Exciting news for crafters everywhere—our beloved Instagram live crafting series, “Crafting and Chatting,” is back! After reaching 100 episodes and taking a well-deserved break in 2024, we’re thrilled to bring this inspiring and educational series to you once again.
This year, we’re going bi-weekly, with episodes airing every other Friday at 6 PM EST. on my Instagram account. Each episode features a talented guest crafter who will teach us a new and exciting craft project. You’ll get a sneak peek into their creative process and learn step-by-step instructions, complete with a supply list.
Graduation Gift Bag – Friday May 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm est
Instructor: Nay of @cre_nay_tive
Supply List:
- Gift bag svg (DigitalGlor on Etsy)
- 96lb cardstock (Pretty, Party &Crafty)
- Hot glue gun or adhesive of choice
- Ribbon
- Glitter and metallic cardstock (The CraftPrint Shop) Optional
- Embossing machine (optional)
DRIED FLOWER CLOCK – Friday May 2, 2025 @6:00pm est
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Instructor: Donz of @donzcreationzdigital
Supply List:
- “Dried Floral Clock Template” Laser File from DonzCreationzDigital on ETSY or “Clock Acrylic Blanks” can be physically purchased from DonzCreationz on ETSY.
- Clear or Frosted acrylic from your favorite vendor. The listing photo is frosted acrylic for the back layer and clear acrylic for the front.
- Chicago screws M5 x 5mm
- Selection of dried floral – any color you like
- Clock Mechanism Kit (purchased from Amazon) + compatible battery/batteries
- Optional:
- Acrylic scraper
- Hex nut wrench/scissors
- Goo-Gone/Acrylic Cleaner + Microfiber cloth
- Flat head screwdriver for the screws if using the recommended ones. If not, check the type of screwdriver needed.
ACRYLIC GRAD HAT GUESTBOOK – Friday April 4, 2025 @6:00pm EST
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Instructor: Nita of @npressedcollections
Supply List:
- Graduation Acrylic Guestbook file
- Thunder Nova 51
- *1/8 Clear Acrylic
- *1/8 Frosted Acrylic
- *3/16 White Acrylic
- 1/8 Silver Acrylic
- 1/8 Baby Blue Acrylic
- White Paint Pin (Fine point)
- Chicago Screws
- Black gloves
- Acrylic cleaner
- Black micro fiber whips
HYBRID PRINT – Friday March 21, 2025 6:00pm EST.
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Instructor: Candice of @candiescre8tions
SUPPLY LIST:
- Cutting machine
- 24 x 28 cardstock preferred (12 x 12 cardstock can be a substitute)
- DTF Transfer from candiescre8tions.shop
- adhesive foam squares
- Heat Press
DTF CANVAS WALL ART – Friday March 7, 2025 @6:00pm EST
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Instructor: Mike of @mike_tees_
Supply List:
- Canvas (your choice in size)
- DTF Print from krispyprintz.shop
- Heat press (hand held)
- Acrylic Paint
- Sculpting, Iridescent, & Glossy Medium (optional)
LOLLIPOP GIFT BASKET – Friday February 21, 2025 6:00pm EST
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Instructor: Javiah of @Giftedhandsbyjaviah
Supply List:
- 2 Plastic Bowls (all supplies can be found at the dollar tree)
- Bubble stick/ wand
- Basket Bag
- Ribbon
- Clear Tape
- Glue Gun/ Hot Glue
- Shred Paper
- Candy & Trinkets
3D HAPPY MEAL BOX – Friday February 7, 2025 6:00pm EST
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Instructor: Jazz of @JazznJay Creations
Supply List:
- Happy Meal Template
- Glossy card stock (11/17 or 8.5/11)
- Glitter card stock
- Holographic card stock
- Adhesive foam squares
- Glue of choice
- Cutting machine (Cricut /Silhouette / or Juliet )
- Folding Bone (optional)
Double Sided Business Cards using Cricut Maker 3 – Friday January 24, 2025
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Instructor: Victoria of @prettypartyandcrafty
Supply List
- Double Sided Glossy Cardstock
- Laminate Sheet (or laminate pouch and laminator)
- Business Card template and cut file
- Printer
- Canva
- Cricut
- Tape (optional)
Bow Balloon Centerpiece – Friday. January 10, 2025
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Instructor: Alicia of @craftsofadifferentshade
Supply List
- 1 pack of 5 inch balloons
- 1 pack of 260 balloons
- Hula hoop
- Hammer & Nail
- Spray Paint (for hula hoop & base)
- Balloon pump
- Handhelp pump
- Sticker Embellishments – Pearl Stickers
