Alternatives to Long Stemmed Roses for Valentines
I just wrote a little something for the folks of ezine, offering some original alternatives to classic long stemmed roses as a Valentine’s Day gift. I referred to the many paper craft ideas featured here on the blog, such as stamping and stenciling with roses & hearts. As well, I hinted to some ideas that [...]
Original Valentine Cards
Oh, the pressure of Valentine, year after year…. Most men dread the day or rather the implied obligation, I think.
Looking beyond the social obligation, however, I think all want to do something kind and ideally, we’re all looking for some real originality? Something really NON-frilly, yet romantic? This is tough to find this, [...]
How to Make Your Own Dumbbell
OK. Fitness and weight training is now high on everyone’s agenda again, as it is begin January.
As upcycling is on my agenda, I thought to bring you a craft project for guys. The idea here is to kick-start your work-out routine by adding some weights. Rather than buying some that will be to [...]
Anthropologie for Less: 5 Decorating Craft Ideas
Apartment Therapy is starting to be ‘like me’ once and a while. Today, I looked at the Anthropologie January 2010 Catalog through their eyes, and this is what I found: 5 contemporary craft projects to make your home Parisian & splendid!
For those of you who are not fortunate to live near an Anthropologie store, [...]
Free Calendar 2010
Free Funky Calendar 2010 on a zero $ budget? Yes, here are 4 fun & crafty calendars that you only have to … print! How lovely a start of the new year is that!
How to Make a Zafu Meditation Pillow
Want to meditate and do more yoga in the new year? Learn how easy (and inexpensive) it is to make your own props, and get started!!, Just follow the easy-to-follow illustrated instructions here at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com. OM!!!!
A zafu is a cushion that is specially designed for seated meditation. Most of us simply call [...]
Best Way to Spend (on) Boxing Day? Craft Support for Tsunami Survivors
Today, after our Christmas family get together, I browsed online and remembered the devastating tsunami, the world drama that occurred 5 years ago and that killed approx. 300,000 people in South East Asia. I decided to kick off my involvement with FineCraftGuild.com with a post that would benefit Tsunami survivors.
Since Boxing Day is a compulsive [...]
Men Halloween Costume Ideas
While I vote the ‘children in Halloween costumes’- pictures and visions to be by far cuter (in particular the toddlers…), I have to say that it was actually easiest to come up with a whole bunch of Halloween costume ideas for men. They were just rolling out of my mind. Then, I went through [...]
Couples Halloween Costume Ideas
Many of the women and men Halloween costume ideas can be extended into Halloween costume ideas for couples.
Here are some special ideas to create outfit sets:
The Pirate Couple: his costume + her costume + her sexy hat
Frankenstein + his bride*
Couple of ghosts costumes (Size:Large 44-46)*
Adam & Eve costume - [...]
Fathers Day Certificates to Celebrate Dad
This super easy craft project allows you to complement the hand-made Fathers Day card or gift that you might have made in school or from a free craft template/project here at FineCraftGuild.com, with a Fathers’ Day Certificate that celebrates your dad’s special talents, hobbies and lovely things he does for you, year-round.
Actually, you can give [...]
Zippy Father’s Day Card
Have a Cool, City Slicker Father? You might like to wish him Happy Father’s Day with this unique card of zippers, leaves and a butterfly.
Click here for your free fathers day card
Card reads “Dad, I love you.”
If you wish, you can add ‘Happy Fathers Day’ on the inside of the card.
Complementary Craft [...]
Father’s Day Card for Natural Dads
For Nature-loving Outdoors Dads & kids, I’ve made an easy solution: click this greeting card thumbnail to download, print and sign your card, and go play back outside.
Your Father’s Day Card reads:
‘When it comes to being a Dad, you’re a Natural!’.
Possible Card Embellishments:
Glue some twigs and leaves onto a white, [...]
