I'm a writer, crafter, Zombie Preparedness Planner, and homeschooling momma of two kids who will hopefully someday transition into using their genius for good, not the evil machinations and mess-making in which they currently indulge. I'm interested in recycling and nature crafts, food security, STEM education, and the DIY lifestyle, however it's manifested--making myself some underwear out of T-shirts? Done it. Teaching myself guitar? Doing it right now. Visit my blog Craft Knife for a peek at our very weird handmade homeschool life, and my etsy shop Pumpkin+Bear for a truly odd number of rainbow-themed beeswax pretties.
If you, too, love foxes so much that one could eat somebody you love and you’d still forgive it, then I have your next Halloween project. Or convention cosplay. Or, you know, just dress-up outfit–I’m not here to judge you.
15 DIY Fox Masks For Cosplay And Dress-Up Read More 👉
No matter the special occasion (or even no occasion at all!), I guarantee that there is a perfect bunting for you to make for that event.
A DIY Bunting For Every Occasion: 30 Projects Read More 👉
There’s not a lot that’s more charming than a sprig of flowers and greenery and ribbon worn on one’s lapel.
How To Make A Boutonniere: One Dozen Projects Read More 👉
Do you have a go-to method for sending out creative and eco-friendly snail mail?
30 DIY Envelopes to Save Resources (and Money!) Read More 👉
Here, I’m modding a steampunk snowman using the wooden gears from a child’s old DIY marble coaster kit and some wire pulled out of an analog clock.
Make A Steampunk Snowman From Upcycled Gears Read More 👉
Here are my favorite super soft, super bulky, super fun projects to make using baby blanket yarn. Some of these projects are even baby blankets!
30 Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn Patterns Read More 👉
Christmas can be fun and festive without using precious resources or adding to the waste stream.
50 Eco-Friendly Christmas Crafts Read More 👉
If you think the hexagons, themselves are cute, wait until you see all the absolutely adorable things that you can make from them.
Two Dozen Hexagon Quilt Ideas Read More 👉
Thanksgiving tends to get lost in the build-up to Christmas, but even though there’s snow on the ground outside my window right now, I personally still want to pretend like it’s autumn.
30 Eco-Friendly DIY Thanksgiving Decorations Read More 👉
I turned the vintage BINGO board into a jewelry organizer. It was a quick and easy project and it turned out great.
I Made A Jewelry Organizer From A Vintage BINGO Game Read More 👉
You can make anything you can think of out of felt (and some days, I feel like I already have!), but some of the most surprisingly fun–and surprisingly lovely!–things that you can make are felt flowers.
45 Ways To Make Felt Flowers Without A Cricut Read More 👉
It’s easy to have beautiful music outside your house on any windy day.
Three Dozen DIY Wind Chimes Read More 👉
One of my favorite parts of windy weather is enjoying the sound of the wind chimes singing from my front porch and back deck.
Make an Upcycled Aluminum Can and Silverware Wind Chime Read More 👉
For preserving memories big and small, DIY memory quilts made from your favorite clothing are both beautiful and practical.
16 DIY Memory Quilts To Make For Your Loved Ones Read More 👉
A handmade welcome sign is a terrific way to incorporate a DIY element into your wedding decor.
20 DIY Wedding Welcome Signs Read More 👉
Don’t let the kids have all the fun this Halloween!
Two Dozen Homemade Halloween Costumes for Adults Read More 👉
Homemade costumes get more candy.
Two Dozen Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids Read More 👉
Whether you pick a project right from this list or use it to inspire you to create your very own project, you’ll find lots of wonderful ways to use dried flowers right here!
36 Dried Flower Crafts Read More 👉
You likely have everything that you need to dry flowers already in your house.
How to Dry Flowers in the Microwave Read More 👉
Need to cover your butt?
I’ve got you covered!
How to Sew Pants: Two Dozen Free Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
The key to this DIY slipcover project is lots and lots of upcycled denim.
How To Make An Upcycled Denim Slipcover For A Couch Read More 👉
If you’ve got an unloved clipboard that you wish you didn’t, check out this list of my favorite upcycled clipboard crafts.
20 Upcycled Clipboard Crafts Read More 👉
Whether you have a store-bought, antique handcrafted, or DIY recycled weaving loom, it’s time to make something wonderful on it!
30 Wonderful Weaving Patterns Read More 👉
Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to help you upcycle your stash craft supplies.
20 Upcycled Yarn Art Projects Read More 👉
A vest is one of the easiest and most accessible clothing items to sew.
25 Completely Free Vest Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
There’s nothing like a bunting to make a festive occasion just that much more special.
How To Make an Upcycled Playing Card and Upholstery Sample Bunting Read More 👉
Want to make something beautiful on a bead loom but you don’t quite know where to begin?
28 Free Bead Loom Patterns Read More 👉
It takes some fiddly work and some sewing prowess, but it’s completely possible to DIY your own weighted blanket, and to do so using natural and/or sustainably-sourced materials.
How To Make A DIY Weighted Blanket Read More 👉
Help the Tooth Fairy do her job by making your kid a sweet little homemade Tooth Fairy pillow or Tooth Fairy pocket.
25 DIY Tooth Fairy Pillow and Pocket Patterns Read More 👉
Keep your front door in tune with the season by DIYing a beautiful, eco-friendly spring wreath!
30 Spring Wreaths to DIY Read More 👉
You’ve got to paint a few coats of sealant on your picnic table, anyway, if you want it to last outdoors–you might as well paint something interesting onto it first!
How To Refinish a Picnic Table with Paint Read More 👉
If you’ve got a fun collection of patches, you don’t have to a) hide it away in a drawer, or b) pay a professional framer to display it for you.
13 DIY Ways to Display Patches Read More 👉
Life is too short to guiltily hoard a drawer full of ribbon bits and bobs and scraps and ends (*awkwardly raises hand*).
30 Stash-Busting, Scrappy Ribbon Crafts Read More 👉
Go get all those band patches back on your denim jacket where they belong!
How To Sew a Patch Read More 👉
If you do not use plant markers, you will regret it.
30 Handmade Plant Markers Read More 👉
