Author: tiffanymwindsor
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Look of Dichroic Glass Hot Glue Rose Earrings
In this eye-catching DIY jewelry project, Tiffany Windsor shows how to transform simple hot glue into vibrant, glass-like earrings that shimmer with color and light. With just a few clever techniques and a dash of creativity, you’ll craft lightweight, wearable art that mimics the rich, iridescent glow of real dichroic glass—without the kiln, special tools,…
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Texturing with Hot Glue – Glittery Christmas Trees
If you’re looking to add a touch of handmade magic to your holiday décor, these Glittery Textured Cone Christmas Trees are the perfect project! With just a simple mache cone, a hot glue gun, and a generous sprinkle of glitter, you can create stunning décor pieces that shimmer from every angle. The secret is in…
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Creative Thanksgiving Décor: It’s a Work Glove Turkey
Looking for a creative Thanksgiving craft that’s both easy and adorable? This project turns an ordinary work glove into a clever Thanksgiving turkey! With just a few simple supplies and a little imagination, you can transform something practical into a festive decoration that’s perfect for your holiday table or kids’ craft time. In this tutorial,…
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Colors of Fall DIY Wreath
There’s just something magical about the changing leaves that makes us want to bring those cozy fall colors right to our front door. This Colors of Fall Wreath is a simple yet stunning way to celebrate the season. Bursting with rich burgundy, copper, and velvety moss greens, it’s the perfect project to capture the beauty…
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From Foam to Fancy Pumpkin Decor with Hot Glue
Fall is here—and with it, all the cozy, crafty vibes! If you’ve ever walked into a dollar store, eyed those plain foam pumpkins, and thought “What if…?”—this project is for you. With nothing more than foam pumpkins, a hot glue gun, and a spray of paint, you can turn budget picks into textured works of…
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Easy Egg Carton Dangle Earrings
It’s time to create something amazing using recycled materials! In this video, learn how to transform an ordinary egg carton into beautiful earrings. This easy project will show you how to recycle diy crafts into artistic creations. Tiffany Windsor creates quick and easy dangle earrings from egg cartons. Colored with Tombow Dual Brush Pens and…
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Tips for Creating a Fall Twigs Vase
designed by Tiffany Windsor (inspired by Pinterest) Bring the beauty of fall indoors with this simple DIY twigs vase! Using just a handful of natural branches and a plain glass container, you can create a rustic centerpiece that feels cozy and seasonal. In this post, I’ll share my favorite tips to make the process super…
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Easy Halloween Craft: Crepe Paper Pumpkins from Recycled Jugs
designed by Tiffany Windsor Looking for a fun and budget-friendly way to decorate for Halloween? These DIY pumpkins made from recycled plastic water jugs and colorful crepe paper are the perfect mix of spooky and sustainable! Not only are they lightweight and easy to make, but they’re also a great project to do with kids.…
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DIY LOVE Wall Art: Watercolor Layered Heart
designed by Tiffany Windsor There’s something so joyful about layering colors and textures to create a piece that feels full of life and meaning. For this project, I reached for my watercolors to paint a series of vibrant, overlapping hearts. To give them extra detail, I added black marker lines, then finished the piece by…
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Yep! It’s Hot Glue! Create Look of Pearls Earrings
designed by Tiffany Windsor for AdTech Looking for a fresh way to use your hot glue gun? Skip the usual projects and try something chic and unexpected – DIY pearl-look earrings! This simple technique transforms ordinary hot glue into elegant, eye-catching accessories you’ll be proud to wear or gift. Whether you’re a beginner crafter or…
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Mini Prints – Cyanotype Sun-Printing
This printing process from the 1800s was one of the earliest photographic techniques. Using light to produce beautiful cyan blueprints, the whole family will enjoy this easy-to-use and non-toxic 2-part solar photography technique to custom print any design. The cyanotype chemicals work on many surfaces from paper, fabric, leather, wood, cotton, linen, and silk. Materials…
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Let’s Get Organized – From Budget Friendly to a Crafter’s Dream
I was recently invited to the Today in Nashville TV show to talk about Craft Room Clutter. I chuckled when I saw that topic because I knew they picked the perfect crafter. I have a craft room and I have clutter! Try as I may, I am very challenged in keeping an organized craft room.…
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Look of Batik with Hot Glue Resist – Art Canvas
It’s interesting where the creative flow can take you! This was not the concept I had in mind for this month’s AdTech project, but it just ended up flowing in the direction of a faux-batik effect! I love using my AdTech Synergi Freedom glue gun to draw designs and this project is super easy! The…
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Thrifty Treasure: Sticky Paint Play
I’m excited to share the story behind my latest creation—a pretty, heartfelt art canvas that came to life with just a quick trip to the dollar store and some quick thinking! This project technique, featured in my Father’s Day segment on Today in Nashville, is proof that you don’t need a big budget to make…
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The Craft Designer’s Dilemma: How to Let Go of Craft Supplies
As a craft designer, my studio is usually a vibrant chaos of creativity – overflowing with projects in progress. But every new creation adds to a growing challenge: the pile of surplus supplies and studio samples. The craft designer’s dilemma? How to let go of beloved materials without losing their creative spark. My solution? Whatnot…
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Today in Nashville – Father’s Day Creative Celebration!
