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DIY Felt Pennants

Add color and text to your walls with these easy-to-make felt pennant banners. Courtney teaches two ways to make vibrant pennants: by cutting out customized letters and gluing them in place, or with...

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Canning the Best Blueberry Jam

In this class, our resident jamming expert, Karen Solomon, shares a simple recipe for a classic favorite: blueberry jam. Karen demonstrates exactly how to make this stove-top recipe, and she also walks...

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Painted Canvas Pillows

Give your living room a fun makeover with these hand-painted canvas pillowcases. Inspired by the classic, colorful stripes of Hudson Bay Blankets, you will use primary colors to paint stripes on your...

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DIY Room Décor: Color-Blocked Bulletin Board

Learn how to turn a basic cork panel into a colorful, decorative bulletin board in a snap. Courtney Cerruti shows you how to paint a color-blocked design on cork and add a colorful rope hanger. She...

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DIY Room Décor: Decoupaged Jewelry Holder

If your jewelry collection is in need of some organization, this class will help set you straight. Courtney Cerruti shares a quick and easy idea for a jewelry hanger that utilizes decoupage and a...

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DIY Room Décor: Painted Fabric Wall Art

Learn how to transform painted cotton fabric into bold, abstract wall décor. Using expressive brush strokes in a color palette of your choice, Courtney Cerruti shows you how to paint abstractly on...

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Make a Classic Macramé Plant Hanger

Learn how to create the most iconic of all macramé projects: the Plant Hanger. Emily Katz shows you how to create a hanger out of cotton rope tied into simple square knots and half square knots. This...

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The Wilton Method: How to Make Woodgrain Fondant

Woodgrain has a raw, woodsy look to it that complements any season and occasion. In this class, you will learn how to create custom fondant colors to achieve an organic woodgrain look using the Color...

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The Wilton Method: How to Make Fondant Letters

In this class, Stephanie from Wilton reveals the versatility of fondant, showing you two different methods for creating fondant lettering. First, you will learn how to cut out strips of fondant and...

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Painted Wooden Centerpiece

A good tablescape needs an eye-catching centerpiece to draw it together. Courtney demonstrates a variety of ways to paint and stylize wooden rounds that you can lay on your table for a pretty...

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How to Knit Dishcloths

A dishcloth knitted with pure linen transforms an ordinary rag into a luxurious textile. Wendy Bernard demonstrates how to work with linen yarn to create a washcloth with an i-cord loop for hanging....

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Distressed Wooden Chalkboard Sign

Create a rustic looking chalkboard sign that you can change with the seasons. Using the magic of steel wool and apple cider vinegar, Courtney guides you through aging a wooden frame to perfection. You...

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DIY Painted Hardware Accessory Rack

Pro furniture refinisher Barb Blair teaches you how to create a sweet accessory rack out of found wood and drawer knobs. This project only takes a few minutes to make, but the resulting rack will hang...

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How to Cut a Mat and Frame Your Artwork

Having your artwork and photos professionally framed can be pricey—especially if you have several pieces to frame. In this class, Hilary Williams shows how to professionally mat and frame your artwork...

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The Wilton Method: Colorful Dipped Cookies and Pretzels

Stephanie from Wilton demonstrates two different methods for dipping cookies and pretzels: an ombre effect and a striped effect. You will learn how to create a custom color palette with Candy Melts and...

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The Wilton Method: How to Make Candy Filigree

Personalize your sweet treats with edible candy cake toppers. Stephanie from Wilton teaches you how to work with Candy Melts to create custom designs for year-round celebrations. She demonstrates two...

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Make a Macramé Key Chain

This beginner project is the perfect way to learn the basics of macramé. Emily will show you how to create the Bird’s Eye Tassel – a fun, textured piece that you can use as a key chain or wall decoration.

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How to Tie a Bow

Wrapping picture-perfect gifts is all about the bow, and in this simple tutorial, Courtney Cerruti shows you the proper way to tie one—a life skill that will make all the difference in your gift wrap...

