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Crafts

Fun Crafts to Do When You’re Bored

3 · Aug 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Boredom is the worst! Do you ever have those days where you want to do something, but just don’t know quite what it is you want to do? Or do you feel like crafting, but don’t want to tackle any projects that take a huge amount of time or energy? We all feel that way sometimes.

We have hundreds of crafts that you can find here on Whipperberry.com. All of these crafts are great for when you’re bored at home or even when you’re stressed.

Things to Make When You’re Bored

Here are some suggestions for fun and easy crafts to help alleviate that awful bored feeling. They’re all easy, inexpensive, and most can be done with things you probably already have around your house.

1. Rock Painting

  • Painting rocks is a fun activity for both adults and children. It’s easy, and anyone, regardless of painting skill, can get nice results. Here’s what you need for this craft:
  • Smooth rocks of any size and shape
  • Acrylic paints and paint brushes
  • Water, to rinse your paint brushes
  • Clear sealant


The first step to painting rocks is to find the best rocks! Look for rocks that aren’t too small, with a smooth surface. You can probably find suitable rocks around your own yard or in your neighborhood. Nice smooth river rocks can even be purchased from garden centers and craft stores. Be aware that it is prohibited to remove rocks from National and State parks, and it’s also prohibited to leave painted rocks in these parks.

Once you find your perfect painting rocks, you’ll need to clean them off in warm soapy water. Use a brush or dish scrubber to get rid of any dirt and debris. Once the rocks are dry, you’re ready to paint!

Acrylic paint is the best choice to use for painting on rocks. It’s inexpensive and durable, and it dries quickly. To begin, you might want to paint a solid background (any color) on the rock first. This will make the rest of your design stand out, as well as act as a primer coat. Acrylic paint dries very fast; it shouldn’t take more than 10-15 minutes.  Now it’s up to your imagination as to what to paint!

You don’t even have to use paintbrushes. You can create designs of multi-colored dots using a cotton swab, or the end of a pencil eraser. You can use acrylic paint markers to paint fine details and lettering on your designs.

After your rock painting is dry, you should protect it with a clear sealant. This will give it a nice glossy finish and will protect the paint from chipping. You can use brush-on varnish, spray sealant, or even clear nail polish. 

 

2. Bleach Tie-Dye 

Bleach tie-dye sometimes called reversed tie-dye, is an easy way to embellish t-shirts, hoodies, or household fabric items. It’s called reversed tie-dye because instead of adding color to fabric with dyes, you’ll be removing the color on the fabric with diluted bleach.  Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

  • A spray bottle, or plastic squirt bottle
  • Bleach
  • Water
  • Plastic tub or bucket
  • Rubber bands
  • Gloves
  • A tarp or plastic trash bags or plastic tablecloth to use as a dropcloth
  • Whatever item(s) you want to tie-dye. 100% cotton fabrics in dark or jewel-toned colors work best.

 

Whenever you work with bleach, you should be in a well-ventilated area. Working outdoors is probably best, but if you’re inside make sure you can open windows and have a fan blowing. Wearing gloves is advised, because bleach can irritate your skin. Be sure to wear old clothes, just in case any of the bleach solutions splashes or drips onto you. 

Lay down your dropcloth for your work area. Even if you’re working outdoors, you don’t want bleach coming in contact with anything other than the fabric you’re working with. Fill the plastic tub or bucket with enough cool water to submerge your fabric. In the spray bottle or squeeze bottle, mix a solution of half water and half bleach.

Now for the fun part; it’s time to tie up your shirt with the rubber bands! You can find tying patterns online to make specific tie-dye patterns, but you can also get great results from scrunching and “tying” with rubber bands randomly. Just bunch up a section of the fabric, wrap securely with a rubber band, then repeat as much as you want. Using different widths of rubber bands will give more interesting results.  Keep in mind while you’re doing this that the sections of fabric under the rubber bands and inside the folds will stay the original color, and the bleach you squirt on the fabric will lighten the color.

Now take your bottle of bleach solution and apply wherever you’d like the fabric lightened. If you’re using a spray bottle, varying the width of the spray gives interesting results. Depending on the fabric, you should begin to see color changes in about 5-10 minutes.

When you can see the results are lightened as much as you’d like (just take a peek under a rubber band), remove all the rubber bands and submerge the fabric in the tub of water. Be sure to rinse it thoroughly. Immediately wash your reverse tie-dyed piece in the washing machine to stop the bleaching process. Don’t put anything else in the machine with it.

