People always seem to love a good doomsday prediction and the Mayan calender ending tomorrow is no exception. There’s a lot of talk about it being the end of the world, but the honest...
There are so many gorgeous Christmas cards that go through the mail these days, each one is in itself a work of art. They’re far too beautiful to just set in a pile somewhere....
This card is a good way to recycle used Christmas cards from a previous year. You’ll be needing one with a Santa and sleigh, and one with a door. The slight pop up part...
Every Christmas millions of people go out to the tree lot, spend hours searching for that perfect tree, cut it down and bring it home to light the house during the dark season of...
With a little scrapbooking paper you can make a cheerful Christmas tree garland to decorate with. I have a tendency to use scrapbooking paper for pretty much anything but scrapbooking. In particular, I love...
For years I’ve been making up clue games for my siblings and relatives (that usually result in headaches for them as they try for hours to solve the riddles and get to the next...
With the taste of the Thanksgiving pumpkin pie still fresh in my mind and a few pieces of last week’s batch of pumpkin-seed brittle still floating around on the counter top, I suppose it’s...
A little color can go a long way. It can turn a ho-hum room into a bright and happy place.
Thoroughly enjoying my time off from getting ready for craft shows and changing instead to holiday mode. And what’s the first thing we all think of when it comes time to celebrate the Thanksgiving...
A bow is a pretty basic need in crafting, but sometimes a perfect bow can be an elusive item, especially when it involves multiple loops.
Hey there! I’m Amber, The Woodland Elf. I’m here to teach you how to make cool stuff without spending a lot of money on it. From kick-ass costumes and fun craft projects to the occasional off-grid living tips, you can learn how to “DIY Your Life,” and maybe even help make the planet a little greener in the process.
