Looking for an easy craft project to do with the kids or do you need an idea for a quick gift? Maybe you’re looking for tags and trims for your gift packages or an easy card to send to a friend or family member. Look no further. This page is all about the crafts and how to do them.

Halloween Treat Box

Kid friendly, and easy to put together with just a few simple supplies, this project is also easy to convert for other holidays and events.

Tutorial with pictures: posted 9/21/21

Video tutorial: posted to YouTube 9/21/21; Episode #1

Supplies Used:

  • cardstock – (1) 8.5 x 5.5 inch piece of orange, (1) 1 x 4 inch piece of black, and (1) .75 x 4 inch piece of green
  • designer paper – (2) 4.25 x 2.5 inch pieces , (1) 1×4 inch piece
  • (2) 18 inch pieces of bakers twine or narrow ribbon
  • adhesive (tear tape, tape runner or glue
  • scissors
  • scoring tool

Dimensions finished: 4.25 x 1.25 x 2.75 inches

Scoring (inches) : .5, 1.75, 4.5, 5.75, turn and score. along one long edge @ 1.25 inches

Paperclip Embellishment Bookmarks

Put a smile on your bookworm’s face with these cute (and easy to make) paperclip bookmarks. The supplies are easily found most anywhere and you can assemble an assortment in minutes with a hot glue gun, (High or low temp WITH ADULT supervision) or with a bottle of Elmer’s. Just queue up the patience and let them dry over night.

Written Tutorial – posted 10/12/21

Video Tutorial – posted 10/11/21, episode 2

Supplies Used:

  • large paperclips (16 total)
  • paper roses
  • felt flowers in assorted colors and sizes
  • tin pins (October Afternoon 9 to 5 series)
  • ribbon in assorted colors and patterns
  • adhesive gems
  • cardstock in coordinating colors
  • hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • 1-1/4 inch circle punch

Glittery Snowflakes

Save up those TP and paper towel tubes and turn them into glittery snowflakes with just a little paint, glue and glitter.

Written Tutorial – posted 11/29/21

Supplies Used:

  • toilet paper or paper towel tubes
  • white glue
  • glue gun & glue sticks (opt)
  • chunky glitter
  • foam brush
  • white craft paint
  • cord or ribbon
  • paper plates or shallow tray

Peace, Hope and Joy Tags

Whip up a batch of hand painted and lettered tags with this easy tutorial and a few basic supplies. Just in time for gift wrapping and tree trimming and you can get the cut files for the words right here in my Digital Downloads section!

Written Tutorial – posted 12/6/21
Supply List:

  • Wooden tags like these from Michael’s
  • acrylic paint – I used red, white and black
  • paint brushes
  • painters tape or washi tape
  • Mod Podge
  • baker’s twine / ribbon
  • wooden beads like these (Amazon)
  • Cricut or other cutting machine
  • Permanent adhesive vinyl
  • script cut files download them from my Digital Download SVG section.
  • Paper or plastic to protect your work surface
Xmas Tags - finished

One-Sheet-Wonder Gift Tags

These tags are cute as a button and you can make 8 of them in 30 minutes or less. Get ready to tie one on! Also kid-friendly, this is a fun project to do with the little ones.

Written Tutorial – posted 12/13/21
Supply List:

  • Christmas stamp set (or any stamp set really – these are great for year-around gifts too!) I used Stampin’ Up! Frosted Gingerbread
  • Clear blocks (you’ll only need these if your stamps require them)
  • Ink Pads – 2 colors, your choice of colors. I used Stampin’ Up! Cucumber Crush and Poppy Parade
  • Corner rounder
  • 1/8 inch hole punch
  • Baker’s Twine – about 12 inches per tag
  • Scissors
  • Paper Cutter
  • OPTIONAL: scoring tools, adhesive gems, glitter, tear-away tape

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