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One Craft Leads to Another

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Crafts Inspire Me

Because we live in such a beautiful world, it comes as no surprise that we are inspired to create using every color of the rainbow. Many people have not had the opportunity to explore or develop their artistic abilities. Starting small enables you to build up your confidence while learning new skills. Coloring is a fun and easy introduction to the world of arts and crafts.

Let’s look at the coloring media options, and then we will explore different crafts where you can apply your coloring savvy.

Thin Core Colored Pencils

Thin core, colored pencils have hard lead, which is great for drawing fine details. These are inexpensive and sold in sets. If you are looking for saturated colors, or need to fill large areas with color, use thick core pencils shown below.

Thick Core Colored Pencils

Thick core, colored pencils have soft lead, which is essential for shading and blending. When purchased individually, these pencils can be expensive, but craft stores often have big sales on colored pencil sets, such as Prismacolor, at very affordable prices.

Crayons

Crayons have been kid’s favorites for decades. If you have them on hand, grab your favorite color and plunge into the world of coloring.

Gel Pens

The fine points on gel pens can be used for drawing intricate details or color accents. These pens include some unusual inks, including metallic, neon, iridescent, and glitter.

Markers

Markers produce bold colors across large areas with only a few strokes. You can also layer colored pencil over marker to create interesting effects. Markers may soak through paper, so be sure to place a liner under the page to prevent damage to the surface underneath.

Sketchbook versus Coloring Page

Now you could buy a sketchbook and start doodling. However, the dreaded blank page can be intimidating. Coloring books are a great place to start. As you develop your unique artistic style, you might want to pursue new crafts, which will challenge your newfound skills. Below are side-by-side coloring pages with related crafts.

Coloring & Watercolor Painting

Do you enjoy blending colors to find that perfect shade? Painting may be the perfect choice for you. Watercolors can be transparent, translucent, or opaque, depending upon the amount of water used. You may want to lightly outline your overall design with watercolor pencils prior to painting, but don’t press too hard as the lines might show through the paint. Watercolor paper is strong enough to withstand being wet and dries flat. Acrylic and oil paints are alternate options.

Coloring & Mural Painting

Do you find yourself drawn to bold colors and designs? Is your motto: “Go big or go home?” You might want to try mural painting. If wall space is limited, paint on canvas.

Coloring & Soft Pastels

Soft dreamy palettes are easily achieved using soft pastels as shown above. These pigments come in easy-to-use sticks, allowing you to draw and color at the same time.

Coloring & Mixed Media

Do you tend to choose geometric images with sharp, clean lines? Mixed media is up for the challenge. Technical pens, markers and watercolors were combined to render this beautiful image of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Coloring & Stained Glass

Nature is a common theme for stained glass. The complex patterns, and bold translucent colors are illuminated by sunlight, creating a kaleidoscope of light.

Coloring & Mosaics

If you enjoy intricate designs, mosaics fit together like puzzle pieces, which work together to create a larger image, viewed at a distance.

Coloring & Fantasy Portraiture

Yes, fantasy portraiture is a thing. With the appropriate wardrobe, accessories, hair, makeup, and special effects created with photo editing software, fantasy becomes reality. Make someone’s dream come true.

Coloring & Abstract Art

Abstract art is very popular, and can be created with any medium, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, and photo editing software.

Coloring & Embroidery

Bold solid colors, floral motifs, and three-dimensional details easily translate to needle crafts, such as embroidery or needlepoint.

Coloring is relaxing, reduces stress, and provides instant gratification. Who knows what crafts you might explore next? One thing I have found to be true in all my artistic endeavors: “Draw or paint what you FEEL, not what you know.” Follow this advice and you will never be disappointed.

Special thanks to Trudy, a local crafter, for providing all the coloring pages!

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

Harry Potter’s Magical Creatures

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Crafts Inspire Me

Diagon Alley
Lots of crazy things have been happening in the news lately. Wouldn’t it be nice to wave a magic wand to restore order once again to our lives? I suppose the next best thing is delving into a magical book or watching a movie about everyone’s favorite teen wizard, Harry Potter.

Harry Potter Owl & Griffin
While I appreciate all the characters created by J.K. Rowling, I must admit my favorites are the mysterious, magical creatures that inhabit that fantasy world. Whether real or imagined, each is endowed with exceptional powers and abilities – some for good and others not so much.

