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Mothers Day Flower Craft

Are you looking for a cute Mother’s Day flower craft?  Well, don’t stress.  I got you, girl.  Here are two super simple – but super cute – Mother’s Day flower crafts.  You can turn them into cards, framed pictures, or the background for poems/handprints by the kiddos.  I made these cards using various paper punches, but you can easily cut these shapes out by hand or even use those big foam shapes bulk bag at craft stores. Click here so I can show you how I did it!

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St Patrick’s Day Activities for Kindergarten

The Crafty Lefty is back with another holiday Game Packet: St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kindergarten. Check out this FREE download for activities you can do with your kids this St. Patrick’s Day. I have a toddler, so I’m always looking for games and activities that she can do with minimal help. I made this game packet with kids ages 3 – 5 in mind. Click here to check it out!

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Creative DIY Valentine Card

Do yourself a favor by NOT having to come up with a creative Valentines card this year.  Why?  Because I did all the hard work for you!  I made 4 funny (if I do say so myself) valentines cards with eye puns.  So, of course the cards are the perfect size to put heart sunglasses on — AND it doubles as a cute valentines gift!  So what are you waiting for — click here so I can show you how to make your own DIY valentines gift.

Craft Your Planner 2023

Craft DIY Planner Using Scrapbook Paper!!

Craft your 2023 planner with me! I know. I know. We are already a month into 2023, and I’m just now getting around to this. What can I say? I’m a pro-craftinator. See what I did there. This year we are using scrapbook paper to add some fun, color and craftiness to your new planners! Let me show you how I did it.

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Paper Kite Craft / Lohri Kites

Did Lohri sneak up on you, and you have no idea how to celebrate!! Too late for a party. Too late to get a bonfire together. But it’s never too late to get your craft on. With a few simple craft supplies, you can make these super cute Lohri patanga (kites)! Wondering how to use these mini paper kites after you make them? Make sure you read until the end.

5 Ways to Wrap Your Christmas Gifts

5 Ways To Wrap Your Christmas Gifts

The Crafty Lefty has got your covered this holiday season with 5 “crafty” ways to wrap your Christmas gifts! Don’t worry — even if you were naughty this year, you can still craft your way on to Santa’s ‘nice’ list with these cute DIY gift wrap ideas. We’ve got pom pom Christmas “lights”, Rudolph complete with a red nose and a jingle bell collar, a picture perfect Santa, and a ribbon Christmas tree, complete with mini presents!

DIY Holiday Cards

DIY Hanukkah + Holiday Cards WITH Gift Card Holder

Tired of giving the same old lame gift card in an envelope for the holidays? There’s a better – and craftier – way to do it! All you need is cardstock paper, scissors and glue…oh, and keep reading this post for the step-by-step tutorial.

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Thanksgiving Games – Word Search, Bingo, and More!

FREE Printables for your Thanksgiving dinner game night! Want some fun games that you and your family can do while the turkey finishes roasting? The Crafty Lefty’s got your covered with these 4 FREE games & answer keys.

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Arts and Crafts For My Toddler

Arts and Crafts for my toddler? How does that work? Well, I was in a bit of a creative funk, and the universe basically left me a few breadcrumbs (or craft crumbs, as it were) to get me off my ass and back at the craft table. These are 3 ways my toddler forced me to be creative, get out of my no-fun funk, and back to my craft self…or The Crafty Lefty.

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DIY Felt Succulents Series – #5 Flower Succulent

Our last and final succulent is here to finish out our DIY Felt Succulent Series! While this succulent might be the most time consuming to create, the end result is worth it, I promise! Let The Crafty Lefty show you how to make this felt succulent from scratch!

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DIY Felt Succulent Series – #4 Cluster Succulent

This is the 4th felt succulent tutorial in our series, and by far, the easiest succulent to create. Just takes some simple folding work – almost like felt origami – to craft this cluster succulent. Go ahead. Give it a try. I promise you won’t succ-ulent.

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DIY Felt Succulents Series – #3 Layered Succulent

For our third succulent, we will be using a felt flower template I found on Pinterest. I thought the design could be used for a felt succulent, especially if you’re doing a cluster display with several other types of felt succulents. Also, this layered felt succulent makes a nice contrast with the roses and star succulents we’ve been making so far in our Succulent Series. Whether you are adding your succulents to a wreath, to a terrarium, or to a vase, this layered succulent will be a great addition to your felt succulent collection!

