Crafts from Wisconsin Homemaker

You don’t have to throw out your old garden rake just yet. Instead, upcycle it into a shabby chic DIY Metal Rake Wine Glass Holder. How to Make a Metal Rake Wine Glass Holder Having to toss a good and faithful garden tool is a terrible thing. That is why I love this do-it-yourself project using a discarded metal […]

Amazing eco-friendly DIY repurposed Christmas tree projects for crafters and gardeners alike that use discarded Christmas trees. 17 DIY Repurposed Christmas Tree Projects See how easy it is to be green after the holidays with these simple DIY repurposed Christmas tree projects. Reusing Christmas trees is not only environmentally sound but also great for crafters […]

Get the kids in the Christmas mood with this family-friendly craft project: Spiral Christmas Tree Craft Project. Tutorial includes free printable. Spiral Christmas Tree Craft Project Christmas is a wonderful time of the year to make something special for those you love. And, what better way then to get the kids involved in a holiday […]

Keep the kids from viewing their favorite Santa helper at work with this holiday do not disturb door knob hangers project. Free printables. Holiday Do Not Disturb Door Knob Hangers Project and Free Printables Sometimes even Santa’s helpers need some quiet time to finish last minute wrapping and packing–or even napping. So let your kiddos […]

Make this Christmas season extra special by doing acts of kindness as part of this Advent activity: My Gift to Baby Jesus Stocking Project. My Gift to Baby Jesus Stocking Project With all of the hoopla surrounding the holiday season, it is easy to lose sight of what is important, what Christmas should really mean. […]

Enlist the help of your kids this Thanksgiving to create a one-of-a-kind “What I’m Thankful For” turkey art project. A Thanksgiving Gratitude Craft – “What I’m Thankful For” Turkey Art Project When my kids were younger, I loved seeing their cute art projects that offered insight as to what they were thankful for. So, I […]

Halloween can be a time of fun for the whole family, especially when you begin with You’ve Been Booed Halloween Activity and Printable. A Halloween Treat for All – You’ve Been Booed Activity and Printable When I was a kid, the idea of trick-or-treating was singularly a one-sided event. My friends and I would ring […]

If you love the idea of carving a real pumpkin for Halloween with your family, here are some simple pumpkin carving tips, as well as a video tutorial to get you started. Helpful Pumpkin Carving Tips for Parents There’s nothing like picking out a pumpkin, designing it and then carving it. It’s definitely a great […]

If you don’t want to deal with the muss or fuss of carving a real pumpkin this year, you’ll love these Halloween-inspired no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas for kids and adults. No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Kids of All Ages I have to admit that there have been years that I haven’t carved any real […]

How-to with step-by-step video instructions for carving craft pumpkins and Funkins for indoors or out. Tips and ideas, with minimal supplies. Spooktacular Tips for Carving Craft Pumpkins and Funkins Pumpkins Discover how quick and easy carving craft pumpkins can be with these Funkins Pumpkins ideas that can be displayed indoors or out. Minimal supplies required. […]

Complete your quilts and sewing projects in style with this simple tutorial on how to sew easy mitered corners. How to Sew Easy Mitered Corners – Step by Step Tutorial I’ve always been impressed by projects finished with mitered corners. Those clean points and angled folds look crisp and professional. But if you are a […]

If you’re looking for easy sewing projects for beginners, this Fabric Mug Rug craft takes less than one hour to complete and uses minimal supplies. Mug rugs have been around for years, but recently this quick and easy DIY sewing project has been gaining momentum.The reason is because it uses minimal supplies and the design […]