Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
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by Barbara Baumann by leaving a comment in today’s post by July 30th, 2015.
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Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
Yes, my crafty thoughts are turning toward the holidays. You too? Well this tutorial on how to make giant candy decorations out of a pool noodle is brilliant! So have fun with your pool noodle this summer and then turn … Read More ...
I know it’s only mid summer but the Halloween decorations are in the stores so that must mean it’s OK to post Halloween craft projects. Over at Make there is an easy tutorial on how to make glass eyes perfect … Read More ...
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I have a few altered books going currently. I pick them up occasionally and add to them. One of them I tore out a bunch of the signatures to make room for all the stuff I was adding. The tip … Read More ...
I made a recycled cigar box ring display using recycled wool felted sweaters but I LOVE this version where Jolene at the blog Crafty Super Mom used a rainbow of colors and a candy box to make her ring display. … Read More ...
This definitely falls under the category of, “I would never think of that!” But I sure am that Jane the designer over at Mamie Janes did. Pop on over to her blog to see the full tutorial on how to … Read More ...
In honor of the recent passing of the inventor of the lawn pink flamingo I thought I’d share this cute tutorial featured at the blog This Little Street on how to make a pink flamingo pull toy. I love … Read More ...
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Jenny Doh
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 17th, 2015 and you are in the running for this fabulous new lettering book! Open to U. S. residents … Read More ...
What little (or big) boy wouldn’t love a custom dresser that featured toy cars as the pulls. I bet they would look cute too on cabinet doors as well. Pop on over to the link Joor sent in to the … Read More ...
It can be so fun to use something unexpected like hot glue
at the base material and not just to stick stuff together. Pop on over to the blog Klaire De Lys for the video tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
I think at this point we have all probably made a garland or two out of paper, fabric, or some other material. This decoration featured at the blog Design Lovefest made out of 8 garlands really kicks it up a … Read More ...
Mixing different crafts is a fun way to make art and decorations. That’s what I love about this piece. You generally don’t think of sticks and granny squares together but isn’t this adorable? Pop on over to Ravelry where you … Read More ...