Purple Rock-Star Pants @DALB

I love me some purple skinny jeans. I've probably gone through 5-6 pairs since my freshman year of high school. Ah, good times.

Inspired by my printmaking class I decided to dye my own pair of purple pants and give them a handmade printing!

Check out the full tutorial at Dream A Little Bigger!

Til  Next Time!

Composition Book Makeover @DALB

Hey guys! It's that time of the year again, I'm heading off to college again and once more I'm super excited about the classes I'm in. I've got creative writing, printmaking 1, drawing 1, and a small business management class. All of those have real life applications, or at least to my life. Ah, being a blogger is great!

Every thing I do for my creative writing class is going to be contained within this composition book so I thought I'd make it a little more cute. I tried to retain the key features of a comp. book's design; patterned cover, nameplate, tape binding.

Check out the full tutorial here!

Til Next Time!

Rainbow Scallop Slip-Ons @DALB

I found this cute fabric at Joann's and had no ideas about how to make it into a garment, so I used it to jazz up a pair of Coverse slip-ons that I bought exclusively for DIYing purposes. I think the result was great!

I can't wait to wear my awesome new handmade kicks to school!

Get the full tutorial here!

Til Next Time!

Easy Bandana Headband @DALB

I got a haircut the other day guys! I'm back to a crazily choppy chin-length bob and like every time I do something new to my hair, I have to discover all the ...limits of said haircut. My hair is currently way to short to put up/back in anyway so I decided to make a bandana without all the fuss of folding and tying

The bandana slides easily onto a headband and keeps all your hair nicely in place, or hides it if you're having an unruly hair day!

Get the full tutorial here!

Til Next Time!

Inverted Rainbow Necklace @DALB

This is a part celebratory, part I-just-really-liked-this-idea kind of project. I've been on another jewelry making kick so I promise to try to get a little more diversity in my projects soon.

This is a good way to use up some leftover clay if you are like me and have a large collection of colors.

Get the full tutorial here!

Til Next Time!

Star-Spangled Bangle

Happy Fourth of July! I don't normally do holiday-themed crafts for today but this one can almost fit into the mold. Spangle a bangle with some stars and glitter! (Try saying that five times fast!)

Come experiment with me and some glittery, star-dazzled resin in this stylish DIY.

Get the full tutorial here!

Til Next Time!

Embossed Metal Buttons @DALB

I'm getting experimentally crafty this week and trying some new techniques. Of course I'm sharing the results with you guys! I wouldn't be a very good friend if I didn't, would I?

My only regret with this experiment was that I only had two buttons to work with! I need to get my hands on more, or at least more metal.

Find the full results over at Dream A Little Bigger!


Here's one of the buttons on a pair of my new shorts!

Til Next Time!

I Heart Photography Tank Top @DALB

Hows your summer going guys? It's sweltering here and work is doubly bad working next to a hot oven all day. If you can bring yourself to get up and make something despite the temperatures I've got the perfect project for you!

Using one of the coolest new craft products in a while: Inkodye, a dye that reacts to UV light from the sun to "develop" its color, I spruced up a plain white tank top to make it into a summer staple in my closet!

Get the full tutorial over at Dream A Little Bigger!

Til Next Time!

Venture Visits #4: Lyssa from Playing the Music of Life

When we last checked in with Venture he had just been on a huge trip and got 3 more states under his belt!  It makes me smile every time I open an email with "Venture" in the tagline and I get to see all the new pictures of his latest adventures. I can't believe he's already gotten as far as he has and I hope one day Venture will have visited every state in the union!

I'm now going to pass the pen over to my pal Alyss, who writes at Playing the Music of Life so she can share her experience with Venture. As always we are still looking for hosts for Venture. If you're interested please read more and contact me. Read below to see how our gnome buddy spent his time in St. Louie.

Venture Visits #3 Road Trip with Megan

Hey everyone! It's the end of the month again so it's time to check in with Venture! Last time we saw Venture he was visiting Katie in Texas, which you can read about here.

Venture got to go camping and explore some of Texas. Funnily enough his next host is from NC, my current location, but was staying in Texas when Venture came her way. Read more about Venture's biggest adventure yet below!

Venture Visits #2: Katie from Punk Projects

Last month we saw Venture's visit with Carly and Silkworm from Zauberbear, Venture got to visit New York and go on a roadtrip! Carly was the first host and decided to make Venture a little souvenir of their time together, she started a tradition I hope the rest of the hosts will continue! 

This month I'm sharing Kate's visit from Venture. Katie blogs over at Punk Projects and lives in my old home state Texas! Read below to find out what shenanigans Venture got into in the lone star state.

Would You Rather? @ Zauberbear

Hey friends! I had an awesome day at Aniwave today. I was preparing for the con at 6 am (all night really) and got home around 8. I plan on writing about Aniwave and posting all my pictures for Thursday, so check that out!

 In all the hustle I totally forgot to tell you guys about a little collaboration I did with my friend Carly from Zauberbear. Carly recently started a series on her blog called, as you may have guessed from the title of this post, Would You Rather? (WYR).

Via

Basically she gives you two choices and you have to explain your choice as "thoughtfully and meaningfully as you can". Carly's brain is a magical place bursting with creativity and oddness so I knew I wanted to get a chance to answer one of her questions. Here was the one I received:

         "Would you rather be unable to look up at the sky or see everything in black and white?"

If you want to hear what I had to say in response, click here!

I loved that it made me think. To be honest I am in an awful Intro to Lit. class this semester and I am horribly tired of writing trite papers. This was a refreshing brain exercise; Carly probably saved some of my brain muscles from atrophy.

 Anyway check back on Tuesday for a new craft tutorial!

Til Next Time!

Venture Visits #1: Carly and Silkworm from Zauberbear

I am happy to finally debut the first part in this long awaited series, Venture Visits! Venture went off to visit a good blogger friend of mine, Carly and her pet magical bear Silkworm (from the infamous site, Zauberbear) Venture had  a bumpy start getting his adventures started (due to a caffeine-lacking me and strange postal computers.) I finally got him on his way about August 21st. I wanted to build up a few posts so that I would have guaranteed content for this segment, every month for a few months.So every post you see is going to be from the past. 

I'm about to turn things over to Carly, but I wanted to remind you guys that Venture is always on the look out for hosts, so just check out this post for info and if you're interested email me at cwaftycreations(at)gmail(dot)com or comment below.

Guest Post: Mad Hatter Coffee Cup @ Punk Projects

Hey everyone!
Today I am over at my friend Katie's blog, Punk Projects, sharing how to make this Mad Hatter Coffee Cup. Or teacup, I don't judge. I'm a hardcore caffeine girl at heart but I enjoy a nice cup of earl grey in honor of Captain Picard every once in a while.

I teach you a great method for making your own quote mugs, even if you're not a fan of Alice in Wonderland.

You should also go explore Punk Projects if you love scrap booking, card making, Star Trek, tea, reading, or really awesome hand painted shoes.
(Hint: These are my favorite posts)

Comic Book Pendants // Cardboard Tree Stumps // Tea Cup Journal

Til Next Time!

My First Guest Post!: Dream A Little Bigger

Today marks a milestone in my blogging "career" cwafty readers! I am proud to announce my first ever guest post over at one of my personally favorite blogs, Dream a Little Bigger.

 Allison was kind enough to let me share my tutorial for a colorful, cozy bed for your cat (or small dog)! You can check it out here!

Behind the scenes shot

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Til Next Time!