Harry Potter Goblin & Dragon
Don’t you just love goblins for balancing the books and dragons to keep it interesting?

Fire Breathing Dragon
Fire-breathing dragons are awesome, but perhaps we need to find something a little less flammable? lol

Harry Potter Monster Book
Every Harry Potter fan dreams of living in his magical world. You have read the books and seen the movies, but to experience it in the real world, you’ll need to make the trip to Universal Studio’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If travel isn’t on your agenda, perhaps you could bring a piece of Harry’s world into your own.

Harry Potter Monster Book
You can’t be a wizard without a few enchanted books. Who could forget the ferocious monster book? Ever wondered if you could make one?

How to Make a Monster Book Fit for a Wizard:

Raw Wood Book Box
Unfinished Wood Book Box
The moon and the stars must have aligned to make your wish come true with the discovery of this wooden book box, available through Michaels for $6.49. It’s the perfect size and thickness, and offers a strong foundation for building a monster book. As a bonus, there’s a secret compartment inside for storing your favorite spells (recipes), magic charms (office supplies), or wizardly collectibles.

Supplies:
Wooden Book Box (9.75″ x 7.5″ x 2.88″)
Black Paint – brush on Acrylic or spray paint
Sharpie Metallic gold marker – medium point
Vampire Teeth
Faux fur
4) Packing peanuts
4) Glass marbles – orange
1) Bottle fabric paint – black
1) Bottle fabric paint – white
1) Leather or vinyl belt
Glue gun
Scissors
Paintbrush

Book Box Painted Black
Book Painted Black
Paint the box black, inside and out. This dark color will make a great contrasting background for the gold paint applied in the next step.

Gilded Pages

To create the appearance of gilded pages, draw horizontal lines along all three sides of the book, using a Sharpie metallic gold pen. Don’t worry about crooked lines. Pages in old books become crinkled and curled. Imperfect lines will provide an aged look.

Toothy Expression
Attach Teeth
The next step is attaching teeth. Center the mouth as shown. The large fangs are from Fire Mountain Gems, and the smaller teeth are actually clear quartz crystal chips, painted to match. To simplify this step, purchase vampire teeth at a Halloween store or Amazon.

Hair Club for Monsters
Fur Cover
Faux fur from JoAnn Arts & Crafts is the perfect color and texture for this monster. Cut the piece large enough to allow a hem on all four sides. Be sure the fur will not interfere with the operation of the hinges. Please note: the raw edges of fur shed like crazy. Once they are hemmed and attached to the book the shedding stops. (Yeah!)

Faux Fur
Trim & Hem Fur
The sides could be hand sewn, but these hems were made with a glue gun.

Shaped & Glued Packing Peanuts
Packing Peanuts as Eye Sockets
I decided this monster would have four eyes. To make the eye sockets, use four packing peanuts. Each peanut is pinched in half and glued to hold its shape. Glue the four together end to end as shown.

Painted Black
Painted Packing Peanuts
Paint the foam with black fabric paint. Use a toothpick to keep the paint off your fingers.

Orange Glass Eyes
Marble Eyes
I found four orange glass marbles with red streaks resembling bloodshot eyes. Each was glued into the sockets, and outlined with white fabric paint. A white dot was added to each marble to give it that creepy glint in the eye appearance.

Final Assembly
Attach Eyes & Fur
Attach the eyes to the fur, and then secure the fur on top of the box.

Accessorize
Finished Monster Book
Last step: Wrap an old leather belt around the book to keep your monster under control.

For diehard Harry Potter fans with model building and wiring skills, there is one more step that would take this monster book to the ultimate level: mechanization! Hide a motor inside the box to operate remote controlled wheels and hinges for the jaws. Unleash the beast! lol

Congratulations! You’re now the proud owner of your very own Monster Book. Be sure to keep it on a short leash because we all know how much it loves to shred – shoes, feet, paper – anything within reach. For decades, kids have been telling their teachers, “The dog ate my homework!” With a monster book as a pet, this excuse might be believable!

Do you have a favorite Harry Potter creature? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. Until next time…

For more Harry Potter crafts, please check out this post: “Abracadabra – Hermione & Harry’s Magic Wands.”

