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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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Unveil Your Creativity: New Wood Vase Kit from Cool2Craft
Hey cool crafters! Did you miss last night’s Cool2Craft Pajama Party LIVE? No worries, we have the scoop! Tiffany unveiled a super cute new wood vase kit that has all the vibes of her sold-out BellaCon 2025 kit, but with extra decorating space on the ends AND 18 fab new flower table scatter pieces! These…
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Cool2Craft Pajama Party: Tips for a Fun LIVE Experience
Tiffany & Ann are busy preparing for tonight’s Cool2Craft Pajama Party LIVE launch event. Here’s a quick checklist for you: Please leave a comment below to let us know if you will be joining tonight’s LIVE launch party and let us know what upcoming craft ideas you want us to share! Also, please invite your…
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The Countdown is on! Cool2Craft Pajama Party LIVE
It’s here! Get ready to cozy up and unleash your creativity with Cool2Craft’s brand-new Pajama Party LIVE on YouTube every Wednesday night! Our Launch Party is this Wednesday May 28th at 9 pm Central/10 pm Eastern Click on this link at showtime to take you to the Cool2Craft YouTube channel! Picture this: you, your comfiest…
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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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Join BellaCon 2025: The Ultimate Virtual Crafting Event
BellaCon 2025 is set for May 14–17, featuring 4 days of workshops with 16 instructors, exciting giveaways, and a vibrant community. Registration costs $107, providing access to live sessions and over 24 prizes valued from $40 to $650. Join your friends for a creative and joyful experience!
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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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Reverse Painting Florals on Glass
Designed by Tiffany Windsor MATERIALS Frame with glassTulip Puffy Paint (White)Acrylic Paint (use good quality for best coverage, colors of choice)Paint brushesPainter’s tapeBlack & white pattern on copy paper (NOTE: I used Canva for my patterns) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Place glass on top of pattern and tape to hold in place. With cap on paint…
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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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Cool2Craft Pajama Party – it’s back!!
Join the Cool2Craft Pajama Party on YouTube every Wednesday night starting May 28, 2025. Enjoy crafting with friends, learn new ideas, and participate in giveaways, all from the comfort of your home. Wear your favorite PJs and get creative!
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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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The Cool2Craft Blog – Why?
So, guess what? I’m taking the #craftingrevival on a little time-travel adventure! While digging into my crafty past, I stumbled across a total gem—a blog I started way back in 2009 for my business, INSPIRED AT HOME.
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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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BellaCon 2025: Craft Classes, Challenges, and Giveaways
The 4-day Virtual Crafting Retreat, BellaCon 2025, offers 20+ classes, projects, and giveaways from May 14-17, with unique access and limited kits available for attendees.
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Creative Grab-and-Go Gift Bags for Any Occasion
If you are like me, most times you want a quick and easy project that shouts creative fun! I make these grab & go gift bags by the dozen – and in all different colors – so that I will have the perfect quick gift when I need it. The materials list is really easy and you…
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Aleene’s Tacky Glue 75th Anniversary
A year to celebrate Momma Aleene I’ve always known my Momma Aleene was born with an entrepreneur’s heart. Even at 10 years old, she was already figuring out how to make things happen. She grew up in Hollywood, California, right near the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. That place was something special back then, with…
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The Fall of JoAnn Stores: A Catalyst for Crafting’s Revival
Hey there, cool crafters! Grab your glue guns and settle in, because we’re about to unravel a yarn that’s been tangled up in the craft world lately.You might have heard whispers (or loud, glittery shouts) about the recent shake-up at Joann Stores. Well, I’ve put on my investigative crafter hat and dug deep into this…
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In the beginning…a lifetime of creativity!
I was born into a time when my Momma Aleene’s business was just starting to boom. When she started in the 1940’s, little did she know that it would take 10 years to hit “the big time”. In the January 5, 1953 issue of Life Magazine, the headlines read “The American and His Economy”. One…
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The Crafting Revival
Are you feeling it? Do you see it? There is a crafting revival that’s tugging at heartstrings across the globe. There’s something so deeply moving about this moment—people everywhere are starting to reach for paints, glue, threads, papers, yarn, stamps, clay…not just to create but to pour their souls into something real. Amid big box…
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Tiffany Windsor, Founder of Cool2Craft, was born into an artistic, entrepreneurial family. As the daughter of Aleene Jackson, America’s beloved “Mother of Crafting” and inventor of Tacky Glue, Tiffany’s first love is crafting. Read full bio.
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