Pauline Molinari

I'm the crafty maven, and I'm on a mission to spread craftiness. With a fine arts degree, over 15 years experience in children's publishing, and a savvy, stylish, sassy tween daughter, I come armed with perspective and passion to inspire tween girls and their mothers to be crafty together.

Easy Glittery Toothpick Painted Holiday Ornaments

by Pauline Molinari • November 24, 2014

Make the prettiest, glittery-est holiday ornaments with just a few supplies. Paint with toothpicks to get some really cool effects. It’s the perfect kids craft idea!

by Pauline Molinari • November 20, 2014

Santa and Elf Hat Candy Jars Homemade Holiday Gift Idea

Learn to make these super cute and easy candy gift jars—perfect for holiday gift giving to friends, teachers, co-workers, and neighbors.

by Pauline Molinari • November 17, 2014

Thanksgiving Homemade Wood Chalkboard Napkin Rings

Set you table in style, and share your thanks with this cute craft idea where I turned wood slices into cute pumpkin chalkboard napkin rings.

by Pauline Molinari • November 16, 2014

5 Gold Inspired Fall Craft Ideas #MondayFundayParty

Two fun roundups of features from last week’s link party – Glittery Gold craft ideas for Fall and Crafty ways to say Thank You! The party is open—come on over and link up your own craft ideas and recipe ideas!

by Pauline Molinari • November 14, 2014

Turn any glass into a party with this fun party straw craft idea. This one is perfect to dress up your Thanksgiving or Fall table!

by Pauline Molinari • November 13, 2014

Easy Pumpkin Cookie Truffles Recipe Idea

You won’t believe how easy these truffles are to make – and they make a really yummy Thanksgiving treat or homemade gift idea. You can customize the flavor with just switching out your cookie ingredient. So yummy!