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

Thinking Inside the Box

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Crafts Inspire Me

Arts & crafts are fun and relaxing, but gathering materials, tools, and design ideas can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are kits available containing everything you will need to complete the project, while also providing opportunities to explore new crafts on a smaller scale. Let’s look at a few of the options…

Candle Making (multiple colors, shapes and scents)

Christmas Ornaments (sequins, painting, beading)

Crochet (animals, plants, dinosaurs)

Modeling Clay (anything you can imagine can be sculpted in clay)

Latch Hook Rugs (animals, landscapes, sports, botanicals)

Legos (movie themed, space exploration, cars, superheroes)

Miniatures (doll houses, vintage reproductions, architecture, vignettes)

Embroidery (florals, animals, landscapes, abstract patterns)

Model Building (planes, ships, cars, action figures)

Needlepoint (pillows, wall art, ornaments)

Paint by Number (landscapes, animals, botanicals, fantasy)

Paper Crafts (wall art, origami, flowers, greeting cards)

Gingerbread Houses (try not to eat it before you’re finished)

Soap Making (variety of scents, colors, decorative additives such as petals)

Suncatchers (so easy to make and can be hung anywhere, even as ornaments)

Fingernail Art (master this skill and clients will line up in no time)

Pyrography (wood burning is a unique art form and may include painting)

A simple online search will provide craft kit options for every interest and style. Let your creative side shine through and share your new creations with family and friends. Have fun and Good Luck!

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

Froggy Went A-Courting

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Crafts Inspire Me

As a kid, I remember reading a book about a courting frog, which is still popular today. And who could forget the story of the Frog Prince? To this day, my mom kisses every frog figurine, ornament, or pendant, just in case it turns into a prince. Nothing so far, but she remains hopeful. This week we will be painting a frog in search of a mate. We will start with a couple of photos for inspiration:

Inspiration

This frog has great patterns, nice mixture of greens and browns, and cool eyes.

Inspiration

The spotted pattern on this frog would be easy to duplicate.

How to Paint a Resin Frog:

Original Gray Resin Frog – Front

Talk about having a case of the blahs! This cute little frog has some nice details, such as the collar, tie and the intricately carved rose. We have been using it as a doorstop for years, and we never gave it a second thought. That changes today.

Original Gray Resin Frog – Profiles

The sculptor did an amazing job defining the frog’s body from head to toe, including adorable, webbed feet. The rose has layer after layer of petals with curled edges like a living bloom.

Original Gray Resin Frog – Back

The textured straw hat has been accurately rendered and will need to be carefully painted to maintain its integrity. Be sure to apply a thin coat of paint, or those details may be lost.

Supplies

Supplies:
Resin Frog (11” high x 10” wide x 8” deep)
Acrylic Paints – white, red, yellow, blue, green, metallic gold, black, & tan
Small detail paintbrush and thicker brush for base coats
Clear Spray Paint – gloss or matte finish

Note: If you choose to blend several paints to create a special color, be sure to make enough to complete the project because it is difficult to duplicate. To keep wet paint fresh on a palette or dish for later use, cover the surface with plastic wrap.

Painted Straw Hat – Front

Paint the straw hat yellow, one rough coat to preserve texture. My mom painted the hat. And yes, she kissed the frog too! (lol)

Painted Straw Hat – Back

As you can see the straw texture is still visible.

Painted Frog – Front

Paint the frog’s entire body green.

Painted Frog – Profiles

You will need to use a fine brush in areas close to the hat to prevent green paint from marring the yellow.

Painted Frog – Back

Be sure to paint green all the way around, even in the tight curves and at the edges of the collar, tie and rose.

Painted Collar & Tie

On the first attempt, the collar was painted white. I decided the contrast between the green and white was too harsh and should be softened.

Repainted Collar & Rose

The collar was repainted tan, which has a much softer effect. Paint the tie blue and the red rose. The pupils are painted black and will be completed in the next step.

Completed Painting

Finish the eyes by outlining them with metallic gold. I experimented with a patterned iris, but he looked scary instead of cute, so I repainted the black. Add white highlights to give this little guy twinkles in his eyes. Look over the frog and touch up any areas as needed.

Frog Ready for his Close-Up

This is the close-up of our leading man. All he needs now is to find the love of his life.

