Hello to all the lovely Crafting Chicks! My name is Vanessa Brady and I'm usually found making crafty tutorials over on my blog, Tried & True, but today I'm super excited to be sharing this project with you. I'm a huge fan of all the gorgeous free printables that so many generous bloggers share but sometimes I don't know quite what to do with them. Why not turn them into free artwork for your walls?! The process is super easy and even someone with zero artistic talent can make a piece of art … [Read more...] about How To Make Free Artwork
Valentine Mantle Inspiration
Sharing lovely inspiration today for Valentine's Day Mantle Decor Ideas. I love Valentine's day...and my kids love it when we decorate. I found this mirror at Hobby Lobby (use that coupon)...and spray painted it white! (It was black) I made this heart felt wreath a few years ago! I love the tutorial on the Idea Room. Amy is a craft genius! It was therapeutic to make...and I love all crafts with felt, easy to cut! I found this sparkly tassel garland on Oriental Trading...and I … [Read more...] about Valentine Mantle Inspiration
CREATE Marquee Letters
Marquee letters are hot hot hot right now! I've tried making them on my own and they were soo time consuming. Heidi Swapp's Marquee new line at Michael's make it so easy. They have every letter, plus some fun shapes. The line has paper and glitter and washi tape to decorate the letters with. They come with everything you need. The lights and bulbs and even a tracing template that makes it super easy. When tracing, flip the … [Read more...] about CREATE Marquee Letters
Crocheted Winter Blanket Tutorial
Hi there readers! It's Ali, back from Dream Crafter. I am so excited to share this Crocheted Winter Blanket Tutorial with you today because its something that has taken me a long time to complete. I love a good project that I can just sit down and do at night. Doing crafts like crocheting or sewing or cross stitch are some of faves because they help me unwind from my day. I started this blanket about 4 months ago (although it didn't really take me that long to finish. I'm just a procrastinator,) … [Read more...] about Crocheted Winter Blanket Tutorial
DIY Christmas Pillows
Add a fun accents with easy DIY Christmas pillows. There's even one for the scrooge in your house. Using Cricut's Photo Booth Props cartridge I creating these pillows that are now featured in Design Space. Which means that with the click of a button and just $.99 you can make matching pillows. I picked the pillow covers up from Hobby Lobby and used red iron-on vinyl for the design. These pillows really took no time, simply cut, weed, iron and you are done! Ho Ho Ho Bah Humbug … [Read more...] about DIY Christmas Pillows