Zippers
are one of the funnest things to use in unexpected ways. Over at the blog Eslamoda there is a huge collection of recycled zipper jewelry inspirations. The red zipper heart is so perfect for Valentine’s Day. This is … Read More ...
How to make a heart shaped pom pom
This is my first heart for the Heart A Day Craft Challenge. It was easy to make. All you need are pretty colored large pom poms and some scissors.
All you need to do is trim the pom pom … Read More ...
How to make a Hershey’s Kiss Diamond Ring
I bet my girl friends would have a blast making these at our next “book club” (in quotes as we do read books but it really is a “wine and food” club). I sometimes bring a fun little craft for … Read More ...
A bunch of fun matchbox crafts
I think I have loved matchboxes since I was little and making furniture for my doll house. This collection of matchbox crafts really brings me back. I especially like the Birthday candles and candle holders. I bet this would be … Read More ...
How to make geometric straw ornaments
I know Christmas is in the rear view mirror but these geometric straw ornaments are so modern and pretty I bet these would look cool as simple decor in all sorts of spaces. Pop on over to the blog Vintage … Read More ...
How to make a folded straw heart for Valentine’s Day
I can’t wait to try this recycled straw folded heart tutorial. It is so detailed it takes up 2 posts. I will be using this for the Rainbow Heart a Day Challenge I posted about. Another great project to make … Read More ...
How to make a ice cream cone pin cushion
I belong to a group on Facebook where we post stuff we are giving away. I scored these ceramic ice cream cones
that I new instantly I was going to make pin cushions out of.
Looking for more pin … Read More ...
How to make the easiest yarn hearts for Valentines Day
These are so easy you will be able to make one of these for everyone you know…and even people you don’t! How sweet is that!?
Pop on over to the blog Homegrown and Healthy for the easy tutorial on how … Read More ...
Craft Challenge: Make a heart every day in a rainbow of colors
Have you done a creative challenge? I did. And I loved it! I did a mixed-media rubberstamped piece of art everyday in October. You can see them on Instagram under the hashtag #mabsdrawinktoberbystef
So I am inspired by this post … Read More ...
Nesting dolls can make great pin cushions
This photo was part of a collection of a wide variety of interesting cloths, nail art and lots of other stuff over at the blog Lamna en Kommentar. I thought the idea for repurposing nesting dolls as pin cushions was … Read More ...
Cute cat gift wrap with paw and yarn ball
So many of us say we can’t draw but I bet all of us can draw this adorable cat paw reaching up for the ball of real yarn. Pop on over to the blog Let’s Wrap Stuff for the tutorial … Read More ...
2×4’s make great snowmen….who knew?
I don’t know about you but I have a stash of scrap wood that includes 2×4’s. I would never think of using something so straight to make such a traditionally round thing like a snowman out of. But over at … Read More ...
How to make bioplastic ornaments
Oh boy, another great use for all those silicone molds we all collect that come in every possible shape! I use mine for everything-plaster, hot glue and now I have to try bioplastic! Pop on over to Steam Powered Family … Read More ...
Upcyle your paper bags with art
Now is the time we turn toward our goals for the new year. My interests have grown beyond crafting toward art and that include lots of paper collage. I have experimented with a lot of surfaces so when I spotted … Read More ...
Color changing eggs for fun, decor and of course Easter!
Wow! Now another fun way to decorate Easter eggs that combines the fun of a mood ring with a paint job. Pop on over to the blog Dream a Little Bigger for the tutorial on how to make color changing … Read More ...