candy corn softie tutorial
i’m not a big fan of the actual candy corn, but the stuffed version i like just fine.it’s a lot more cuddly too. i suppose you could cuddle with the candy, but it might get sticky. edit: er. candy...
View Articlepaint chip matching game tutorial
Hey guys! Head over to Crafting in my Closet today for the quick how to for this super easy and fun to play with clothespin and paint chip game! I’ve known Teresa for a long time (pre-marriage and...
View ArticleDIY color blocked painted utensils
I am super dee duper excited to share with you these adorable color-blocked painted utensils! I made them for my “mommy friends” (as Sadie calls them….we usually exchange Valentines along side the...
View Articlefox in sock….puppets for Books Alive
Hi I’m Jess, from Craftiness is not Optional! If you have kids (or even if not!) you’ve probably read a few Dr. Suess books. Or many of them…we have a whole stack of them! (I prefer the board books,...
View Articleeasy DIY paint organizer
I really want to whip my sewing/craft room into shape this year. I’ve been working on it for awhile, getting more organized and weeding out the stuff I don’t use, but this year I really would love to...
View Articleunicorn horn tutorial and free template
You’ve seen those fun unicorn horns I made for Charlotte’s unicorn/rainbow bash, right? Well here is the template and tutorial I promised! These were simple to make and I just chilled out in front of...
View Articlestar wars cross stitch
I only now, into February, remembered I can finally share this cross stitch I made for a Christmas gift! I’m nothing if not affected by preggo brain. I got my bro in law Dan in our name drawing for...
View Articleeasy globe makeover
I’ve been making over a few of my globes lately, and this one is the latest! I’ll add a pic at the bottom of my Death Star! It’s awesome if I do say so myself. I started with this one-love the size...
View ArticleDisneyland map cross stitch project
I started this cross stitch on March 13th, 2020, basically the day Covid really started for most of us. It took me 10 months to finish, but I did finish it! It really was a labor of lov-wait no. A...
View ArticleEmma Lion books and mini book nook
Book Review corner! I have so many books to share but I must implore you to read these books, make haste! They are NOT to be missed. They will make you laugh, cry……laugh UNTIL you cry, and every...
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