Glass Picture Frame

As discussed previously, I’m not a fan of buying tons of frames, but I love framing things. So here is a way to make your own frames with a little cardboard and some glass.   Supplies: Thick cardboard Glass (I used a piece from a broken frame) Thin brown paper bag Glue Scissors Hot glue…

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A Little Rough Around the Edges: Smoothing Out Cardboard Edges

Cardboard is awesome for crafting, because it is so versatile. Unfortunately, thick cardboard is not always visually pleasing.                 Supplies: Scissors Glue Thin paper bags (think gift/wine bags rather than grocery bags) Whatever cardboard you’re trying to make look pretty            

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Notepad Refill

I really love notebooks with cool covers. But I never want to throw them away after they are filled, because I like the cover so much. Here’s a great way to reuse those notebooks. I use mine to write reminders and grocery lists. The main supplies you’ll need for this project are: A clothespin (painted/decorated…

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Hide ‘n’ Seek Cord Holder

I have a cat, which means I have a lot of cat-related problems, such as hair in my water cup, being woken up at 4 a.m. by a screaming feline, and getting stuck to the couch because a cute, little fluffball is asleep on my lap. Another cat-related problem is keeping my cords and wires…

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