If you have a microwave kiln or you are interested in getting one, here is a fun technique that you should try. Microwave kilns can seem a little intimidating when you are getting started, but they are a great way to learn about glass fusing, and with a couple of
I am not a risk taker. I don’t gamble or invest in the stock market. My activities usually revolve around TV watching, dog walking, and the occasional visit with family and friends, all of which I believe to be considered relatively safe activities. Then, of course, there is the crafting,
They say one of the perks of being a content creator is the free merchandise companies will send you to review. And over the years, I have received many emails requesting collaborations with various unknown (to me, anyway) and sometimes dubious-sounding companies. Most of which have nothing to do with
Do you save your bottle caps? I have always thought they were fun and collectible, and today, I will show you a simple way to make beads and charms from them. And best of all, it’s easy, and no soldering is involved. You can find all the basic steps below
I have had a few weeks to percolate over my recent craft show experience, so here is a quick rundown of the whole experience. The show that I attended is called the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival, and in addition to the art market, they also have a Trash Fashion
If you are a crafter or you are looking for a gift for one here are 15 tools I use again and again for my crafting projects. I use these tools to upcycle and transform trash but most of them are just all-around basic tools any crafter could use. I
I like to craft with aluminum drink cans, and if you do too, I have five fun and unique Christmas crafts for you to try. Each one is made from a different part of the aluminum can for a variety of different looks. Since I save all of our aluminum
It’s peak craft show season, and if you are preparing your booth for this year’s holiday events, I have a couple of inexpensive DIY jewelry display ideas that you can make in minutes. I am getting ready for a craft show in November, and I wanted a more professional way
I made this video for anyone struggling with deciding whether to try selling at crafts fairs. Overall, I am happy for the experiences that I have had, some good and some bad. And I encourage you to give it a try. I hope this video provides some helpful insight into
This has to be one of the fastest and easiest projects I have ever shared. There is a small caveat here: it is fast once you have the beads made. I like to make mine from beer and soda cans. I think they are so pretty and shiny once they
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