Crafts by Amanda

Seashell Beach Blocks

Amanda — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:08:07 +0000

There’s something about beach themed decor that makes me swoon. I’m not sure if it’s the muted colors of the sea or just the fact that anything beach related seems to invoke a calming sensation within me. Soft blues, greens and natural sand colors are among my favorites. Seashells are such a fun way to dress up something plain so Read More »

Angel, My Beloved German Shepherd

Amanda — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:31:56 +0000

About a month after the Twin Towers fell in New York City my sweet puppy, Angel, was born. I wanted to bring her home the very moment I saw her fuzzy little face, but I had another week to wait. At a tiny and precious 6 weeks old, Angel became a member of our family. That was in November of Read More »

Faux Kadam Flowers

Amanda — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:55:28 +0000

Before I tell you what a Kadam flower is and where they can be found, I should probably mention that this project was literally one of the “kismet” moments. I work part time for a company that owns several websites, one of those being a travel site. I moderate photos that are submitted by users. One day one of those Read More »

The Loss of a Mother: A Mother’s Day Plea

Amanda — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:10:17 +0000

If you follow my cooking blog, Amanda’s Cookin’, then last week you may have read that it was my 45th birthday and I dedicated my cake and post to my late mother. She passed away at my age. 45. It was devastating, and it still is. It’s been 22 years and the hurt still lingers. Then I heard about Heidi’s Read More »

Vibrant Button Tree on Canvas & a giveaway!

Amanda — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:01:20 +0000

Buttons aren’t just for seamstresses you know. I always have a stash of buttons on hand for a variety of projects. I love using them with kid’s crafts, they are great for dressing up little projects, and perfect for a quick embellishment. Buttons definitely have more uses than just fastening a blouse closed. This button tree I finished today is Read More »

Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes

Amanda — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:15:06 +0000

Sometimes things just hit me. Take these cardboard snakes as an example. I’m not sure why, but all of a sudden my mind said “Hey, I think a cardboard tube cut into a coil would make a really adorable snake craft!” It’s probably no surprise since I really do love turning cardboard tubes into something with character. So I hit Read More »

Avengers Bookmarks Craft for Kids

Amanda — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:50:04 +0000

When Hunger Games came out, I neglected to make any crafts to celebrate its opening. So now that The Avengers is all the rage, I thought it would be fun to create something your kids, especially the boys, could make. We all know how important reading is, so bookmarks with some of their favorite Avenger super heroes on them is Read More »

Weathered Beach Signs

Amanda — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:34:38 +0000

Spring break has come and gone and many people hit the beach during this time of year. We come back home with a bag of seashells, the sound of the ocean waves crashing in our ears, and the smell of warm, summery air in our nostrils. Bring a little of that beachy feeling home even farther by making some Read More »

Ladybug Coffee Mug

Amanda — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:53:59 +0000

One of the things I love about spring and the coming of summer is that I have the excuse to make more ladybug crafts! They are so fun and colorful and easy to make, how could I not love creating with them? There’s something utterly cute and cheerful about a ladybug craft. Not sure if it’s the simple shapes or Read More »

Plant Food for My Herbs and Flowers from Whitney Farms

Amanda — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:07:38 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have seen any of my Instagram photos, you’ll know that the tulips I planted in the fall came up this spring. Up until a few years ago, I never really did much gardening because we moved around Read More »