It’s a fun surprise to see the final outcome using this method. Using a bleach solution doesn’t mean you’ll get white results. Trying this on a black fabric will usually give you orange or tan designs. Bleach on dark blues and purple fabrics will often result in pinkish or gray designs.
 

3. No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag

Everyone has those cherished t-shirts that have seen better days, but that you can’t quite bear to part with. This craft is a quick and easy way to create tote bags, and you won’t even have to get out a needle and thread. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Tshirt
  • Fabric scissors
  • Ruler

Lay your t-shirt out on a flat surface, and, using a sharp pair of scissors, cut off the sleeves right at the seams. You just made the handles for your tote bag!  Next cut around the neck of the shirt to create a wider opening for the bag. 

At the bottom of the shirt, cut slits approximately 1” apart all the way across, cutting through both the front and back of the shirt. These slits should be long enough for you to tie a double knot with them; usually making them about 3” tall works well.

Now all you have to do is tie some knots! Keep the slits lined up, and start tying the front strip to the strip directly behind it. Tie them in tight double knots, beginning at one end of the shirt and working across. You’ve just closed up the bottom of the tote bag!

Tying the knots on the outside will give the bag a little fringed detail across the bottom. If you don’t like this look, you can flip the shirt inside out before tying. Just line up the slits, tie the front and back strips together, then turn the bag right side out. The knots will be on the inside.
If you want, you can add some extra decorations to the bag.

These make great reusable shopping bags. They’re easy to wash and should last a long while. By upcycling your old t-shirts, you’ve also reduced consumer waste and kept them out of landfills.


4. Paper Napkin Decoupage Flower Pots

 

Decoupage is an easy way to transform plain terra cotta flower pots into lovely one-of-a-kind home accent pieces. Here are the materials needed:

  • Terra cotta flower pot
  • Paper napkins with pretty patterns on them
  • Mod Podge, matte or gloss finish (whichever you prefer)
  • Acrylic craft paint
  • Paintbrush

The first step to decorating your flower pot is to paint it with a base coat of acrylic paint. Light colors will work best for this, so that the design on the paper napkin will show up nicely. Since terra cotta pots are porous, acrylic paint should dry in approximately 15 minutes or so.

Next, if your napkins are multi-layered, separate the layers. You’ll only need the top layer that has the printing on it. Then cut or tear around the design you want to apply to the flower pot.

With a paintbrush, spread a thin layer of Mod Podge over the area where you want to apply the napkin design. Carefully apply the design, smoothing out the edges as much as possible. Let it dry for a few minutes to make sure the napkin design is secure, then brush another thin layer of the Mod Podge over the top of the design. You’ll have to do this gently so the napkin won’t tear. Be sure to spread the Mod Podge over the edges so they won’t curl up. Don’t worry if the Mod Podge looks milky, it will dry perfectly clear. Let this dry, then repeat to add as many designs on the flower pot as you’d like.

Let it dry completely overnight, then brush another layer of Mod Podge over the entire flower pot to seal everything and give it a nice even finish. Not only are these flower pots eye-catching decorative pieces, they also make very nice gifts.

 

5. Easy No-Sew Felt and Fabric Coasters

Here is a quick project that is perfect for using up fabric scraps. The supplies you’ll need are:

  • Fabric (any kind)
  • Felt
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Fabric Mod Podge 
  • Paintbrush

Cut the felt into 4” by 4” squares. Then, cut your fabric into 5” by 5” squares. Use the paintbrush to apply the Fabric Mod Podge evenly over one side of a felt square. Be sure to get it all the way to the edges.

Then, carefully apply the fabric square over top of the felt square. Try to get the fabric square lined up so that it is centered as much as possible. Smooth it out with your hands so there aren’t any wrinkles or air bubbles. Let it dry, then you can apply another layer of Fabric Mod Podge over the top of the fabric to give it a little more substance and a nice lightly glossed finish. Once that top coat is completely dry, trim the excess fabric edges with your scissors. If you don’t want to trim off the fabric edges, you can also snip along the excess edges to create a fringed edge look. 

That’s it! It’s a super easy project with cute results. Other than using up your fabric scraps, you can make these coasters with holiday print fabrics, or even by cutting up older clothes that aren’t in good enough shape to wear anymore.