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DIY Felt Succulents Series – #1 Rose Succulent

Seen these incredible felt succulents all over Pinterest and wanna know how? You’ve come to the right place! The Crafty Lefty will show you 5 different ways to craft felt succulents in our DIY Felt Succulents Series. The first succulent is from the SixCleverSisters Blog, and it’s a rose succulent.

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Vaisakhi Party Decoration – NEW Cake Toppers and Banners

Tired of not seeing Vaisakhi decorations at your local party store? Not to worry — the Crafty Lefty has created a brand NEW Vaisakhi party line which includes cupcake toppers, cake decorations, and a table banner. Be sure to order yours in time for Vaisakhi (April 14) so that you can celebrate the day in style with your friends and family.

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Valentines Day Banner – Ready in Minutes!

I promise, this is the easiest banner that you will EVER make from scratch! The longest part is cutting out those paper strips, but once those are ready, this banner can be made in minutes! Read the article to learn how!

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Galentine’s Donut Cards – Paper Source Product Review

Read all about Paper Source’s Donut Friends Craft Kit, and how you can turn these dozen treats into Galentine’s Cards for Valentine’s Day! As with all DIY Tutorials, the Crafty Lefty gives you some tips and tricks to make these cards even craftier with mini donut return address labels and DIY cartoon eyes!

7 Ways to craft your 2022 Planner

9 Ways To Craft Your 2022 Planner

Want to add some crafty fun to your 2022 Planner this year? The Crafty Lefty is giving you 9 ways to add some craft-inspiration for your planner which will make looking at your appointment reminders, birthdays, recipe ideas, vacation days, etc. that much more fun!

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Loves all things crafty, dunkin donuts hot chocolate, Harry Potter, spending time with family, action movies, laughing so hard if feels like you did an ab workout, beating her partner at air hockey, and doing absolutely anything to make her daughter giggle. Currently living in Los Angeles, but always a Texan at heart.

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Mothers Day Flower Craft

Are you looking for a cute Mother’s Day flower craft?  Well, don’t stress.  I got you, girl.  Here are two super simple – but super cute – Mother’s Day flower crafts.  You can turn them into cards, framed pictures, or the background for poems/handprints by the kiddos.  I made these cards using various paper punches, but you can easily cut these shapes out by hand or even use those big foam shapes bulk bag at craft stores. Click here so I can show you how I did it!

2023 St. Patrick's Day Activity Book (4)

St Patrick’s Day Activities for Kindergarten

The Crafty Lefty is back with another holiday Game Packet: St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kindergarten. Check out this FREE download for activities you can do with your kids this St. Patrick’s Day. I have a toddler, so I’m always looking for games and activities that she can do with minimal help. I made this game packet with kids ages 3 – 5 in mind. Click here to check it out!

Homemade Valentine Gift - Blog Image

Creative DIY Valentine Card

Do yourself a favor by NOT having to come up with a creative Valentines card this year.  Why?  Because I did all the hard work for you!  I made 4 funny (if I do say so myself) valentines cards with eye puns.  So, of course the cards are the perfect size to put heart sunglasses on — AND it doubles as a cute valentines gift!  So what are you waiting for — click here so I can show you how to make your own DIY valentines gift.

Craft Your Planner 2023

Craft DIY Planner Using Scrapbook Paper!!

Craft your 2023 planner with me! I know. I know. We are already a month into 2023, and I’m just now getting around to this. What can I say? I’m a pro-craftinator. See what I did there. This year we are using scrapbook paper to add some fun, color and craftiness to your new planners! Let me show you how I did it.

Lohri Kite Craft YT

Paper Kite Craft / Lohri Kites

Did Lohri sneak up on you, and you have no idea how to celebrate!! Too late for a party. Too late to get a bonfire together. But it’s never too late to get your craft on. With a few simple craft supplies, you can make these super cute Lohri patanga (kites)! Wondering how to use these mini paper kites after you make them? Make sure you read until the end.

5 Ways to Wrap Your Christmas Gifts

5 Ways To Wrap Your Christmas Gifts

The Crafty Lefty has got your covered this holiday season with 5 “crafty” ways to wrap your Christmas gifts! Don’t worry — even if you were naughty this year, you can still craft your way on to Santa’s ‘nice’ list with these cute DIY gift wrap ideas. We’ve got pom pom Christmas “lights”, Rudolph complete with a red nose and a jingle bell collar, a picture perfect Santa, and a ribbon Christmas tree, complete with mini presents!

