DIY Love Note Pegboard for OSBP

Just in time for Valentine's Day, I'm sharing a tutorial on Oh So Beautiful Paper for turning a pegboard into a display of love -- a little message board to relay on the ways you love, like, and enjoy your partner. You know I love a good pegboard! Check it out here.

DIY Sewing Machine Cover for Mollie Makes

Hey, hey. Remember this ole goodie of a sewing tutorial from about two and a half years ago? Well, I'm reviving the spirit of that project for a DIY sewing machine cover in the latest issue of Mollie Makes. You can take a peek inside the issue here (with a teaser for my project here), subscribe here, or pick up a copy at a nearby craft store.

DIY Mini Cowhide Coasters for OSBP

I have to be honest. DIY blogging is a tricky game. It's hard to come up with new and clever ideas all the time (which partially explains my drop-off in blogging). I mean, I always like my creations, but I don't always love them, you know? But today...oh, today...I love this one -- DIY mini cowhide coasters for Oh So Beautiful Paper. They're easy. They only take a few supplies, and they're unique. What's not to love, right? Anyway, hop over and check them out here.

New Craftcourse, New Partnerships, New Shop

Part of the reason that I've been so sparse around Fabric Paper Glue for the last year has been Craftcourse. In 2014, we focused largely on throwing craft parties, and we had such a good time doing it! Well, with a new year comes new perspective. We were lucky to get to do a little event design work last year, and we loved making our own things so much that we decided to make that a more official part of what we do this year.

So, last week, we launched a fresh look and a new website. Our tagline: "We make cool things." It's been hard to nail down a traditional term for the kind of work we're good at. Quite simply, we love making things...for events, for window installations, for photo booths... So, hop over and check it all out!

Another great part of 2014 was all of the many amazing partnerships we were able to forge with all kinds of businesses here in Nashville to throw our craft parties -- everyone from Hester & Cook to the Skillery. We'd love to continue collaborating this year in new ways - which, of course, could include YOU! If there's a way we could work together, any cool thing that we could make for you, let's find a way to work together! Just shoot me an email at mandy@craftcoursenashville.com to get this conversation started!

Finally, one of the amazing projects that we were honored to work on last year was creating custom decor for Nashville's Porter Flea Holiday Market. You can see what we came up with on the Craftcourse blog, but we made dozens and dozens of giant geometric baubles. It was definitely a mountaintop maker moment for me. The response was so positive that we decided to make a small run of our baubles for sale on Etsy. We'd love if you'd take a moment to check out our shop!

So, with that, happy 2015! Can't wait to see what this new year holds!

DIY Clay Cookie Drink Markers for OSBP

Happy Friday, everyone! The last week and a half has been straight-up crazy - full of Craftcourse party decorating, planning, and workshops. Super good crazy, though! Among it all, however, I found some time to bake up a batch of cookies for Oh So Beautiful Paper -- that is, fake cookie drink markers posing as the real thing. Hop over and check them out here.

DIY Mystery Supply Challenge: Ornaments

You know, guys, sometimes projects just sort of flop, and sadly, I think this is one of 'em. Last week, I introduced you to the DIY Mystery Supply Challenge with a group of crafty bloggers among which I'm still not sure why I'm included. Totally grateful but totally "I'm-not-worthy" situation. Anyway, I wanted to keep it simple. There's enough going on this time of year that there's no reason to go making ornament-decorating too complicated, right? So, I kept it real simple. In person, they turned out modern, understated, and even delightful, but boy, they just don't want to be photographed.

I really wanted to try to give it another go to, you know, impress the shit out of you guys, but my life for the last few weeks has pretty much been consumed by creating this and it just didn't happen.

Really selling it, huh?

So after that convincing introduction, read on to see what I did.

Make a Gift Bag Village on the Etsy Blog

This week, I'm sharing a fun gift wrap idea on the Etsy blog! I use plain kraft gift bags to create a whole Christmas village. Be sure to check it out here!

