Rohan shared a fun idea for sculpting a doll from a loofah. Pop on over to her blog Butterfly Handicraft to see more photos of her darling creation.
Lulu Max: finished designs and parts for your own mixed-media creations
I had the pleasure of attending the Create Mixed Media Vendor night hosted by Interweave Press in Irvine last Friday and I wanted to share with you a great vendor I had the pleasure of shopping with named Lulu Max … Read More ...
Fun idea to upcycle a lampshade with scraps and embroidery
Got a plain lampshade and some scraps of fabric and embroidery? Why not upcycle it like Pascale of the blog Palette Et Ribambelle did. Check out more of her embellished lampshade to inspire you to make one of your own. … Read More ...
Too cute wire deer
Nina sent in a link to this post at Stone Wood Grass that features a charming little deer made from a scrap of wire. Just thought it was too cute not to share!
Great recycling idea: decorative tape holder
I’m not going to tell you what this super great recycled tape holder is made from! You have to go to this link to Connie’s blog Crafty Goodies to see what she recycled. You’ll also see how she “re-functioned” … Read More ...
Sparkle-tastic poodle ornaments
When simple ball ornaments just aren’t calling to you add a few pom poms and you too can have some pink poodle ornaments. Check out the close-up of this pink pooch at Joanne’s blog.
Holiday decorations made with what you have around
That is just what Tiki did! She gathered up some craft supplies that she had in her stash and a few rather unlikely ones-bird cages! See more holiday decorations she posted at her blog Ribbons, Lace , and Inspiration.
The repurposing of an old spoon rack and a chair into a display rack
Amy of the blog A Nest for All Seasons sent in a link to her post about how she repurposed an “old ugly spoon rack” into a great revamped display and organizing element. And how she turned a chair into … Read More ...
A great idea for turning wrappers into jewelry
Check out this video and earrings available from a company Trashy Earrings. They import these handmade creations that help support women in Honduras.
Fun video about a recycled art workshop that is fun and inspiring
Over at Alma’s blog Create Out Loud she posted a fun video to promote her aptly named “Child’s Play Workshop“. While there you can check out her fun tutorials for making beaded beads with a cotton ball base… Read More ...
Practical quick and easy recycling idea
over at the blog The Uncouture Gardener Annelise posted her idea for recycling laundry soap bottles into scoops. These are great for all sorts of uses but off the top of my head I think my next laundry soap … Read More ...
From drawers to wall art
My kindred spirit Amy of the blog A Nest For All Seasons who, like me, loves to score stuff in the “free zone” as I call it (which is the space between the road and the sidewalk). Amy worked her … Read More ...
Customize your bicycle seat
Whether your bicycle seat is new and just needs a bit of a personal touch or in need of repair this is a great idea. Take your scraps and stitch a few hearts or another motif you like. Your tooshie … Read More ...
Great idea for recycling bits of emboidery
Over at the blog Five Green Acres I spotted this pretty bit of reverse applique made from a bit of recycled embroidery found in a thrift store. Reverse embroidery is a great sewing technique useful when you want to incorporate … Read More ...
Itty bitty teeny tiny Valentine floating heart
I spotted this wonderful photo over at the blog Huffed And Puffed and it gave me an idea. Why not cut or rip a tiny heart from the tea tag or other bit of paper packaging that you love and … Read More ...