DIY Holiday Cards

DIY Hanukkah + Holiday Cards WITH Gift Card Holder

Tired of giving the same old lame gift card in an envelope for the holidays? There’s a better – and craftier – way to do it! All you need is cardstock paper, scissors and glue…oh, and keep reading this post for the step-by-step tutorial.

Thanksgiving Game Sheets - Pins

Thanksgiving Games – Word Search, Bingo, and More!

FREE Printables for your Thanksgiving dinner game night! Want some fun games that you and your family can do while the turkey finishes roasting? The Crafty Lefty’s got your covered with these 4 FREE games & answer keys.

Toddler Making Me Creative Part 33 IG

Arts and Crafts For My Toddler

Arts and Crafts for my toddler? How does that work? Well, I was in a bit of a creative funk, and the universe basically left me a few breadcrumbs (or craft crumbs, as it were) to get me off my ass and back at the craft table. These are 3 ways my toddler forced me to be creative, get out of my no-fun funk, and back to my craft self…or The Crafty Lefty.

5

DIY Felt Succulents Series – #5 Flower Succulent

Our last and final succulent is here to finish out our DIY Felt Succulent Series! While this succulent might be the most time consuming to create, the end result is worth it, I promise! Let The Crafty Lefty show you how to make this felt succulent from scratch!

Felt Succulent Series YT (1)

DIY Felt Succulent Series – #4 Cluster Succulent

This is the 4th felt succulent tutorial in our series, and by far, the easiest succulent to create. Just takes some simple folding work – almost like felt origami – to craft this cluster succulent. Go ahead. Give it a try. I promise you won’t succ-ulent.

Felt Succulent Series YT

DIY Felt Succulents Series – #3 Layered Succulent

For our third succulent, we will be using a felt flower template I found on Pinterest. I thought the design could be used for a felt succulent, especially if you’re doing a cluster display with several other types of felt succulents. Also, this layered felt succulent makes a nice contrast with the roses and star succulents we’ve been making so far in our Succulent Series. Whether you are adding your succulents to a wreath, to a terrarium, or to a vase, this layered succulent will be a great addition to your felt succulent collection!

Felt Succulent Series #1 YT

DIY Felt Succulents Series – #1 Rose Succulent

Seen these incredible felt succulents all over Pinterest and wanna know how? You’ve come to the right place! The Crafty Lefty will show you 5 different ways to craft felt succulents in our DIY Felt Succulents Series. The first succulent is from the SixCleverSisters Blog, and it’s a rose succulent.

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Vaisakhi Party Decoration – NEW Cake Toppers and Banners

Tired of not seeing Vaisakhi decorations at your local party store? Not to worry — the Crafty Lefty has created a brand NEW Vaisakhi party line which includes cupcake toppers, cake decorations, and a table banner. Be sure to order yours in time for Vaisakhi (April 14) so that you can celebrate the day in style with your friends and family.

Valentine Shadow Hearts Banner YT

Valentines Day Banner – Ready in Minutes!

I promise, this is the easiest banner that you will EVER make from scratch! The longest part is cutting out those paper strips, but once those are ready, this banner can be made in minutes! Read the article to learn how!

PR - Donut Kit YT

Galentine’s Donut Cards – Paper Source Product Review

Read all about Paper Source’s Donut Friends Craft Kit, and how you can turn these dozen treats into Galentine’s Cards for Valentine’s Day! As with all DIY Tutorials, the Crafty Lefty gives you some tips and tricks to make these cards even craftier with mini donut return address labels and DIY cartoon eyes!

7 Ways to craft your 2022 Planner

9 Ways To Craft Your 2022 Planner

Want to add some crafty fun to your 2022 Planner this year? The Crafty Lefty is giving you 9 ways to add some craft-inspiration for your planner which will make looking at your appointment reminders, birthdays, recipe ideas, vacation days, etc. that much more fun!

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50% off Thanksgiving Crafts

50% off Thanksgiving Crafts Hurry! Michaels is having a 50% off sale on their Thanksgiving crafts this week! This is the second year ...

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Wall Art Calendar by PS

Wall Art Calendar by PS {Part 2} Anyone that knows me knows that I love all things Paper Source. If you're ...

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Book of Birthdays!

Book of Birthdays! My entry into the crafting world started with scrapbooking. I was in high school, and I remember making scrapbooks ...