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My Etsy Picks: Home Decor This week was a busy one so far, and it’s only Tuesday! Last Wednesday, the Husband and I met with a realty guy to maybe think about possibly starting to possibly look at houses to buy. By Sunday we had two houses to go look at, and we saw three […]

Featured Etsy Shop: Studio Shir Today’s featured shop is all the way from Isreal! Her name is Shir and her Etsy shop, Studio Shir, is filled with adorably designed notebooks, cards, digital downloads and more! Check out our interview below and download a very special gift that Shir made JUST for Katie Crafts readers: printable […]

Project: 4th of July Mason Jar Candles Fourth of July is coming up quickly! If you are looking for a cute little hostess gift to bring to the person who is throwing the annual July 4th BBQ, or if you want a pretty table scape for your own picnic table, this DIY is perfect! It’s […]

Project: How To Make Your Own Washi Tape. . . in 3 different ways! Did you read Monday’s post about how completely awesome washi tape is? No? You should probably check it out now, so that you have ideas in your head on what you will use this tape for as you’re making it! My […]

5 Uses For… Washi Tape! I have a confession. Up until about three months ago, I’d never used washi tape. I knew all about it, thought it was cute, but just never had the impulse to buy any. I thought it was just glorified masking tape (okay, so it kind of is) – but it […]

Project: Traditional Standing Bird Origami Tutorial Hey again, everyone! I decided to keep up my origami creature theme and try my hand (talon?) at making a bird! I decided on something slightly easier (and more kid-friendly!) than your typical crane, so we’re just going to make a traditional standing bird this time around. It uses […]