 

6. T-Shirt Pillow



This is another easy craft that upcycles old t-shirts. Making a t-shirt pillow is a great way to hang on to a favorite shirt. If you have a t-shirt that doesn’t fit anymore, or it’s from a favorite concert or event, you can create a keepsake throw pillow with it to preserve those memories.
For this project you’ll need:

  • T-Shirt
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Sewing Machine (or needle & matching thread)
  • Fiberfill or a pillow form

The first thing you need to do is to cut the t-shirt into two pieces. Just cut along the side seams, going straight up through the sleeves and across the shoulders. The next step is to measure your t-shirt pieces, so you can trim them to fit the pillow form (if using). If you’re using fiberfill to stuff the pillow, just trim the t-shirt pieces into a square or rectangle shape.

Now pin the two pieces together, with the “wrong” sides facing in towards each other. If you don’t want to use the back of the t-shirt, you can use a coordinating fabric for the back of the pillow. Using your sewing machine, or you can even hand sew this, sew three of the four sides together.

Turn the pillow right-side-out, and stuff it with the fiberfill or pillow form. The last step is to sew up the remaining side.This seam is the only one that will show, so you might want to make it at the bottom of the pillow. Now you’ve got a fun keepsake pillow! This is a good project for anyone who is beginning to learn to sew. You could even buy t-shirts from your local thrift store to practice making pillows.

 

7. Yarn Wrapped Bottles and Jars

  • This project is easy and a lot of fun for children as well as adults. You’ll need the following:
  • Glass bottles, jars, or vases
  • Yarn or twine, any color/styles/sizes
  • Tacky craft glue, such as Aleen’s Tacky Glue
  • Scissors


This project is so simple, yet so satisfying. To begin, make sure your bottle or jar is clean and dry. Starting at the top, apply enough glue around the top couple of inches to get your yarn to stick securely. Wrap the yarn once around the top, tying a knot to help keep it in place. Keep the tail end of the knot downward, so it will get wrapped under the yarn as you go. Now you just wrap the yarn tightly around the bottle or jar, reapplying more glue every so often as needed. Be sure your yarn layers are tight together and that none of the bottle is showing through.

Have fun with this! Use different colored yarns to create stripes. Wrapping jute or twine around your bottle is perfect for a “rustic chic” style.  Once you reach the bottom, just snip off the end of your yarn and glue it down securely.

Let your bottle or jar dry overnight, then you can decorate it more by gluing a strip of wide lace or coordinating fabric around the middle. You could even embellish with small beads or rhinestones. Of course, just leaving it with the yarn or twine wrapped around looks lovely, too. These make pretty vases, but they can also be used to hold pens, paintbrushes, or even makeup brushes. 

8. Duct Tape Bookmark

This is another quick and easy craft that is great to do with kids. Duct tape can be found in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Even if all you have is the “usual” silvery gray colored duct tape, you can make a cute bookmark with a little embellishment. Here’s what you’ll need for this craft:

  • Duct Tape, any brand, any color or pattern
  • Colorful yarn, twine, and/or ribbons
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Optional embellishments such as stickers, washi tape, scraps of lace, etc.

Cut two identical strips of duct tape, approximately 6” long. Now take the strips, and carefully stick the two sticky sides to each other. This is easiest if you start at the top of the strips, slowly pressing them together along the length. You can use a credit card to smooth out any air bubbles as you stick them together. This doesn’t have to be absolutely exact. Trim off any overlapping sticky edges, and cut it to your desired length.

Punch a hole in the center of the top of your bookmark, about ½” from the top edge. Then thread your yarn or ribbons through the hole and tie a knot to keep them secure. If you want, you can add some decoration to your bookmark by adding stripes from contrasting duct tape pieces, gluing on scraps of lace or fabric, or adding color washi tape pieces.  These bookmarks are a nice addition if you’re giving a book to someone as a gift.

The next time you’re feeling bored, or like you’ve hit a “crafting block”, try one of these fun and easy craft ideas. Hopefully, it will brighten your day and get the creativity flowing again.

Creativebug Review – Is It Worth the Cost?

3 · Jun 26, 2022 · Leave a Comment

I want to mention that if you make a purchase through an affiliate link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. But, this wouldn’t ever stop me from giving my completely honest review of Creativebug. 

If you’ve been a reader for a while you know I don’t hold back on giving my honest opinion.

Before joining Creativebug I had A LOT of questions, and I’m sure you do too.

Let me give you the short answer on Creativebug here in case you’re in a rush for time.

Overall, it’s great. If you are truly still on the fence after this article then you should sign up for the FREE TRIAL so you can get an idea for yourself though. When you sign up for a year of Unlimited Plus, the current price is just $5.95 per month.

