I bet these octopus lanterns look great when the breeze is blowing the streamers a bit. I want to use this tutorial and transform it to a Halloween theme. Pop on over to the blog Bondville for the full tutorial … Read More ...
How to make a donut bulletin board
I love donuts or doughnuts, whichever way you like to spell them, they rock! These donut shaped bulletin boards are beyond cute. Would they cheer you up while doing your homework or maybe in a kitchen? Pop on over to … Read More ...
22 Halloween Pallet projects
Yes it is time to start (if you haven’t already) to think about Halloween and how you plan to decorate. I’ve already made two projects and I am so loving them! This countdown calendar pallet is a great idea to … Read More ...
21 beautiful lighting ideas
This hanging light made with an embroidery hoop, twinkle lights and feathers is just beautiful. I don’t think of feathers and lighting generally together but boy is it a nice combo. Pop on over to the blog Homesthetics for a … Read More ...
How to remove printing from plastic containers
Oh this is going to open up a whole new world of recycled crafting! Plastic containers are great for so many things but the printing on them has hindered the process and projects as the containers had to be covered….until … Read More ...
How to make a compost tumbler
Do you garden? If so and don’t have a composter yet this one seems like a great way to start. I have a bin style but tumbling it makes the process go quicker. The project calls for a 7 gallon … Read More ...
How to make a DIY cork board mural
I simply love how BIG this is! The clever crafter at the blog Vintage Revivals has a wonderful tutorial on how to make a cork board mural. I bet this technique would look cool with virtually any image and … Read More ...
How to make a Keepsake upcycled baby onesie quilt
Babies grow so fast and their little onesies are beyond cute. Why not get a lifetime of warm snuggly memories out of them by transforming them into a quilt! Pop on over to the blog Craft Buds for the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make an action figure lamp
When I first saw this lamp I thought it was a piece of coral or something organic then at closer inspection I saw that it was a cluster of toy action figures. Too funny! Pop on over to Instructables to … Read More ...
How to weave straw with a comb
I have seen some tutorials on using a fork to make pompoms but the snowflake or flower like ornaments that are featured on this blog are so cool! Using a comb is a brilliant idea to make different “petals”. Here … Read More ...
22 recycled pill bottle ideas
Over at 104 Homestead there is a great list of projects both practical and crafty for turning old pill bottles into organizational items and fun things like these faux bamboo vases. So if you happen to have a stash of … Read More ...
How to make Lego cinder block planters
This kind of falls under the category of art imitating life imitating art or “adult Legos”. If we played with Legos as a kid and then we still want to and we want them big and functional, then making concrete … Read More ...
How to make a recycled plastic cactus table
What a transformation! Naomi sent in her post about how her and her fellow blogger were challenged to make something out of a plastic cactus. I think they did a great job transforming the cactus into a cool stylish end … Read More ...
How to make a no sew Minnie Mouse costume
The cleaver materials and ways Cindy came up with to make this no sew costume came up could be translated to just about any outfit you may need. Pop on over to her blog Upcycle Design Lab for the step … Read More ...
8 Fun & Easy Crafts To Make With Pennies
Have you ever looked at a penny and wondered, “What kind of craft could I make with this”? I can honestly say that I have not, but after seeing these fun ideas, I kind of want to gather my … Read More ...