DIY


Learn How To Make Sushi Towels #TigerStrypesBlog 54

Learn How To Make Sushi Towels I saw something like this online a few years back and thought it would be so much fun to make.  I found the towels I needed at the Dollar Tree, so they didn’t cost a lot, for sure.  I figured that these would be […]

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silicone

Use Silicone Molds to Showcase Memories! 34

Use Silicone Molds to Showcase Memories! (#CreateDesignDiscover) I found these great silicone molds online, and thought that they would be really fun to use to create some decor for the home.  I would love to use them to make Christmas ornaments or special tags for gifts, but figured that this would […]


Turn Toys Into a Cable Holder 40

Turn Toys Into a Cable Holder (#CreateDesignDiscover) I saw something like this online the other day and thought it would be fun to make.  They had theirs as just one figure, and it was very simple, so I thought that I would change it up.  Making it larger to hold […]

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fork

Make a Table Setting Card Holder From a Fork! 15

Make a Table Setting Card Holder From a Fork! (#CreateDesignDiscover) I recently saw something like this on Pinterest and thought it would be fun to try.  They were using theirs to hold photos, which is also a great idea, but I figured it would be fun to change it up […]


Tips & Tricks – Keeping Your HE Washer Clean 9

I’ve been wanting to start the “Tips & Tricks” blog posts for awhile now. I figured that those of us who had advice (on any topics), or knew things that could help others, it would be beneficial to start sharing those ideas. I’ll be contributing different kinds of “Tips & Tricks“, such […]

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Ornaments

How To Use Clear Ornaments a Different Way 15

How To Use Clear Ornaments a Different Way Grape Decor (#CreateDesignDiscover) I recently got chosen to try out some great new clear plastic ball ornaments from Seekingtag.  I placed my order on Amazon, and the shipment arrived really quickly.  There were twelve (12) of them in the box, and they […]


Turn Placemats Into Pillows 24

Turn Placemats Into Pillows (#CreateDesignDiscover) How many of you like to redecorate during different seasons of the year?  I always hear about it on design shows, and online, about the changing of colors, patterns, etc.  Well, for me, I think it’s a bit too expensive to change things out (like pillows) […]

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Make a Video Game Tote Bag 39

Make a Video Game Tote Bag My family has been hearing a lot about the new movie coming out called “Pixels“.  My husband and I were smiling from the first part of the preview, as these were the games that we grew up playing.  Our son can’t wait to see it, […]


Make a Minion Treat Box 30

Make a Minion Treat Box This last week has been crazy.  My son is with his grandparents in CA, and I figured that I would have so much time for crafting, catching up with work, etc., but you know how life goes!!  I finally had time to sit down and figure […]

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july

Make a 4th of July Wreath #TigerStrypesBlog 19

Make a 4th of July Wreath (#TBCCrafters) We had to go away for the weekend to take our son to see his grandparents for a few weeks, so I needed something that I could make quickly.  I didn’t have any ideas of exactly what I wanted to make, but I had seen […]


Learn How To Make Paper Flowers #TigerStrypesBlog 47

Learn How To Make Paper Flowers (#TBCCrafters) I recently got a new cartridge for my Cricut that makes flowers, and thought it would be fun to try and show you how it’s done.  If you don’t have a Cricut and are good with scissors, I’m sure you could just make […]

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wooden

How To Create a Wooden Photo #TigerStrypesBlog 38

How To Create a Wooden Photo (#TBCCrafters) I love finding new ways to decorate, and especially with ideas that have  a more natural look.  I saw something like this on YouTube, and thought it would be fun to try.  I used my regular HP Printer (which is ink), and found […]


Make A Summer Decor Wreath #TigerStrypesBlog 16

How To Make A Summer Decor Wreath (#TBCCrafters) I can’t believe we’re already getting into Summer – where has the time gone?  Due to school letting out in May, the Summer season here in AZ starts a bit early.  We rarely get the hot temps like they do in the valley, […]

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graduation

Congratulate Them With A Graduation Gift Craft 26

Congratulate Them With A Graduation Gift Craft (#TBCCrafters) I can’t believe we’re already in June – where did the time go?  It’s that time of year, that most schools are planning graduations, and the kids are getting ready for summer, or life…it’s high school or college graduation.  My son is […]


How To Create Some Candlestick Frames #TigerStrypesBlog 16

How To Create Some Candlestick Frames (#TBCCrafters) I saw something like this online, but it was a bit different.  I figured that I would just make my own and do it even easier!!  These are great to decorate a table, or a shelf.  They would be the perfect gift for […]

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t-shirt

How To Make Artwork From A T-Shirt #TigerStrypesBlog 19

How To Make Artwork From A T-Shirt (#TBCCrafters) Who doesn’t have some T-Shirts, or other old shirts in their closet that are used, but that you really don’t want to get rid of?  My husband always cleans out his closet, when he feels he has too many, and puts some […]


Watermelon Coasters – Plastic Canvas Project #TigerStrypesBlog 23

Watermelon Coasters – Plastic Canvas Project (#TBCCrafters) I found a free plastic canvas project online for this plastic canvas watermelon coasters project, and thought it would be fun to try!  I’ve been a cross-stitcher forever, but it’s starting to be hard with my vision, and my hands.  I figured I’d […]

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thread

Make A Thread Vase With Flowers #TigerStrypesBlog 19

Make A “Thread Vase” With Flowers (#TBCCrafters) I saw something like this on the Better Homes & Gardens website and thought it would be fun to change it up just a bit.  They had made little flowers out of hearts, but I figured having my crafty little Cricut Explore, I could […]


Convert A Colander Into A Planter #TigerStrypesBlog 33

Convert A Colander Into A Planter (#TBCCrafters) The oaks here in the mountains still haven’t sprouted, so I’m still delaying my gardening.  Even though it’s Spring, so many times, we end up planting things and then Mother Nature says “ha/ha suckers”.  We then get a snow storm over our newly […]

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napkin

“Cross-Stitch Napkin Rings” #TigerStrypesBlog 4

“Cross-Stitch Napkin Rings” #TBCCrafters Hop Since we are getting into Springtime and starting to plan on having friends over for dinner parties, and things like that, I figured having some special things for the table would be fun. I’ve been cross-stitching since I was about 8, so these were pretty […]