One of the most common questions we get here at DSC are along the lines of, “What kind of crafts can I do for *insert party theme here*?”  We love themed parties and are always glad to help when it comes to brainstorming!
Today’s question comes from reader Katrena, who is planning a Toy Story themed birthday party for her soon-to-be-3-year-old stepson.  She wants to go …

It’s good to know I’m not the only one who buys things just because they are miniature and therefore adorable (and therefore I need them).  Allison from House of Hepworths fell in love with some miniature pinwheels she found at Dollar Tree and just knew she had to make something out of them!  Her tutorial even includes a video demonstrating how to attach the grass …

I am enchanted by these tissue paper lanterns made by Kleas. She used watered-down glue, tissue, and balloons (classic papier-mache style), then when they were dry, punched holes and strung yarn, then hung them from sticks. They are so bright and fun. I bet my kids would have a lot of fun making these! They would also be great wedding or other party decorations. I …

I’ve seen some interesting placemat ideas over the years, but few as nifty as these denim placemats that Sam from Today’s Nest made out of old pairs of jeans!  I’m absolutely giddy over the silverware and napkin tucked in the pocket.  I’ve been avoiding yard sales and thrift stores lately (I need to get rid of stuff, not accumulate more), but this project might call …

Ever since Christmas when I made my North Pole street light, I’ve been hooked on the idea of crafting with solar path lights.  I have a bag of them sitting in my closet and waiting to be turned into something brilliant.  If you, too, have a stash of solar lights, check out these photos sent to us by DSC reader Pat.  She used dollar store …

Have you notice that we’re bracelet obsessed these days?  So is Stephanie from Henry Happened, whose creations include this wrap bracelet made from recycled fabric and hex nuts.  It’s inspired by a piece she stumbled across at J. Crew; it’s cute, but not $36 worth of cute, so she came up with a DIY version.  She used fabric from a skirt she bought at Goodwill …

It’s graduation party season!  Crafty moms everywhere are getting ready to decorate lawns, garages, and halls in school colors as friends and family dig out their elastic-waist shorts  in anticipation of massive amounts of potato salad.  If you’ve got grad party decorations on your to-do list, check out this idea by Meg at Mega Crafty.  She turned classic cone-shaped birthday hats into graduation caps!  They …

How far into summer vacation do you think you will make it before someone utters the phrase, “I’m bored?”  Be prepared for this inevitable moment with a summer fun checklist by Lila at Sweet and Lovely Crafts.  Inspired by summer bucket lists and to-do lists she’s been seeing around the web as well as a bunch of nifty ideas spotted on Pinterest, she came up …

When it comes to wreaths, I’ve seen just about every kind you can imagine. Therefore, it’s hard to impress me with a wreath project. Sure, they’re quick and fun, but they usually don’t offer anything new. Well this wreath is an exception! Over at Infarrantly Creative, Jaime from That’s My Letter guest-posted with this brightly colored wreath that is made from recycled playdough containers and …

Aaaah, it’s summer vacation time once again!  If you are fortunate enough to have a swimming pool in your backyard, your house is likely going to be the place to be for the next few months.  Sweltering days aren’t good for much physical activity with one major exception: pool parties!
Over at our Facebook page, DSC reader Carole asked us a question about pool parties.  She …