Here’s a printable Superman-inspired birthday banner for your little super hero. And you can download instantly and print — no waiting! I made this printable Super Hero Birthday Party banner for my daughter Elise’s 4th birthday. She loves super heroes, that girl.

This free sandwich bag sewing pattern and tutorial is so easy you’ll be able to replace your old plastic snack bags in no time. I designed these free fabric sandwich bag and snack bag sewing patterns to have extra large flaps. The flaps act like teeny little place mats, which helps avoid germ fests like …

All moms agree that the best Mother’s Day presents are handmade. Make your mom a special Mother’s Day card that spells M-O-M in polka dots. I used this new polka dot stencil from Amy Anderson at Mod Podge Rocks that she sent me to try out. And you can win a stencil for yourself! Keep …

I made this DIY infinity scarf from a recycled t-shirt in exactly one nap time. Cute, yes? It looks like I bought it at a Chicago boutique or Etsy or Renegade Craft Fair but all it took was a scallop stencil by Ed Roth from Stencil1, FolkArt Multi-Surface paint, and my husband’s old gray t-shirt. …

Here’s an easy DIY geometric painted pots idea to get you in the mood for spring. This geometric painted planter is actually super easy to make yourself by hand. It may look complicated but it’s actually really simple for beginners. Keep reading to see how to make your own DIY painted pots in your favorite …

So remember when I told you that I filmed a video at HGTV thanks to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores? I’m excited to finally reveal the craft that Marianne and I made for Jo-Ann during National Craft Month. Drumroll please… Herringbone painted keepsake boxes and trays. Cute, yes?

I’m lucky that I get to preview craft books. And I tell you, I only share my very favorites with you. Today’s craft book giveaway is a beautifully photographed craft book with ideas galore! You’re going to love it. It’s called “Packaging Your Crafts: Creative Ideas for Crafters, Artists, Bakers, & More “ by Viola …

Yep, that’s me at HGTV filming an episode of HGTV’s Crafternoon Show with Marianne Canada courtesy of Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Dream. Come. True!!

Looking for an easy raspberry freezer jam recipe idea? Try making these adorable individual teeny freezer jams using tiny nut cups. Kind of bed and breakfast-y don’t you think? And much fresher than weeks-old half-jam jars sitting in the fridge.

More free printable Toy Story photo booth props. Yee Haw! You’ve been so nice about pinning and commenting on my original free printable Toy Story photo booth props that I decided to make ya’ll a sequel. And Elise is liking it a lot.

These editable personalized sayings bubbles & birthday ages printable PDF will help personalize your Toy Story Birthday Party. Yee Haw! I’ve just added these to my etsy store. Use these personalized sayings bubbles as photo props or party decorations — just type to personalize, print and cut out.

Here’s a Valentine’s Day giveaway just because I love you. How does a $50 Gift Card to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores sound? Yep, I thought so. It’s been a totally brutal January here in the city of Chicago. We’re talking -20 degree temperatures, closed stores and schools, winter hats on inside, dripping faucets so …

Make my super cute DIY Valentine’s Day cards from recycled magazines and catalogs. Just rip out red colors and glue them onto paper. It’s an easy recycled magazine craft that looks really unique and cool when it’s finished. And I’ll tell you: Ripping paper is really satisfying.

Recycle a security envelope into a heartfelt Valentine’s Day card with just a few punches and pastes. Years ago I saw a design*sponge post from derek & lauren that turned security envelopes inside out that got me seeing junk mail a little bit differently. The packrat in me started collecting some security envelopes and I got …

I’m terrible at drinking water. Really awful. And with the Chicago deep freeze winter I’m even more dehydrated than usual. Enter my new DIY water drinking tracking ‘system’ …refrigerator magnets! Simply place the long one marked 1 through 8 on your fridge above the water dispenser. Layer the square tally marker on top. Start each …