Arts and Crafts

Today more than ever, people are spending time enjoying a hobby. This do-it-yourself movement is sweeping the nation benefiting the economy and our well-being. The Association for Creative Industries (AFCI) reports that the U.S. Craft industry is a $36 billion business and an estimated 117 million households participated in a hobby last year. Studies show that hobbies...

In this Craft Room Crash, Jane Monzures visits DIYer, Kelley Smith, in Surprise, Arizona to make unique jewelry out of Barbie dolls. Let's take a look at this fun, easy and quite fascinating craft. What You'll Need Barbie doll Scissors Clippers Hot glue gun Hot glue Rhinestones Beads Necklace chain Broken old jewelry Pendent...

Keep the kids busy all summer long with a stocked craft pantry. Jane shows us the must-have items for your craft stash so the kids aren't bored while they are out of school. Find more DIY content here.

Jane crashes the space of crafter, Lydia Crespo, who is making her own fabrics out of unique things like tree bark and onion peels.

In this month's Craft Room Crash, Jane Monzures goes cowgirl chic as she makes a decorative DIY cow skull with Brooke Roe, owner of Pinspiration, the world's first DIY Pinterest-inspired maker space. What You'll Need Primed resin faux cow skull (available on Etsy) Hot glue gun Hot glue Sponge brushes Small paint brush White & dark...

Get some great tips with 4th of July party ideas and how to throw the perfect backyard party. Also, how using your old jeans can make a statement on any dinner table. For more creative ideas and DIY projects, listen to the Creative Living Podcast with Jane Monzures. Find more DIY content here.

Jane talks with mixed media artist Jen Cushman about how to turn your hobby into a money making business. For more creative ideas and DIY projects, listen to the Creative Living Podcast with Jane Monzures. Find more DIY content here.

Jen Cushman walks us through the simple steps in making your own DIY necklace using buttons. To learn more about how to combine mixed media and create your own works of art, listen to the Creative Living Podcast with Jane Monzures. Find more DIY content here.

These cute DIY party favors will be a blast to make and a great treat for all of your guests.  For more creative ideas and DIY projects, listen to the Creative Living Podcast with Jane Monzures. Find more DIY content here.

Kathy Cano-Murillo aka "Crafty Chica" welcomes us into her craft room where her career has flourished by doing what she loves - putting things together! Jane Monzures joins her on this Craft Room Crash to learn how to create...believe it or not...a pocket book made of poster board. Get ready for this delightful DIY...