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How to Use an Air Compressor

Air compressors can seem a little intimidating at first, but Amanda Brown explains how simple it is to use this machine for reupholstering furniture at home. Amanda shows how to use an air compressor...

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Make Valentine's Day Painted Chocolates

Painting chocolate with kids is a fun way to get creative when making gifts for classmates and friends. Courtney Cerruti shows her friend, Ava, how to create pretty painted Valentine’s Day candies in...

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Pinecone People: 12/13/16

Courtney shows how to make vintage-inspired pinecone people holiday decor. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on December 13, 2016.

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Raspberry Chocolate Bars: 2/14/17

Special Guest Mark Tilling helps Courtney make marbled raspberry chocolate bars. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on February 14, 2017.

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Seed Bombs: 2/21/17

Liana shows you how to make self-planting seed bombs, just in time for spring! This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on February 21, 2017.

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Dyed and Painted Pots: 2/28/17

Join Courtney as she shows you how to make these painted and dyed terracotta pots. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on February 28, 2017.

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Fairy Gardens with Littles: 3/7/17

Use Littles to create woodland moments in your home. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on March 7, 2017. 

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Summer Popsicles: 6/27/17

Learn three different recipes for delicious summery ice pops. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on June 27, 2017.

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Summer Shrub Drinking Vinegar: 8/8/17

Use up summer produce to make delicious drinking vinegars. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on August 3, 2017.

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How to Make Kombucha: 9/26/17

Brew this healthful beverage in a few simple steps.This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on September 26, 2017.

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Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders: 10/5/17

Use cookie cutters and a simple recipe to feed your feathers friends all year long. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on October 5, 2017.

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No-Sew Fleece Blanket: 10/17/17

All it takes is yards of fleece and some clever snips to make a two-sided throw. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on October 17, 2017.

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Giving Plates: 11/14/17

Lisa Congdon shows us how to use paint markers and an oven-safe plate to make super-sweet platters for the holiday season. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on November 14, 2017.

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Iced Fall Cookies: 11/16/17

Liana and Courtney team up to and use Wilton gel colors and royal icing to make psychedelic leaf-shaped cookies. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on November 16, 2017.

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Bath Bombs: 12/14/17

Use essential oils and simple household materials to make professional-looking bath bombs. Ingredients for bath bombs are: 4 oz citric acid (about ½ cup) 4 oz corn starch (about ¾ cup) 4 oz Epsom salts...

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Painted Terracotta Pots: 3/15/18

Use a cake stand to as a handy tool for decorating terra-cotta pots. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on March 15, 2018.

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Sculpey Cake Topper: 1/10/19

Use Sculpey Souffle clay to make an adorable and festive topper for your store bought cakes. This video originally appeared live January 10, 2019.

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Cricut Crafts: Make a Lunar Nightlight

Make a twinkly night light cover that doubles as a work of art. Maker extraordinaire Courtney Cerruti demonstrates a simple technique for painting on Yupo paper, creating an enchanting moon that glows...

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Glowforge Projects: Engraved Slate Tray

Present food with pizzaz at your next get-together with a beautiful, personalized serving tray. Lauren Marcinek from the Creativebug team shows you how to use the Glowforge to engrave on slate. You'll...

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Camp Creativebug: Popsicle Stick Frames

Welcome to Camp Creativebug. Camp Counselor Courtney shows you how to make super fun picture frames with popsicle sticks to commemorate all of your favorite summer moments. This exclusive event aired...

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Furniture Refinishing: Flea Market Tips

There are lots of treasures to be found in flea markets all over the country, but finding a piece of furniture that is ideal for refinishing takes a specially trained eye. Walk along with Barb Blair of...

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How to Fold a Paper Box

Create custom-sized boxes using decorative paper with Liana from Creativebug. These pretty paper boxes have their roots in origami, coming together with a series of simple folds. You'll learn how to...

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