The craft alarm did not blare in the usual way. There was no need to alert neighbors or family about the dangers of ridiculously large scissors (which I can’t help but run around the house with), hot glue guns with exploding battery pack chargers, or machine-gun style staplers. Simply put, the presto-change-o feat I needed… Continue reading Craftshion Alert: Binder Clip Meets Towel
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Mild Craft Alert: Thanksgiving Day Activity Placemats
I just watched a giant Barney-shaped balloon rip open over a crowd during a past Macy’s Day Parade. And I felt it in my soul, bursting at the seams while onlookers shout, “Whoa, Whooo.” (Seriously, watch this video of balloon mishaps from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades of the past. A candy cane balloon deflates and… Continue reading Mild Craft Alert: Thanksgiving Day Activity Placemats
Craft Alert: Create a Sign That Keeps the Pantry Monster Away
The pantry monster is much worse than I’d ever imagined—and the craft alarm is going full blast. I managed a peek, and it looks something like a very threatening snail, octopus, crab combination (a snailcrabtopus?)—but also, very much like a bunch of overflowing boxes, cans, and canisters, stashed every which way—and growing eyes, a head,… Continue reading Craft Alert: Create a Sign That Keeps the Pantry Monster Away
Craft Alert: Avocado Avalanche (Five-Minute Sticker Art)
Avocados migrate as wild packs of herds or flocks or avocolonies—or whatever the group name is—sometimes, to pursue artistic and leisurely endeavors. At least, that’s the impression a sticker pack gave me the other day. And, June is California Avocado Month, so I decided to freshen up the craft page with a little five-minute craft… Continue reading Craft Alert: Avocado Avalanche (Five-Minute Sticker Art)
Fixin' Leaks and Leeks 