This is what I am doing today! Off to go look through all my books and pull out the red, white and blue books to make a 4th of July decoration. I spotted this over at the web site … Read More ...
Books, cake plate and figurines make a great Christmas tree
I bet we all have everything on hand to whip up a cute Christmas tree like this one made of books, a pedestal cake plate and some figurines. I found this recycled book Christmas tree creation in an amazing collection … Read More ...
Upcycle books with your own stamped quotes
This recycled book project really has unlimited possibilities. Over at the blog Junque to Jewels there is a tutorial on how to stamp on recycled books and stack them to make your favorite quote or sentiment. Not a stamper? … Read More ...
How to make beautiful abstract bubble art
I love painting bubbles and that is what these abstract colored circle paintings remind me of. Best part about these is that you use your finger as your “brush” along with recycled jar lids and other round edged objects. Grab … Read More ...
Junk journal page with die cut book page letter
I am in LOVE with junk journals and altered book art. I have been lucky enough to get an advanced set of 6 inch letter alphabet dies and I plan on making a junk journal page with each of them. … 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 ...
Giveaway; The Gift of Calligraphy: A Modern Approach to Hand Lettering with 25 Projects to Give and to Keep
Giveaway: The Gift of Calligraphy: A Modern Approach to Hand Lettering with 25 Projects to Give and to Keep
Leave a comment in today’s post by October 5, 2018 and you are in the running for this beautiful lettering book … Read More ...
Giveaway-Improper Cross-Stitch: 35+ Properly Naughty Patterns
Giveaway-Improper Cross-Stitch: 35+ Properly Naughty Patterns
Leave a comment in today’s post by Aug 23, 2018 and you are in the running for this fun and snarky cross-stitch book.
Open to U. S. residents only please.
A fun, witty,
Give books a new look with textiles and buttons
I have a collection of books that I keep because I like the type and words on the spine but I could totally see covering books with different textiles and button collections that I don’t love the spine of but … Read More ...
Mini photo pennant banner and more!
Photos of your friends and family are probably one of the best craft materials you can work with. Not only do you enjoy them when you are making the projects years from now when you look through the projects you … Read More ...
How to fold an interlocking band closure
I’m always on the lookout for pretty and simple ways to dress up paper projects. This folded band could be great to put on traveler’s journals and small handmade sketchbooks. I plan on embellishing it with a strip of washi … Read More ...
How to embellish planner pages with sequins and button clips
Are you a planner addict? Well, I am. I have 3 going at once. I do have to admit I use them mostly as sketch books and a place to tape in clippings for ideas…oh and to embellish. This idea … Read More ...
Decorate books for the holidays with wrapping paper
I’m always on the lookout for fun and new ways to use books in my house to decorate and create art with so when I spotted this pile of books covered in plaid paper I wanted to share the idea. … Read More ...
How to make “leftovers” notebooks with a great tip!
This post sent in by Lisa is just what I need! I have been struggling with stapling large projects but she has come up with a way to use a staple gun to bind large notebooks in the simplest way! … Read More ...
How to make oversized book page art
I love book page art and quotes from books. So this idea for super-sizing the page poster size is beautiful! It really is amazing how simply changing the scale of an item can transform it. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
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