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| Disclosure: I received a free book in exchange for an honest review. My opinion is not influenced by compensation. |
I happen to be a person who has a hard time throwing away containers of any type. If they can be reused, I try to save them. These containers can be anything from a mayonnaise jar, cookie dough tub, mason jars and even coffee creamer bottles. Yes, my family calls me a hoarder, but eventually I might find some other use for these containers, right?
I do sometimes find craft projects for my “reusables,” but most are complicated and have way too many pieces to put together or supplies to purchase. I was really excited to be able to review a book called “InstaCraft” by Alison Caporino, published by Ulysses Press. Her work has been featured in Harper’s Bizarre, Allure, Reader’s Digest and Everyday with Rachel Ray. She has put together a book that features easy to put together crafts that are made with things most people have available in their homes. If you have glue, paper clips, bobby pins, bricks, paint, nail polish, computer printer, etc., you can make tons of projects from her InstaCraft book. Believe me, these are projects even I can do, and now I have a use for those 15 coffee creamer bottles!
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| Photo credit: InstaCraft |
I think InstaCraft would be a huge hit with all those homeschooling moms out there. Knowing a few of these moms myself, I know they are always looking for easy arts and crafts projects to fulfill that area of teaching. The instructions for these crafting ideas are so easy to understand and there are projects for children of just about any age.
Another thing I liked about InstaCraft are that some of the crafts would make excellent and inexpensive teacher gifts, i.e. the stocking flowerpot with a plant or the trinket key tags on a cute tea cup filled with teabags. A personal homemade gift always means more!
InstaCraft is available at Amazon or at Barnes and Noble stores.
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I try to take time at least once a week to do some sort of arts and crafts project.
I was crafting regularly, now that I am back to work it is every couple weeks though.
I don't do arts and crafts as much as I want. I do about once a month right now but I want to do it at least once a week! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you!
Once a week I try to do crafts.
I do arts and crafts maybe once a week.
Once a week at least, sometimes I do crafts all weekend, that's like once every 2 months, those are my favorite weekends 😀
I love all types of needlearts and try to stitch daily, thanks!
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com
Crafting is the best! Not only is it relaxing, but you also can save money and make something memorable!
I try to craft at least once a week
I try every week or two depending on how busy things are at work.
I love to craft and sew.. I wish I had more time to make more things. I would craft all day long if I could!
I crochet every single day, but rarely make/take the time to do other crafts. I love to create things & find it very therapeutic.
Not often enough but I would like to start.
I do arts and crafts about once a month.
not much time lately 🙁
We do crafts with the kids often but I try to scrapbook at least once a month.
I try t do something craft related at least once daily… but usually at least 3 times I week I sit and do something crafty 🙂
I haven't taken time for myself to do crafts in way to long. Its a great stress relief to zone into so I really will make that a priority.
I don't take the time to make crafts as often as i'd like. Maybe just once a month.
HARDLY EVER WOULD LOVE MORE TIME
I hardly get to do crafts anymore, but there is no reason right now since I have retired from work, had eye surgery and it messes with my reading, perhaps I can start crocheting again.. thanks for asking
I do them a few times a month
I try to do some during the summer when I am off work. Thank you
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I do crafts several times a week.
Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com
I try to make time several times during the week to work on my latest crafting ~ Zentangle. I try to tangle a little every night. Throughout this winter I crocheted quite a bit as I made scarves for our local homeless shelter. Making the scarves helped pass the time overnight too when I volunteered there. I came to really enjoy and appreciate this "me" time I created. I understand the importance of it as I have found it calms me.
I take time with my grandkids usually twice a month.. we all sit down n do arts n crafts together.. it is such a fun time.. love all their little ideas.. they are so creative n of course it makes my day… 🙂