I have a stash of vintage silverware and I have tried to cut it but I tried to do it with a Dremel. Well, this video tutorial looks a lot easier and cleaner. Pop on over to the blog for … Read More ...
Innovative sweater closure
I know we are in hot weather right now but sometime air contitioning can be chilly and hey, sweater weather will come around soon enough. This idea for transforming traditional button sweater closures with chains and beads makes this so … Read More ...
How to make a recycled solar light Fairy house
I love solar lights. I am always on the lookout for fun ways to use them and customize them. This idea for using recycled solar lights to make the most adorable fairy houses is brilliant. I bet they would look … Read More ...
How to make pretend play bird wings
I think everyone smiles when they see pretty birds flying around, both real and pretend. These fabric wings made from all different fabrics look like they would be a blast to make with all sorts of fabric and clothing scraps. … Read More ...
How to weave with plants
Well this is new to me! I don’t think I ever thought that you could weave a “fabric” of plants to make such a lovely decoration. I imagine it changes as well as it dries. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make star magic wands
I feel like I need a magic wand right now….I wonder why that is? So I thought I’d look around for some inspiration and I ran across this fun tutorial that features recycled sticks from the yard, some hot glue … Read More ...
Great collection of image transfer techniques
I think one of the things we as artists and crafters are always on the lookout for is ways to save time and improve our skills. Well, Kerrie Woodhouse has compiled a great collection of 9 ways to transfer your … Read More ...
The easiest mask to make from recycled t-shirt that is no-sew!
Mask tutorials are all over the place right now but I thought I’d share one of my faves. This one is one piece, no-sew and created out of a recycled t-shirt. If you have a pair of scissors and an … Read More ...
How to draw with your feet
Are you or your kids climbing the walls these days? Why not turn it into a new skill building adventure. I have never tried to draw with my feet but I have held yarn on my knees while winding a … Read More ...
How to make prints with recycled styrofoam
I’ve made prints by carving depressions in styrofoam 
but not cutting all the way through but this sure looks easy and looks like you get a great print. Pop on over to the Gelli Arts blog to see the tutorial … Read More ...
Fun bean bag toss game to make and play
This fun game can be played inside and outside. It can become a fun teaching tool and well as a bit of exercise. Pop on over to the blog Mod Podge Rocks for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to make tin foil monoprints
Looking for a painting technique that won’t take too much concentration but will result in some really colorful pieces? These would look cool all by themselves, as an art collection or as elements to be combined with other things. Pop … Read More ...
How to make a Sugru mouldable glue and recycled button ring
I have something so fun to share with you today. There is this new mouldable glue called Sugru
that comes in lots of colors and is so easy to work with. I love using old single earrings and buttons to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard easel
If you get a lot of stuff shipped to your house (or you know someone who does) this fun recycled cardboard box easel may be just the project you would like to make with those recycled boxes. I bet they … Read More ...
Crochet tp cozy that will make you giggle (hopefully)
Here is a throw back craft that is also a bit of pop art meets surrealism meets current obsession. I created this tp cozy that looks like a roll of toilet paper back in 2009 and I still keep my … Read More ...