We love Valentine’s Day here at Craft Test Dummies World Headquarters. We make our own Valentine’s Day Cards, jewelry, and of course we have a special yumm-o treats complete with Valentine’s Rosette decorations! This is a great way to dress up class party snacks! I just make a simple rosette and affix it to a straw or skewer, depending on the treat. You’ll need: (Some links below are affiliate links:) some pretty paper (not too heavy- lightweight is actually best) […]
How To: Craft English Christmas Crackers (American Version)
Last month hubby and I headed to London for a week. I love that city, and it was my first time being there around the holiday season. I was entranced by English Christmas Crackers (not the food, the party favors!) and even took a class at Handmade London on how to make them. Sadly, you cannot readily find the snaps that make them true “crackers” in the US. So I’ve swapped a few things out to make an American version to […]
Craft Product Review: Simply Spray
I have done a number of projects now using Simply Spray, and I have to admit I’m a fan. I noticed today, though, that I’d never posted a review here on my blog, even though I’d written one for CraftsUnleashed.com. So I’m re-printing my review here with links out a slew of Simply Spray projects! I love the look of tie-dying, but sometimes I need to get a project done NOW- without mixing up colors or waiting for pots of […]