If you’ve never been to Quebec in the winter, to say it gets cold is a serious understatement. Frigid is more like the word to describe a typical Quebec winter. It makes sense, then, that the Quebecois have become accustomed to wearing knitted or crocheted booties called “pantoufles”, or, “slippers” when translated from French. It […]
Crafts
10 EASY Ways to Reuse Old Cardboard Boxes
It’s “just” cardboard. HA! Think again! Cardboard is multifunctional, perfect for repurposing, inexpensive, easy to obtain, and, really, it can be fun. Before you throw out that old box, consider these 10 ideas on how to reuse old cardboard boxes. Idea #7 is probably my favorite. What can I say? A teacher is always a […]
5 of the BEST Glues for Scrapbooking Crafts
I remember as a child when rubber cement was the solution to all important gluing jobs. Thank goodness that’s not the case anymore! A new generation of durable adhesives have made their way onto the scene and they mean business. You can choose from roller adhesives, double-sided tapes, liquid glues, sticks, and pastes. But just […]
10 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Empty Tissue Boxes
Just a used tissue box? Think again! Here are 10 brilliant ways on how to reuse empty tissue boxes. How To Reuse Empty Tissue Boxes Towel Holder Create this display-worthy towel holder with nothing more than a tissue box, sisal rope, and a canvas lining. It looks like it fits right in with products found […]
14 Things To Make With A Cricut
If you thought the Cricut was just for paper projects, boy were you wrong! Cricut machines have come a long way since they first came out and now include leather, fabric, and many other projects as well. Get up-to-date right here with 14 awesome examples of things to make with a Cricut. Dying for a […]
Secret Tips for “Giant Knitting” Projects
Knitting is one of my absolute favorite hobbies. I can’t say I get to knit as often as I’d like but I still love it! One of my newest crazes is “giant knitting” where you knit using either your arms or super-sized needles. It’s been a learning process for sure, but the finished products are so […]