Please subscribe to the Cool2Craft blog! I’m delighted to announce that I made a guest appearance on the Today in Nashville TV show! With 2-days notice, I put my other creative projects on hold and kicked into high gear to create some Father’s Day projects that the kids will enjoy making (with adult supervision). It’s…
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May I ask a FOLLOW favor?
Hey there, awesome Cool2Craft community! I’m reaching out with a quick favor that’ll help take our crafting fun to the next level. Every Wednesday at 9 PM Central, we go LIVE on YouTube to share creative projects, tips, and crafting joy with you all. Now, we’re super excited to bring these Wednesday night LIVE events…
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Burlap Boutique! A Nod to Momma Aleene
On this week’s Cool2Craft Pajama Party LIVE event, I will be sharing how to make Momma Aleene’s vintage burlap fringe flowers. Wait until you see how easy these are to make! A fan favorite on YouTube with over 682,000 views on the full tutorial. Originally featured in the Aleene’s Burlap Boutique book (1967), this lacy…
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Kitschy Straw Lampshade: When You Accept the Challenge to Make Something SUPER Cool with Plastic Straws
I was asked by a client to use straws to create a kitschy lampshade and I LOVE how this turned out! Materials Colorful plastic strawsAleene’s Tacky GlueLamp with white shade (vertical sides is preferred) – I found mine at GoodwillScissorsPainters tape & copy paperSpray paint (deep purple or color of your choice) For this project,…
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And That’s a Wrap! h+h americas 2025 in 3 Minutes
The h+h americas 2025 event has wrapped up and here are just a few of my observations: Thanks also to my creative girlfriends for making this event unforgettable!
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A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Momma Aleene
She inspired generations of crafters but to me she was “Momma”. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Aleene’s Tacky Glue so I put together a special little tribute video. I am inviting all generations of crafters to join me celebrating all the creative women in their lives! Enjoy! Would love to hear how Momma…
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On the Road Again! Heading to h+h Americas Trade Show
Hello cool crafters! I’m bursting with joy to be leading the #craftingrevival, and I’m hitting the road with a spring in my step! The craft industry trade show scene may be small these days, but I’m thrilled to be attending the absolute best ones this year! Just a few weeks ago, I had a blast…
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Street Art Rookie: Diving into Graffiti with Two Fresh Pieces
My niece asked me to help revamp her musician son’s apartment, and I was so excited to jump in! She shared some cool Pinterest ideas and encouraged me to add my own flair. At first, I was nervous, thinking, “Can I really make this?” but I switched to, “Let’s give it a go!” I stretched…
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Hot Glue Magic: Create Pretty Floral Decal Artwork
It’s so easy to make beautiful hot glue decals to create one-of-a-kind artwork. Pick your pattern to trace and create. The AdTech Synergi cordless glue gun and Ad Tech Premiere Glue Sticks are perfect for this project!
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You want me to make what? Confessions of a rookie graffiti artist
I was recently visiting my niece in Santa Barbara, and she gave me an assignment to paint a hand-lettered graffiti-ish canvas. She wrote a great quote and wanted it painted on a canvas for her son’s musician-themed apartment decor. I’m a general crafter but definitely a rookie when it comes to painting lettering on a…
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