DIY Mystery Supply Challenge: Materials

Hey, friends. I'm dusting off the ole blog to participate in the DIY Mystery Supply Challenge! So, here's the deal: The 11 bloggers above have all been assigned the same project and a list of the same supplies. From there, we make whatever our creative little minds can dream up. Today marks the beginning of the first round of the Challenge and the holiday edition!

This week, I'm sharing our list of 'mystery' supplies, and next week, we'll all be back sharing our creations.

So here's what we've got: 1 pack of clear ornaments, 1 Sharpie paint pen, 1 bag of faux snow, and 1 roll of ribbon. Be sure to come back next Monday to see the three simple ornaments that I create with these supplies. What do you think I'll make?!

DIY Wire Leaves for OSBP

I have a pretty strict (perhaps even militant) no-Christmas-before-Thanksgiving policy, so I'm still embracing Autumn. One indicator: These DIY wire leaves tutorial I put together for Oh So Beautiful Paper. Check it out here.

Hand-Embroidered Stationery Pockets for OSBP

Nole over at Oh So Beautiful Paper teamed up with Craftsy to promote their online classes, and this week, I gave her a hand by taking their hand embroidery class. I used my refreshed skills to create custom embroidered invitation pockets. Stop by her blog to check them out!

DIY Wrapped and Beaded Napkin Rings for OSBP

Hi, friends! In case you missed it, I shared a tutorial over on Oh So Beautiful Paper last week for these black and white striped and beaded napkin rings. Check it out!

DIY Painted Pillows for Etsy Blog

Hi, friends! I'm super excited to be contributing a tutorial to the Etsy blog this week. I'm showing you how to make painted pillows using 2 techniques - a little hand painting and some stamping. I love love love how these turned out, and the possibilities are practically - if not literally - endless. Find the full how-to here!

DIY Candy-Colored Trivets for OSBP

Last week, I shared a tutorial for a set of wooden trivets on Oh So Beautiful Paper - a super easy project with smile-inducing colors. Be sure to check it out!

DIY Sunglass Case for See Kate Sew

Hi, friends. Earlier this month, I put together a no-sew leather sunglass pouch for See Kate Sew. Be sure to check it out as this project is so easy yet one of my favorite projects in a while! Happy Monday!

Home Depot Outdoor Game Challenge

Guys, I'm back the Home Depot blog this week for their latest style challenge -- outdoor games! I made my own Kubb set, so check it out, yeah?

DIY Bar Tool Roll-Up for OSBP

Hi there. Long time no see. I'm popping in to send you over to Oh So Beautiful Paper where I'm using a cute little tea towel to create a bar tool roll-up pouch -- an adorable create to give or keep!

DIY Watermelon Serving Tray for OSBP

Happy friday! Watermelons are all the rage right now, so naturally, I'm jumping on board. In case you missed it, I was on Oh So Beautiful Paper earlier this week with an easy DIY watermelon serving tray. Check. It. Out. Have a lovely weekend!

DIY Leather Lace Necklace

Endlessleather.com provided me with some of the supplies used in this post.

Lately, I've been enjoying mixing materials to make necklaces. Today, I'm mixing several colors of beautiful suede leather lace with a big honkin' wooden bead for a little statement necklace perfect for summertime. Read on for the full tutorial.

Inspiration: Backyard Dip Dye Party

Happy Monday! I've got something for you today that'll make you wish for the weekend. Craftcourse is all about creating unique crafting experiences, so we put together a little inspirational backyard dip dye party (complete with popsicles and champagne...mmm) as the perfect warm weather crafting experience. Check out all the lovely pics from our shoot here!

Hop over to the Craftcourse blog for lots more pics!

DIY Hanging Zipper Pouches for This Little Street

Happy friday, friends! I'm back from New York, where I was helping Nole from Oh So Beautiful Paper with the National Stationery Show. So. Much. Paper. Goodness. Be sure to follow her blog for full recaps of all the lovely booths we got to ogle.

Meanwhile, I shared a simple sewing tutorial this week for some hanging zippered pouches for one of my very favorite blogger friends - Audrey of This Little Street. Hop over and check it out. Have a great weekend!