This is a great idea that I bet would work in lots of cases to add a frame to a flat piece of art. Pop on over to Designer trapped in a lawyers body blog find out this ingenious re-use … Read More ...
How to make mix n match rock painted snowmen
Rock painting is such a classic craft and boy have creatives come up with new and fun ways to literally mix them up. Rock and roll over to the blog In The Play Room for the kid friendly tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make Princess Leia yarn hair
It is generally agreed that crafting helps with sadness and dealing with stress. So as we morn the loss of Carrie Fisher I thought I share this tutorial featured at the blog As The Bunny Hops for how to make … Read More ...
Great recycled Christmas wrapping paper game for New Years Eve
I love Christmas wrapping paper
. I tend to go a bit nuts buying it during after Christmas sales and then using it the following year. I would like it to have more of a lifespan though. This great idea … Read More ...
How to make wine glass lampshades
Looking for a fun way to add a “Light” touch to your holiday decorating? Why not try making mini wine glass lampshades that you can customize with all sorts of drawing, stamping and stenciling. Pop on over to the Clearsnap … Read More ...
How to make a Bob Ross mini doll
Oh how I love Bob Ross, I think he was probably the first professional artistic influence in my life. I was captivated by what he created before my eyes. This tiny little collapsing dancing doll is also a fun throw … Read More ...
Scrap fabric dolls perfect for Christmas decorations
Small scraps of fabric can be fun to play with and mix together to make colorful little dolls like these. At first I thought they were made with a clothes pin base but they are actually made with an optional … Read More ...
How to make recycled teddy bear jar Christmas light decorations
Ho Ho Ho my recycled teddy bear cookie jars say! With an easy coat of paint with an Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit , Mini Powairpod AirBrainz Air Compressor and some free downloadable graphics from below you too can upcycle a … Read More ...
Recycled matchbox countdown calendar
It’s no secret I love countdown calendars. In fact I will be sharing the one I have made for this year soon. But Daria of the blog Kittenhood sent in a link to hers that I think is just adorable! … Read More ...
How to make your own name stamp great for decorating shipping boxes
Most of us have to ship some gifts this time of year and I thought it would be fun to make my own name stamp and decorate my shipping boxes this year. Pop on over to the ClearSnap blog to … Read More ...
Great Giant greeting card idea- Send a Hug
This project combines so many cool elements- it is personal, it is crafty, and its BIG! You know what a fan of BIG and easy projects I am. Pop on over to the blog Paging Supermom for the tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make recycled trophy place card settings
I have a question for all of you parents with kids that have grown up through the “participation trophy” era, do you have a huge stash of trophies that you are looking to do something with? I don’t happen to … Read More ...
Recycled roof wind turbine pumpkin
I believe this is another first for me- recycled roof wind turbine! Have you ever made anything from a roof wind turbine? Not me. But this adorable set of pumpkins is such a great project for a big fall yard … Read More ...
Great way to cut an old recycled cd
If you like the look of recycled cds but have been intimidated by them as they can be a challenge to cut? Well, pop on over to the blog Make it Easy Crafts to see what tool she came up … Read More ...
How to make faux raw cotton branches
Raw cotton is so pretty but I can’t say I would find it out in nature here in SoCal so this tutorial sent in by Borei is just what I need to go along with the pine branches, acorns and … Read More ...