Loop Yarn Scrunchies
I recently started using loop yarn, and one of the first projects that came to mind was trying to make a scrunchie with it. This project is a little more difficult due to its small size and circular shape. I recommend practicing and getting comfortable with the loop yarn first, maybe try making a scarf!…
Beaded Heart
This beaded heart is a great pattern to use in a necklace or key chain. Supplies: 19 Round beads of one color, thin cording, and a jump ring. An embroidering needle could also be helpful. I used more oval than round beads and that affected the shape a little bit. Also, I used larger cording…
Heart Plush
This cute little heart plush is a great DIY Valentine’s day gift and can be customized for whoever you are giving it to. Supplies: 2 colors of felt, embroidery string, an embroidery needle, stuffing, scissors, and a pen. Optional: scrap paper, embroidery hoop, scent sachet I can not free hand a heart shape, so I…
Heart Kumihimo Bracelet
Kumihimo is a Japanese artform of making braided cords. Using a foam Kumihimo disk makes this technique easier for those new to it, and is what is used in this bracelet. The pattern of this bracelet makes a repeating heart pattern. Supplies: Two colors of cording or string, a Kumihimo disk, and a clasp (I…
AGD Crafts: Headband
Here is the next in my series of AGD Crafts. This time I am showing how to make a floral headband American Girl or other brands of 18 inch dolls. I love these paper flowers that I get at Michaels and Amazon. Here is the next in my series of AGD Crafts. This time I…
Flower Bead Bracelet
Beaded bracelets are easy and fun to make and look really good. This flower bead pattern can be repeated multiple times or left as just one flower. It could also be used in other jewelry, like a necklace! Supplies: 7 beads for flower (6 of one color and 1 of another color), spacer beads (I…
Origami Bell DIY
Here s another in my series of easy origami projects. This time I am making a bell, well a cooupla bells actually. It is amazing how a few simple folds can create something this adorable. So how do you make origami bells? Get out the tutorial below. Supplies: origami paper 6″ x 6″, .5″ wide…
Cracker Gift Wrap DIY
Party crackers always make me think of my childhood. Yes, they are filled with cheap plastic toys but the paper crown, cheesy joke and the snap when you pull it apart, always take me back there. I love the shape of crackers and have used it as gift wrap over the years. For holiday 2020,…
Basic Gift Wrap DIY
Gift wrapping! It is something we have in common, cos we all do it at least once a year. Whether you are doing it for birthday’s or the holiday’s, gift wrapping can be a fun and creative endeavor, for some people like me. For other people, gift wrapping can be frustrating which is why I…
Popsicle Stick Picture Frame
I love this design because its really simple and looks great. And the decoration is completely customizable. Supplies: 11 popsicle sticks, liquid glue (hot glue would work too), and stuff to decorate with (markers, paint, glitter, etc.) The first step is to place your first two popsicle sticks vertical and about 2.5 inches apart. Place…