Category Archives: Crafts & DIY’s

Love to Color: Coloring Book Quartet Giveaway

Love to Color – Quartet of Coloring Books Giveaway

Some of the best gifts you can give someone is the gift of creativity, and a moment to escape the noise and stress of life. One gift that combines creativity, and stress relief are coloring books.

I recently received a quartet of coloring books by Blue Star Premier and Paige Tate & Co. I thought that these would make the perfect gift for someone you love!

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Paper Pumpkin: Flora and Flutter – December 2017 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – Flora and Flutter – December 2017 Kit Review + Giveaway

I have mentioned in the past that I think there is nothing like giving or recieving a hand made card. Not only is the person receiving a handmade item, but usually there is time and love behind each card that the recipient feels.

The theme for the December 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit is called “Flora & Flutter” which is a set of two styles of cards. perfect for well wishes and keep dreaming messages!

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Creation Crate Review

Creation Crate: Electronic Projects Delivered Each Month + a Giveaway

I was a thirsty kid – I wanted to learn and educate myself about the world. The problem was that I wanted to do this on my own time and in my own way. I loved kits, and items that had all the materials I needed in one place.

Flash forward many years later and I still have that thirst, but have a world of technology and information at my finger tips. Many times it is easier to look up an answer or purchase an item than learn how to create it.

When I recently received a Creation Crate in the mail, I was pleasantly surprised by this electronics kit in a monthly box delivered to my door. 

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D.I.Y. Dollhouse Review

D.I.Y. Dollhouse: Build and Decorate a Toy House Using Everyday Materials Review & Giveaway

When I was young I always wanted a dollhouse. I just did not want a dollhouse, I wanted to MAKE a dollhouse. At the time I had no idea the time, effort or wood cutting involved, and my dream dollhouse never got built.

I was always thinking that there was a simpler way than the cutting, gluing and attaching that was involved. Flash forward many years later and I have finally discovered that easier way. The D.I.Y. Dollhouse: Build and Decorate a Toy House Using Everyday Materials by Alexia Henrion is the book I never knew I really wanted.

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Quilty Box: Mini Box Review – December 2017

Quilty Box Mini – December 2017 Review 

When I received the December Quilty Box Mini I was thrilled since I love to use cat fabric to make my cats comfortable sleep spots. I always love to see sophisticated fabric that matches our decor and house colors. Continue reading

Quilty Box: Classic Box Review – December 2017

Classic Quilty Box – December 2017 Review 

As a crafter, one of the crafts that is in my bag-of-tricks is sewing. I love the idea that I can take a flat piece of fabric and within a couple hours, create something useful for human or feline.

I am always on the lookout for cute cat themed fabric, and when I received the December 2017 Quilty Box I was pleasantly surprised to see an entire cat themed fabric included. 

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Green Frog Publishing: Hybrid Adult Coloring Books Review

Green Frog Publishing: The Adirondacks, Where We Live, Fractals and National Parks of the UK and Ireland Adult Coloring Book Review + Giveaway

One of the things that I love about coloring books is that they give you the ability to escape and visit places you may otherwise not see. Since I am such a fan of coloring, when I was approached by Green Frog Publishing to review their Hybird Adult Coloring Books, I was intrigued with such titles as “Where We Live” and “National Parks of the UK and Ireland”. 

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Crayola Signature Edition: Markers and Colored Pencil Review

Crayola Signature Edition: Brush & Detail Dual Markers and Blend & Shade Colored Pencil Set Review + Giveaway

As we head into the holiday season I have begun my quest into holiday cards. This year I have been admiring and wanting to learn how to do lettering. I have a couple of books and while these have been helpful, having the right writing implements makes all the difference.

Since I was young, I have loved Crayola products, and when I recently saw that they had released the Crayola Signature Edition of Markers, and Colored Pencils my interest was piqued.

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