Okay now, let’s get into the details so you can see why I’m recommending it.

So Exactly What is Creativebug?

Creativebug is an online learning platform for everything to do with arts and crafts. There are thousands of these classes. I was more interested in sewing, quilting, jewelry making, and recipes. But, I had a look at most of what they had to offer. I was really busy going through the website for the past three months. My husband was getting tired of me spending all of my time watching these videos haha.

So what compares to Creativebug? There are only two other options in my opinion. The first is YouTube and the other is Craftsy. YouTube is free but it’s less instructional. You can learn things but it’s more just for entertainment. There’s usually very little structure when it comes to teaching on YouTube because everyone has their own courses and classes they are trying to sell. The great thing about Creativebug and Craftsy is that you get access to very instructional and informative videos for such a low cost.

 

Is Creativebug Legit?

Creativebug is a legit company. They have a lot of online marketing and promotions which may get people asking questions, but overall, it’s a great company. I joined for 3 months and then canceled just to see if I could. The only reason I canceled was to be able to write this review and to make sure they honored their cancelation policy. I rejoined because I liked it so much though.

One thing that is good to know is that they offer a money-back guarantee. I always find this to be a good sign from a company when they offer a money-back guarantee.

Creativebug vs Craftsy – Which is Better?

The main difference between the two is you can buy Craftsy lessons individually. The best thing to do though is to become a member. On Creativebug, all you need is your membership. Both have great courses and lessons. I am going to write a full comparison between the two of these very soon.

How Many Classes Does Creativebug Have?

Creativebug has well over 1,000 classes and they are adding more every single month. It’s possible that they have over 2,000 classes by now. I can’t find an exact number but all of their classes are taught by experts in their respective fields. I think this is the most important part. It’s not really about the number of classes but about the quality of the classes.

Creativebug’s classes are informative and entertaining, and you KNOW you’re getting good information because the instructors are vetted. This is unlike YouTube or Skillshare for instance. On YouTube or Skillshare, you have no idea if the person is knowledgeable or not.

This isn’t to say that Creativebug doesn’t have many classes at all though. They do and you’ll never get bored. If for some reason you do get bored you can cancel your membership at any time.

How to Sign Up for Creativebug

It’s quite easy to sign up for the free trial. Click Here to start the free trial.

You should be able to get a 60-day free trial with the link above.

I strongly suggest going with the plus version of Creativebug for a year because you can end up getting a big discount. There’s so much inside your membership that you won’t get bored and it’s only $5.95 per month with the year-long version. If you decide you don’t like it before the free trial is up then you can simply cancel the membership.

How Much Does Creativebug Cost?

Creativebug offers three different pricing levels.

They have the basic version, the Unlimited, Unlimited Plus, and Unlimited Plus Annual.

The Unlimited plan is $7.95/mo and is the lowest tier.

The Unlimited Plus plan is $9.95/mo when you sign up monthly and only $5.95 per month when you sign up for the annual version.

The difference between Unlimited vs Unlimited Plus plan is at the bottom of the image.  You get discounts on Joann fabrics and you also get to keep one class per month forever. Keeping the classes is valuable by itself. But, I like the Unlimited Plus plan the best because the annual version lets you save $23 per year or more on the cost. If you already like Joann, then it’s a great idea to go with the Unlimited Plus for that as well.

Is It Easy to Cancel Creativebug

It’s really easy to cancel. You don’t have to call them or do any tricks like some companies. Simply go to your account profile, click on Billing, and click Cancel.

The Final Verdict

If you’re on the fence about Creativebug, I say just do it. You won’t regret it. If you do regret it then you can simply cancel during your free trial period. I would also like to hear your thoughts on Creativebug. This wraps up my Joann Creativebug review!

12 Cricut Maker Projects You’ll Love

38 · May 8, 2022 · Leave a Comment

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Cricut Maker! I’m especially loving creating more with fabric these days. I’m always looking for more Cricut Maker project inspiration.12 Cricut Maker Fabric Projects PLUS + For every Cricut Maker user, there comes a time when you will need to change out your rotary blade. This is something that is relatively new to the Cricut world, and is super easy to do following the proper instructions. 

The Cricut Maker is a cutting machine that allows you to do many different types of crafting. There are so many different things that you can make with this machine and the possibilities are endless.

This article will provide you with 12 project ideas for your Cricut Maker. With these projects, you will be able to use your creativity and create some really amazing things.