Clear Coat Protection

To protect the acrylic, I recommend sealing the paint with two coats of clear spray paint. Notice how much richer the colors become after being sealed.

Frog Before & After

This froggy’s makeover is complete! He went from bland gray to fashionably colorful in a few easy steps.

Frog Royalty

If one day in your travels, you encounter a frog like this one, it might just be worth risking a kiss to find a true frog prince or princess. Good luck painting your next project, and I hope you find that special someone!

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

Alpacas versus Ewoks

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Crafts Inspire Me

On a scale of 1-10, who is the cutest – an Alpaca or an Ewok?

My apologies to all the Star Wars fans, but this week our craft project is all about Alpacas.

This baby alpaca looks so soft and cuddly like a stuffed animal.

Adults have long shaggy fur, which is used to make yarn for blankets, sweaters and other garments.

Some have monochromatic fur, such as the one pictured above.

Alpaca fur tends to be thick and plush in a variety of shades and a few fashion-forward combinations. Whatever your preferences, you can’t go wrong applying those creative choices to this fun project.

How to Paint a Wooden Alpaca:

Raw Wood Alpaca

Thick wood has been cut out in the shape of an alpaca. Both sides and all the edges will need to be painted. Due to the raw nature of the wood, it may require a little sanding, especially along the edges.

Supplies

Supplies:
Wooden Alpaca (6-1/4” high x 4-1/2” wide x 1-1/2” thick)
Acrylic Paints – gray, white, black
Bottles Fabric Paint – brown, white, black
Paintbrushes
Sandpaper
Black Sharpie Marker or pencil

Paint Base Color

Using acrylic gray paint and a brush, paint both sides of the body and all the edges.

Paint Accent Colors & Draw Eye Detail

Apply white acrylic paint with a brush on the head, neck, lower legs and tail. With a pencil or marker, draw the eyes.

Define Facial Details

Using a combination of acrylic and fabric paints, add the eyes, nose and mouth.

Textured Fur Detail

Creating thick, three-dimensional fur is easy with fabric paint. You must start at the BOTTOM and work your way up using short downward strokes. Keep the placement and stroke size random, layering new fur over the previous sections as you work your way to the top. Allow the paint to dry overnight because it shrinks as it dries. Repeat this process until you achieve the desired appearance.

Paint White Textured Fur

This photo shows the completed white fur on the legs and tail. Repeat this process on the other side.

Note: To achieve a very thick fur coat, you may need several bottles of fabric paint.

Paint Brown Textured Fur

Apply brown fabric paint on the torso, and upper legs, using the same textured process described above.

Paint Additional Layers of Textured Fur

Repeat the painted fur process as many times as needed to create a thick fur coat.

Paint White Textured Fur

Once again using the white fabric paint, start creating the fur at the bottom of the neck and work upward.

Paint Additional Layers of White Textured Fur

Repeat the process to achieve desired thickness. Remember to thoroughly cover the edges too. You may also want to add more fur on the tail as well for a bushy effect. Allow time for the paint to dry between coats so that you can see which areas need more work.

Finished Alpaca

Congratulations! You are now the proud parent of an adorable alpaca!

Finished Details

As you can see in this photo, the fur continues up over the top of the head, including bangs on forehead.

Alpaca – Before & After

We started with a plain wood figure, and with little effort and patience during drying times, this cute alpaca is ready to adorn your home or be given as a gift. Either way, smiles are sure to follow.

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

Wordless Wednesday

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Seeing Spots

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Crafts Inspire Me

Ever wonder how many spots a cheetah has? I wish I could tell you, but I lost count during this week’s project. a painted wooden cheetah.

Inspirations:
Resting in the Shade

Look at that gorgeous coat! It’s beautiful but also serves as camouflage. The black tear-like markings help these stealthy predators by cutting the sun’s glare.

Mother & Cubs

Their long muscular legs and bodies make cheetahs the fastest land animals. They often stand on trees and rocks for better views of their hunting grounds.

Keeping a Lookout

It’s important to stay alert. You never know when the next meal might come along.

Supplies:
Raw Wood Cheetah

Closeup – Raw Wood Cheetah’s Feet

Do you notice the problem with his front feet? If you are familiar with music from the 1970’s, you’ll know the rock group Kiss. Their costumes always included platform boots and apparently this cheetah is a fan! lol This odd design choice will be corrected in a later step.

