I have a perpetual dream that I’m going to be called to a craft competition game show (who remembers Craft Corner Deathmatch?) where I’m given a selection of materials and challenged to make something awesome from them. In this fantasy there is a clock, a closet of basic ingredients, and some stiff competition. But it seems those producers aren’t (yet) calling, so I decided to make my own of sorts.

I just returned from Alt Summit, a conference for pioneering and rookie bloggers and creatives in the lifestyle genre. Business cards are a big deal at this 3-day event, and I wanted to make something that might stand out. So I challenged my fellow attendees to a little task…make a craft using three of the five materials enclosed in the bag, plus one additional material, and post it on Instagram. The winner, selected randomly, will win a $100 gift card from my friends at Michaels.

As the entrees start rolling in, I decided to take the challenge myself. So thus, this fluffy bunny was born (I added the yellow yarn which I crafted into a pom-pom). If you want to follow along in the challenge, you can check out the hashtag #ProjectKidAlt2015 on Instagram.

Great gift ideas for Mother’s Day…or any day!

Once you learn how to make these sweet little tassels, you’ll find a million ways to use them!

You can never go wrong with a photo gift. It works perfectly for a childhood friend, for your spouse, and it’s a beautifully suited gift for Mother’s Day.

This endearing object has a bit of nostalgia mixed with a bit of humor. It’s a perfect combination. This Avery Printable Fabric is the product to buy!

Once you start playing with Fimo or Sculpey, you won’t be able to stop!

The colors are bright and saturated, and the instant gratification of baking your creation to a finished product is amazing.

Best part? You can make about four dishes out of one brick of polymer clay!