Looking for some inspiration on what to make with this fabulous new cutting tool? Here are some that might get your creative juices flowing…

Cricut Maker Fabric Project Inspiration for Beginners

Everyone loves thoughtful homemade gifts and this stylish zipper pouch is the perfect gift to whip-up in a fews hours to give as a fabulous Christmas gift this year + you can take the guess work out of cutting the pattern with the Cricut Maker! Come on over and learn how to make one of your own on WhipperBerry.

Zipper Pouch + created by ME, WhipperBerry

I created this zipper pouch after browsing Pinterest for some Circut project ideas. I found a pouch that I liked and thought I would remake it but change it a little. I think it came out great and it was a lot of fun. What do you think?

Scallop leather clutch created with Cricut Maker • See Kate Sew

Scalloped Leather Clutch + See Kate Sew

I just love this scalloped leather Clutch by See Kate Sew. I think she did a wonderful job. It’s amazing that a Cricut Maker can make something like this, isn’t it?

Knot Headband created with Cricut Maker • Coral + Co

Knot Headband + Coral & Co

Baby Quilt with Cricut Maker • See Lindsay

Baby Quilt + See Lindsay

Love Banner created with Cricut Maker • Hello Creative Family

Love Lives Here BannerLove Lives Here Banner + Hello Creative Family

How to Sew Fabric Baskets with the Cricut Maker • Polkadot Chair

How to Sew Fabric Baskets + PolkaDot Chair

Fabric Alphabet for Cricut Maker •  Amber Simmons

Fabric Alphabet + Amber Simmons

Mermaid Book created with Cricut Maker + Sweet Red Poppy

Mermaid Book + Sweet Red Poppy

Cricut Maker Tooth Fairy Monster created by The Idea Room

Tooth Fairy Monster + The Idea Room

Fabric Banner created with Cricut Maker •  PolkaDot Chair

Fabric Banner + PolkaDot Chair

DIY Wallet created with Cricut Maker •  Hello Creative Family

The Essentials Wallet + Hello Creative Family

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

Goldfish Games • Tasty Road Trip Game Fun

12 · Feb 26, 2019 · Leave a Comment

This post has been sponsored by Goldfish® Crackers. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Road trip season is going to be here before we know it! Now’s the time to start preparing some fun activities that your littles will love in the car for those long hours. I know, I know… We all have our digital devices, and road trips aren’t as tedious as they were in the past. I have even found myself telling my kiddos, “we will be there in about 3 movies.” Akkkk, for real? Have we all become so attached to our devices that we’ve lost the magic of a FUN road trip with the family? I sure hope not! We used to have all kinds of road trip games when I was little, and the best were the ones that also involved a snack. Do you know what’s perfect for road trip games? Goldfish® Baked Snack Crackers! They have all kinds of magic in those cute little bags. Today, I’m sharing a couple of fun road trip games that are packed with Goldfish FUN inside. I know, I know, we aren’t supposed to play with our food, but these games are just as fun as they are delicious! Baked with 100% real cheese and with no artificial flavors or preservatives, this is a snack you can feel good about serving your kids!

Road Trip Games

Two road trip staples are Tic-Tac-Toe and BINGO of course. How many times did you play these gems as a child? What I’ve done is kicked it up a notch and added some tasty fun to go along with the games. I grabbed some travel containers from my local discount store and then added vinyl (click HERE if you would like to learn how to apply vinyl) to the lid using my electronic cutting machine. Come watch this cute video that I’ve created to show you how fun Goldfish® games can be…

Any of that look familiar? Well, you can create some road trip games of your own. Grab some to-go containers and either draw on the lids with a permanent marker or, if you have a die-cutting machine and some vinyl, you can use my cut files to make some Goldfish® Games of your own. CLICK HERE to access the design files.

Goldfish® Tic-Tac-Toe • Travel Size

Goldfish® Bingo • Travel Size

Once you add your vinyl or your own hand-drawn design, all you have to do is fill your containers with yummy Goldfish®. I love that they are made with whole grain, real cheese & the colors are all plant based—which I LOVE.

Now, when your kiddos are getting restless in the car, all you need to do is pass them these Goldfish® games and they will have all kinds of fun with you playing tic-tac-toe or trying to find that cow so that you can win travel Bingo!

Disclaimer +

This is a sponsored post brought to you by the lovely folks at Pepperidge Farms®, the makers of Goldfish® Baked Snack Crackers. With that said, remember, I will only promote products that I truly love and use in my everyday life.

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