Acrylic Paints

How to Paint a Wooden Cheetah:
Paint Base Coats on Cheetah & Stand – Front View

Be sure to paint all surfaces, including the edges.

Paint Base Coats on Cheetah & Stand – Back View

Draw Details on the Body and Face

Defining the legs on the front and back is a bit of a challenge. You’ll notice there is extra wood at the edges, which should have been trimmed off. Instead, we will paint it brown in a later step so that it is less noticeable. Add the facial details too.

Paint the Details – Front View

The tail, belly, inner side of each leg, and areas on chest and face are white with black spots. The rest of the coat is tan or golden with black spots. The facial details bring this figure to life.

Closeup – Legs

As noted previously, the excess wood on the legs is painted brown to blend into the background.

Paint the Details – Back View

Paint the Spotted Coat – Front View

The tip of the tail is solid black with a few stripes above it. Spots cover the remainder of the body.

Paint the Spotted Coat – Back View

Completed Cheetah – Front View

Glue stones to the base, beneath the front feet, to correct the issue noted in the sixth photo and to create the illusion the cheetah is scoping out his surroundings.

Completed Cheetah – Back View

I hope you enjoyed this post and are inspired to begin your next creative project.

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

Countdown – Top Six Posts 2025

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Crafts Inspire Me

It’s that time of year again when we look back at the highest-ranking posts of last year, as voted by you, the readers. Below is a list of the Top Six posts of 2025, in ascending order:

Number 6: Gift Wrap – Thinking Outside the Box

Wrapping gifts can be fun or stressful depending upon how many presents and how much time you have. I thought it would be nice to see several “outside the box” ideas. To read more, please click here.

Number 5: Celebrating Spring with Wreaths

Nothing says spring has arrived like colorful buds, blooms and leaves. Why not bring nature indoors by making a new wreath. You will have a few decisions to make before you begin…To read more, please click here.

Number 4: Recovering at the Art Studio – Blog Paws

Those of you who follow my blog will recognize one of our art studio mascots, Smokey. Two weeks ago, he had to be rushed to the veterinary clinic for emergency surgery. As you can imagine, it was such a shock. To read more, please click here.

Number 3: The Art of Cupcake Decorating II

In part 1, we reviewed cupcake flavors and decoration options. Now we have arrived at the fun part, decorating. Each cupcake is a blank canvas, ready for your creativity to come to life. Let your inner artist come out to play. To read more, please click here.

Number 2: The Art of Cupcake Decorating I

Cupcakes are the perfect choice to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’re quick to make, fun to decorate, easily portable, and the quantity allows experimentation with multiple designs. We will begin with flavors, followed by decorating options. To read more, please click here.

Number 1: Forest Dragon

The mysterious legends of dragons have been a fascination for centuries. appearing in ancient and modern texts, maps, as well as artwork and architecture around the world. Some may say dragons are pure fantasy but … To read more, please click here.

And there we have it – the top 6 posts of 2025. We have a new year to explore the world of creativity. There are always new ideas, and I’ll be sure to include more of your favorites. Your opinions are greatly appreciated, and I look forward to so much more this year. If you have any suggestions for future posts, please let me know.

Thanks for Reading, Happy New Year & Happy Crafting!

Forever Green

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Crafts Inspire Me

Snow Covered Pines
What I miss the most during the colder months are the beautiful colors in nature. The winter sky is so gray, the trees are dormant, and the flowers temporarily disappear for a long winter’s nap. Evergreens defiantly retain their glorious shades of green regardless of the weather. To brighten your home decor, you can add a little evergreen and it will never need to be watered.

How to Paint Wooden Pine Trees

This painted craft is very easy to complete in a short amount of time and it’s great for beginners too!

Raw Wood Trees

As with all raw wood, a little sanding may be required, especially along the edges. The pre-drilled holes are for lights in a later step.

Supplies
Painted Tree Supplies
Supplies:
Wooden Pine Tree (17” high x 9” wide x 1/2” thick) (Base is 9” wide x 2” deep)
Acrylic Paints – green, white
Paintbrushes
Sandpaper
String of 20 lights

Apply Green Paint
Painted Green Trees
Paint each tree green, ensuring both sides, all the edges and the base are painted.

