New in the Maker Shed: FX Master Bundle – 5 DVDs
This FX Master Bundle includes all 5 of our Effects Master Class DVDs! Each DVD is 3 hours long and packed with lessons taught by professional artists, most of whom work in Hollywood at effects houses
Holiday Projects
How-To: Vintage Wooden Spool Advent Calendar
Cathe Holden’s Vintage Wooden Spool Advent calendar has me swooning. I love the idea of having a spool rack out in the main part of our house as the center of a daily countdown to Christmas. She’s even provided downloadable numbers and tabs to glue to the spools for writing messages or clues. On top […]
Day of the Dead Shrine
My Day of the Dead shrine has officially taken over my house! The smell of flowers, tequila and chocolate is unescapable. Each day I’ve worked on it and added to it, and it’s finally covered in the nostalgic personal touches that represent my family and loved ones who have passed away. I will continue to […]
How-To: Make Garlands from Fall Flowers
Fall is here! Decorate for the season with fresh flowers that are blooming right now. I used marigolds and mums to create two garlands. They are perfect for autumn weddings, Day of the Dead shrines, Thanksgiving, or just because you want to bring some warm colors into your home. They are easy to create, and […]
Festive Flowers for the Day of the Dead
My Day of the Dead shrine is taking shape, and so is the Crafty Chica Challenge! Please submit photos of your personal and crafty shrines for a chance to win some really great prizes. My take on the celebration is far from traditional, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I started with gathering supplies and […]
How-To: Start Building a Day of the Dead Altar!
Today I started working on my shrine for The Day of the Dead. It’s very rewarding to put my creative energy towards a tribute to my friends and family who have passed on. I am thrilled to share the process of creating it, as part of the excitement for the Crafty Chica Challenge! I was […]
How-To: Snowflake Pumpkins
I love the clever way Merrilee of mer mag created these charming paper Jack-O-Lanterns. She’s cut them out paper snowflake-style to create symmetrical, fun faces! See her blog for all the steps.
