Best Crafter's Blog: A Pair and A Spare

Hip and cool is how I would describe our Best Crafter's blog for this week. Geneva is the blogger behind "A Pair and A Spare."  She has created some of the coolest clothes and shoe accessories to wear. And oh they are so easy to make.

What stopped me in my tracks were these cool beaded accessories for shoes.  I call them "shoe necklaces."  Geneva's inspiration came from a magazine photo.

After looking over the Genevas DIY projects; it was a given that this site is an inspiration. The projects are easy to make and it doesn't appear like they cost a lot to make.

Here are some of the projects:

Cut Out Dress

Wrap Bodice Maxi Dress

Glitter Boots

This is an A+ blog for crafters.  Keep inspiring us!

Best Crafter's Blog: Make it and Love it

I love crafters who just seem to be able to do everything.  And that's what I have found in the author of the blog "Make it and Love it." This blog is our choice for one of the best crafter blogs on the web.

Ashley is behind this blog. She's  a mother of three. She says she has a very patient husband who tolerates her crafting clutter.  Wow! Sounds like my husband dealing with my craft--turn-crap room.

Looking over Ashley's blog--it is filled with lots of easy to do crafts.

• Cellphone holder out of a lotion bottle
• Turn a Maxi dress into a maxi skirt
• Wearable blanket for baby

Ashley has so many tutorials that you will busy making crafts for months.  And she offers quite a variety:

Blogger: Ashley

clothing, baby, gift ideas, holiday, re-purposing and the the list goes on.

I wish Ashley would turn some of her tutorials into videos and post them on Youtube.  I'd love to see her make this stuff on a video tutorial, because then I can feel like I'm right there with Ashley.

This is an A+ blog, and Ashley is quite an inspiration to us crafters.

Craft Masters: Reality Show Competition for Crafters!

Move out of the way "Real Housewives of Orange County."  Step aside Donald Trump and "The Apprentice."  The crafters are taking over the competition thanks to "Craft Masters."

I recently got to be one of the competitors on this production by Michael's  craft store.  I wondered when a show like this would finally allow us crafters to show that we can compete and create some awesome crafts.

As I told the shows producers, I'm a reporter by day and a "Martha Stewart" by night.  Lights, cameras, action!  It was so much fun to create under pressure.  But if you're like me--you're most creative when you have limited time.  Did I win?  You'll have to watch...

Congrats to Darlene who won. Though I made her a bit nervous, she did give me kudos for giving her the glue tip for her eggs.  Darlene and Cathy were so much fun to get to know, and I love what they created.

Watch all the episodes and leave comments.  I'm hoping Michaels can sell this web series to HGTV or DIY channels.

Crafting is a great way to save money and make one of a kind gifts, and it lets you use your hands on something other than the computer.

Happy Crafting!
Rebecca Aguilar

The Crafters Organizer: Pizza Boxes

Do you love pizza? Do you like to recycle? And of course, if you're on this blog--you love to craft.

Well I recently produced a video for Mamiverse.com on how you can organize your crafts with pizza boxes.They're cheap or even free. It all depends on your favorite pizza place.

Check out my video and start getting organized today.  If you're a teacher, you'll love this idea for your students.



Please share it and help others get organized!

New Year's Eve Crafts: Hats and Horns!

The crafting doesn’t stop with Christmas. How about some great crafts to ring in 2012. You probably have the supplies at home.

New Year's Eve Hats

Michael’s Jo Pearson has a great video on how to have your guests make their own New Year’s Eve hats with paper, glue and feathers. Check out the video
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Paper Noise Makers

Family Fun has quick and easy instructions for an easy paper noise maker. All you need is tape, a sheet of paper, and some scissors. (more)

Happy 2012!

Video: How to Make a Christmas Wreath out of Sandwich Bags

I'm excited, because I'm now writing about crafts and producing "How-To" videos for Mamiverse.com.   I started "The Best Crafters" blog, because you know I love creating and crafting.

Mamiverse.com is aimed at mothers out there who need inspiration, and yes--even in their craft projects.  So that's where I come into the picture.

My first craft assignment was a Christmas Wreath.  This one will surprise you, because I made it out of a wire hanger and plastic sandwich bags.

It's a beauty! Make a bunch of them with your family!

Happy Holidays.

Blogger Profile: Learn how to create with Alisa Burke

Alisa Burke is amazing! She has so much creativity that you’ll be in awe of her work.  It's all on her blog.

I’ve bookmarked her blog, because I know that I have a lot of catching up to do. I happened to find her on Twitter today.

Her tutorials are easy to read and follow, because she provides photos for every step. You can learn how to make: chunky shimmer bangles, sketchbook pumpkins, big scrappy paintings, and big text paintings!

I can’t list everything, but let me tell you—there is a lot. You have to see her Christmas wreath made out of sketches on a book. Wow!

Even if you think “I can’t do that.” Oh yes you can—once you see this woman’s inspirational work!

As she puts it “redefine creativity.” She’s not kidding. Alisa has a few video’s post. They inspire you to get creative too. I’m hoping someday her tutorials will be on video.

Yes, Alisa—I’d like to hear you talk, because you’re good!

Enjoy the video!