Define the Branches with Snow
Painted Snow Trees
In nature, snow gathers on the branches. To give these trees a more three-dimensional appearance, add patches of white paint to imitate Mother Nature.

Tree Lighting
Trees with Inserted Lights
Those pre-drilled holes were made to hold a strand of twenty white lights. The lights can only be pushed through from one side of the wood frame. You may need to secure the last light at the bottom with a piece of tape to keep it from pulling out from the weight of the electrical cord.

Finished Trees (with and without camera flash)
Lit Trees
All you need to do now is choose a spot to display your handiwork and plug in those lights. I place my trees in the living room windows to enhance the rest of the outdoor decorations. When the holidays are over, they can remain on display throughout the winter.

Pom Pom Alternative
Pom Pom Tree
As an alternative to lights, you can turn a simple pine tree into a Christmas tree by gluing on multi-color pom poms as ornaments.

I hope you enjoy this project and have fun decorating your home for the holidays.

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

It’s All in the Details

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Crafts Inspire Me

Detailed Floral Wood Carving
We deal with so many details every day. I thought it would be fun to take a look at some craft photos to demonstrate how small changes can make such a dramatic difference. Let’s go!

Acrylic Painted Rabbit
Painted Bunny Face
This cute rabbit has blended fur colors, but a rather blank expression.

Acrylic Painted Rabbit with 3D Details
Bunny Face 3D Details
The 3D paint creates facial depth, and provides a twinkle in eyes filled with personality.

Acrylic Painted Flamingo

Flamingos are so colorful and unusual. The color scheme captures the essence of the bird but lacks the textured feathers.

Acrylic Painted Flamingo Layered with 3D Texture

Now he appears to be staring back at you while he proudly shows off his brightly colored plumage.

Two-Tone Green Man
Green Man Original
Mother Nature’s counterpart doesn’t look very happy, does he?

Two-Tone Green Man with Metallic Gold Highlights
Green Man Gold Accents
After brightening the whites of his eyes, he had his “hair” highlighted and now he looks rather pleased with himself. lol

Black & White Photo vs. Colorized Photo
Black White Photo vs Colorized
The black and white portrait is nice, but look how soft, warm and romantic the second photo is thanks to the addition of color and dreamy special effects.

Metallic Silver Octopus
Octopus Monotone
Metallic silver is an odd choice for such a fluid sculpture of a living animal.

Full Color Octopus with 3D Details
Octopus Full Color
A vibrant new color scheme brings this blue ringed octopus to life, and the three-dimensional suction cups add texture as well as a more realistic approach to this wriggling octopus.

Gnome House vs. Bamboo Tropical Hut
Gnome House Original vs Tropical Hut
Originally this little house was part of a collection of gnomes. A bamboo pattern combined with a few brightly colored silk flowers transformed it into a tropical hut for an ocean-themed centerpiece.

3D Painted Celtic Cross
Celtic Cross Green & Black
Celtic designs are famous for their knot work. The three-dimensional green paint contrasts nicely with the black background and textures the entire surface.

3D Painted Celtic Cross with Metallic Gold Accents
Celtic Cross Gold Accents
The introduction of three-dimensional gold accents brings a bit of sparkle and opulence to the design.

Acrylic Painted Seahorse with 3D Accents

Seahorses are known for their brilliant colors and textured bodies. The 3D paint adds a bit of texture along the contours of the body and upon the spiny back.

3D Painted Seahorse

By using only 3D paints, the entire seahorse springs to life in glorious color and texture.

Fashionable Snowman

No snowman is complete without a few knitted accessories.

Fashionable Snowman with Lights

The addition of lights not only adds sparkle, but also enables him to shine at night in any window to complement your exterior decorations.

Halloween Witch vs. Christmas Elf

How can a Halloween decoration become one of Santa’s helpers? The answer lies in accessories! Cover the hat and tuck in the hair, add a scarf and candy cane and voila you have a Christmas elf.

Instructions for most of these items can be found on the “How To Projects” page.

It is said: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Little details have a strong influence over our perceptions, but sometimes we become so accustomed to our surroundings that we barely notice. Look at your home from a new perspective. Check out those little details to see if something could use a touch of color, a bit of whimsy and a little tender loving care. You’ll be glad you did!

Thanks for reading & Happy Crafting!

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