Candy is my favorite of all the classic Valentine’s Day gifts, hands down.  I have such a huge sweet tooth!  If you want to give something a little more special than a box of assorted Russell Stover whatnots, try making your own candy.  This strawberry fudge by Shelly at Cookies and Cups is the easiest recipe you’ll ever see, requiring just two ingredients!  Just looking …

I am getting so excited about the Craft and Hobby Association Show starting this weekend in Anaheim, California! I will be walking the show to see what is new in the world of craft products, meeting up with crafty superstars, and even participating in a cool new event — the iLoveToCreate® Bloggers’ Lounge! The team at iLTC has been planning this event for over three …

I love making books and journals.  It’s something I’ve dabbled in for a long time.  The other day I came across a roll of kraft paper tucked away in a closet and it made me think of a project from my high school art class, for which we made art journals using recycled paper grocery bags.  I ended up building mine into the cover of …

Marble mazes are a classic puzzle toy. They combine skill, patience and a bit of luck.  Instructables member ChrysN details how she made her marble maze from Dollar Store crafting foam and an old clock case. There’s loads of variations you can do with this concept and you’re sure to keep your friends busy for hours with some very challenging ball drop locations. 

This gumball machine idea is so stinkin’ adorable!  They are made by stacking flower pots and glass bowls together; isn’t it amazing how much they look like the real deal?  I tip my hat to Pamela of Pamela Susan’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts for coming up with these!  When I first saw them, I totally did a double-take as I realized how they were constructed.  …