Plain Tote Major Pops of Color With DIY Stencils

Got more canvas tote bags than you know what to do with? Rather than let them pile up in the closet, give 'em new life with a stencil and paint.... View Content

Upgrade Your Accessories With 4 Cool Pieces of Resin Jewelry

Ready, set, resin! The coolest jewelry is the kind you make yourself — especially when it's this fast and easy. Let's go! Resin Jewelry Level: Easy Acetate Terrazzo Bracelet What... View Content

Turn Your Favorite Photos Into Jewelry With Shrinky Dinks

Shrinky dinks may be a blast from the past — they were all the rage in the '70s and '80s — but they're still the best way to turn your... View Content

Macrame Keychains Are the Perfect Weekend Project

Heads up: macrame definitely shouldn't be reserved for wall hangings. These crafty keychains are so easy to make, you'll be able to finish a bunch in a single afternoon. Gifting... View Content

How to DIY the Sweetest Felt Flower Necklace

If you’re like us, you hate to throw away scraps from your latest craft. Luckily, we’re always coming up with ideas to use our leftover supplies. This project is a... View Content