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A super easy and super cute way to let someone know you care. This handmade card is better than a pre made one and creating the layered flowers takes as little time as driving to the store takes. All you need are a few basic supplies and scraps of paper! What you need: Step one: Ga

This cute hair accessory is easy to make and versatile for different styles and hair cuts. I originally designed it to wrap around a ballet bun, but the more experimenting I did the more sweet styles I discovered! What you need: Step one: remove the flowers from the stems, then cut of

A delicious wrap with Mediterranean flavors that you can make right at home with only a few flavorful ingredients. It's the goat cheese that really makes this wrap, and it isn't a rare item. Goat cheese can be found at your local grocery store for less than $5. Ingredients: fresh strawberries,

A fun, messy project that brings an exciting pop of color to any plain paper! Make a heart and give the color to a friend or cut out your favorite logos and brighten your room. What you need: poster paint and paint brush (a flimsy, inexpensive brush is

This simple up-do is beautiful and fun to experiment with. The twist by itself is makes me feel like a fairy or a goddess, but I also love creating new hairstyles based on this hairdo. Check out my ideas below for waterfall hairdos. How to do a twist: Begin by separating the hair closest t

If your looking to make a statement about yourself, this is the way! Just kidding, but this craft is super cool! Layering, designing, and pasting the poster is a fun way to spend the afternoon with a bright poster to reward your efforts. These also make great handmade gifts for close friends. Whet

The easy, colorful answer to the papers littering your desk, this organizer is a quick craft and a long lasting solution. I've had one on my desk for years and it took me about 15 or 20 minuets to make. Here's how! What you need: Begin by cutting the tops off the boxes. Cut about a third off the

"I pulled the hemp cord of my bow taut. The sleek arrow with its feathered end fit between my fingers before I released the shaft into the blackness of the forest. Within seconds, the swift twang indicated I'd hit the mark. 'Dead center,' called one of the men who stood near the target. I smile

It's always difficult to be regular about reading your Bible. School, work, family, starts to take the place of time in the Word. Having a checklist to mark every day helps you get in the habit of reading every day. Of course, you could just print one out. Or, if you want a cool piece of art, try

Does every card or note you make look the same? Maybe your phrases and shoutouts need a change of type. Here are some ideas to get you started. 1: The polk-a-dots It's always helpful to spell out the word(s) first before creating a colorful design in permanent ink! If you're better at eyeballing

The year is 1908. The location: Armedius Academy, one of the eight schools in The United Isles designed to train rithmatists. The enemy: wild chalklings. The good guys: rithmatists, professors, and police men...at least they should be "the good guys". The United Isles were formed when explorers sa

A perfect gift for little kids, these are easy to make and super cute! With Christmas coming, make a bunch of these for all the kids you know. You will need: felt needle and thread embroidery floss permanent markers for drawing faces decorative trim (optional) The patterns are pretty self explan

This collage was inspired by a book called True Beauty, by Mahaney and Whitacre. I wanted an easy way to put up a bunch of quotes and verse with out looking cluttered, and of course creating a piece of art was the answer. A collage is a great way to show some of your interests and inspirations. He

Lots of people, not just little girls, are into 18" dolls, like the American Girl Dolls. But if you haven't noticed, the stuff American Girl sells for dolls is crazy expensive! While there are companies out there that sell cheaper accessories, why not look around the house, dollar stores, and used

While making these takes more time than buying pre-made frozen ones, it's well worth it! These are soooo good. Always end up eating way more than I should. You will need: can of small biscuits mozzarella cheese parmesan cheese peperoni egg whites for brushing dried oregano, basil, and

Create a whole collection of fun bookmarks to hold your place and add a cheery burst of color or motivational quote to the page. What you need: For the bookmark: card stock paper; stickers; paper punch outs; pens; scissors; glue Step one: Cut a rectangle out of card stock 8 in by 2 in,

This design is probably one of the best I've created, and except for my shortage of black beads, I love this dream catcher design. Several of them hang around my room, adding bright, cheery pops of color. Love opening the window and letting the one on the curtain rod twirl around in the breeze. :

Perfect for kids and beginners, these cute little lady bugs are easy to make and inexpensive as well. Cut out the felt pieces ahead of time and this project works well for craft time at your next party! What you need: Step one: Cut the top and bottom out of red felt and the head, spots, and wi

With Mothers' Day coming up, it's time to get fancy! Rather than simple and cute, this card takes more time but is beautiful. Whatever the occasion, this special card shows you care. What you need: Fold a full sized sheet of card stock in half. Next, cut out a tree trunk and branches from

A tale of ancient Egypt, full of spies, kings, foreigners, soldiers, chariots, ancient tombs, and princesses. Mara, Daughter of the Nile, is a story unlike any other historical fiction I've ever read. The story is based on real events that occurred in Egypt around 1460 B.C., but each character is

Soft fleece, interactive flaps and holes, bright colors, and a handle to carry it all around. Purses and bags are always fun for kids and these bags are shaped like a cute castle! I designed these to go with finger puppet sets but any little dolls or toys go well with these fun totes. Stick with t

A cute camera shaped card will bring out a smile from anyone! This is a great card to make for anyone, guy, girl, young, old. I like to make this one for guys since I tend to have more girly ideas for cards and gifts. What you need: Begin by folding the card stock in half. Fold side up, Cut a s

I love Star Wars but wasn't loving the perler bead patterns I was finding on the internet. A little bit of experimenting produced this cool light saber and a little more experimenting created a cute barrette. (apologies for the terrible picture) Here's the pattern for all you Star Wars fans! What

Melt--in--your--mouth sugar and butter, with bursts of tart apples and a crumbly cinnamon topping. Served with vanilla-bean ice-cream, topped with fresh whipped cream, warm, cold, any way, these bars are delectable and surprisingly easy to make. Ingredients: For the dry mix: 1 cup all purpose fl

While these would make make a cute holiday card, I think they are sweet as a thank you note or birthday card all winter! A fun pop of color and simple 3D make these special to give and easy to make. What you need: Begin by cutting a sheet of blue card-stock in half and discard one half. Only on

Buying craft supplies for all your different projects adds up to a lot of money, plus then all the supplies have to be stored somewhere. Here are some tips to keep the cost down, organize your materials, avoid wasting materials, and get crafting more easily. Shopping used sales: You don't ha

Happiness Cake is not actually a recipe for something edible. It's a recipe for happiness. Written by my great grandmother, it speaks of biblical happiness found by following Christ and his ways. She passed away when I was little, so I don't know much about her, but I know she was a Godly woman and

There are few people who don't think panda bears are cute. That's why I had to create my own panda bear pattern, with cute glasses! Use this pattern to create an adorable panda, and follow the instructions to create a coin purse to add the panda bear to. What you need: Start by creating the pa

Everyone knows what the food pyramid is. Grains on the bottom, next fruits and veggies, dairy and meat, and a small amount of fats and sugar at the top. But what if literature could be put into a pyramid like this? There are different kinds of literature and some kinds should be read more than oth

These ears are super cute and easy to create! What's the secret to how the braids keep their shape? Hair-colored pipe cleaners from the dollar store. Works for short to medium length hair. What you will need: Pipe cleaners are a fun craft supply for young kids and can be found at most dollar