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Arts & Crafts

This blog started out with  posts about arts & crafts since  I love doing the occasional fun project.  Here you can find my posts for painting t-shirts, playing with kids, and other miscellaneous arts and crafts projects.

Overhead view of several face masks in various colors

Design your blank canvas bag with an Easy Mandala Painting, or have a fun activity with the kids by making your own calendar. You can even create your own fashionable face mask with these easy steps.

A t-shirt with a hand-painted mandala designBrowse through different arts & crafts posts below: 

 

An orange homemade trick-or-treat bag decorated with a Jack-o-lantern face.

DIY Trick or Treat Bag

October 16, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Upcycle an old t-shirt into a DIY trick or treat bag in a matter of minutes and then let the kids help decorate it with homemade craft foam stamps. …

Read moreDIY Trick or Treat Bag
Two ladybug mandala painted stones being displayed on a hand over top of other colorful painted stones.

Beginner-Friendly Ladybug Mandala Rock Painting Tutorial

September 2, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun and relaxing, rock painting is a great way to transform something natural and beautiful into something that can be appreciated in a new, colorful …

Read moreBeginner-Friendly Ladybug Mandala Rock Painting Tutorial
Using recycled materials like scraps of wood and wine corks, you can make a handy DIY earring holder for studs and post earrings that is also a beautiful and practical display organizer.

DIY Earring Holder for Studs (& Display Organizer)

February 9, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Using recycled materials like scraps of wood and wine corks, you can make a handy DIY earring holder for studs and post earrings that is also a …

Read moreDIY Earring Holder for Studs (& Display Organizer)
A cup of lavender next to two homemade cream colored lavender sachets with lavender print on them.

Homemade Lavender Sachets

November 20, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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How to make homemade lavender sachets, decorated with lavender flowers, and great as gifts. They’re easy and perfect for non-artists because you …

Read moreHomemade Lavender Sachets
A stack of homemade marble photo coasters wrapped with organza ribbons for gifting placed beside a cup of coffee that's on top of a homemade marble photo coaster.

DIY Marble Photo Coasters

November 10, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Several years ago, before my son was born, I worked for a few hours each weekday at a friend’s nursery school to help them out at the start of …

Read moreDIY Marble Photo Coasters
A closeup of a woman's hands holding a hot glass of coffee covered in a bright striped blue and purple cozy made out of a sock.

5-minute Easy DIY Coffee Cozy from a Sock!

April 22, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Warm up with a hot beverage without burning yourself with an easy DIY coffee cozy can be made from a mismatched sock in around 5 minutes! You can …

Read more5-minute Easy DIY Coffee Cozy from a Sock!
Closeup of a homemade cloth teabag with a small bowl behind it filled with a loose tea. In the background, there is a green teapot and a teacup.

Quick and Easy DIY Reusable Tea Bags (From a Sleeve)

February 25, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Make these easy, 5-minute DIY reusable tea bags for loose leaf teas! They’re quickly made from repurposed sleeves and are the perfect use for …

Read moreQuick and Easy DIY Reusable Tea Bags (From a Sleeve)
Top view of 3 drawstring pouches made from the sleeves of baby clothes.

How to make a Drawstring Bag in under 10 minutes

February 20, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Easily make a drawstring bag in less than 10 minutes by upcycling old t-shirts and taking advantage of the hem. You can also make a pouch from the …

Read moreHow to make a Drawstring Bag in under 10 minutes
A colorful keepsake quilt made out of old baby clothes placed on a balcony balustrade.

The Fine Line Between Being a Hoarder and Being Sentimental: The Baby Clothes Keepsake Quilt

August 30, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Are you sentimental, but don’t want to be a hoarder? Making a baby clothes keepsake quilt is a practical way to save precious outgrown baby …

Read moreThe Fine Line Between Being a Hoarder and Being Sentimental: The Baby Clothes Keepsake Quilt
a super cute baby binkie or security blanket that looks like a puppy

Puppy Binkie Pattern

July 30, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Learn to sew a super cute baby binkie or security blanket that looks like a puppy with free pattern and instructions.  My son loves dogs. Even …

Read morePuppy Binkie Pattern
Minion stamped paint on blue fabric

Stamping Fabric: Make a Minion T-shirt

July 28, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Make a minion t-shirt by stamping fabric with paints using easy homemade craft foam stamps. My son loves this technique because he can help make his …

Read moreStamping Fabric: Make a Minion T-shirt
Two dresses hanging on a clothesline. A red and white striped sleeveless dress that has been painted with Minnie Mouse, and a yellow and white striped sleeveless dress painted with Hello Kitty.

How to Paint Fabric and Make Fun Gifts

July 1, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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It’s fun to make your own homemade gifts using freezer paper and fabric paint. I’ll show you how to paint fabric so that it looks …

Read moreHow to Paint Fabric and Make Fun Gifts
Closeup of two colorful sandwich wraps. One in front has a red Volkswagen Beetle print in a yellow, white floral design, and red fabric. Snack bag in the back is blue and green.

How to Make Reusable Sandwich Wraps and Snack Envelopes

June 16, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Ditch the plastic baggies and sew some reusable sandwich wraps and snack bags for traveling with sandwiches and other snacks. These are perfect for …

Read moreHow to Make Reusable Sandwich Wraps and Snack Envelopes
homemade craft foam bracelets in several colors with Crocs charms (Jibbitz) on them

Easy, DIY Charm Bracelet for Shoe Charms (Jibbitz)

May 29, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Make these DIY charm bracelets for shoe charms (Jibbitz) out of craft foam. They’re easy to make and are perfect for party favors. September is …

Read moreEasy, DIY Charm Bracelet for Shoe Charms (Jibbitz)
Young boy wearing handmade Up themed balloons t-shirt

Stamped Up House Balloons Shirt

May 22, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This fun Up house balloons shirt is made with a homemade craft foam stamp, and is so easy even a toddler can help you make it.  Lately, my …

Read moreStamped Up House Balloons Shirt
Photo collage of 6 bags showing several ways to make a t-shirt bag

How to Make a T-shirt Bag: 8 Ways to Make a Bag from a Shirt

May 14, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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There are lots of ways to make a t-shirt into a bag or backpack. I’ll show you eight great ways to do it, and you don’t even need to know …

Read moreHow to Make a T-shirt Bag: 8 Ways to Make a Bag from a Shirt
A young boy sitting on the ground with plants behind, wearing a grey wall-E t-shirt

Make Wall-E and Eve Stencils and T-Shirts

April 19, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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You can make fun and professional looking Wall-E and Eve t-shirts with these stencils, some freezer paper, and some fabric paints. In my last post, I …

Read moreMake Wall-E and Eve Stencils and T-Shirts
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