Decorating and painting rocks is so much fun! Collecting rocks is just as much fun and the first step to this project. Rock and roll over to the blog Lil Blue Boo for all sorts of great tips and tricks … Read More ...
How to make a recycled jar fairy house
Have you seen fairy doors out and about? I saw a story on TV about them and was thinking about how I might make one for a St. Patrick’s Day decoration. When I was out looking for ideas I found … Read More ...
How to fold an easy Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day
This is so cool and really, isn’t dollar bills that you can then unfold and use/recycle to spend on a treat like a shamrock shake or coffee a fun way to give a St. Patrick’s day gift?
Giving a folded … 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 ...
A whole bunch of great recycled and repurposed sewing tips
When I first spotted these I thought they were miniature toilet bowl brushes for a doll house. Can you see it? Well, I’m sure they could be used for that but they actually are tiny brushes made out of repurposed … Read More ...
How to make an ombre felt letterboard
Do you love letterboards? Want to make one in an ombre color that matches your decor? Well this is just the project for you. Who knew it was so easy? I have made a ring box with recycled wool felted … Read More ...
How to make cute little accent dots
These are so pretty. I am into making junk journals and mixed-media altered art so these pretty colored plastic dots would be a great addition to the stash collection. Pop on over to the blog Creations by Alison for the … Read More ...
Recycled book page book cover with an unexpected way to color
If you like experimenting with colorants, adhesives and coatings in you art making and crafting I have a few fun tips and tutorials for you today. I was given a Smash Pocket Folio for Christmas and I thought I’d start … Read More ...
Recycle this baby item to make art
Can you tell what recycled item is being used here as an ink palette? Yes, that is the humble baby wipe. I keep these everywhere, in the car, in the studio, in the garage, and even out in my … Read More ...
Junk journal collage art with watercolor painting and leftover die cut letter
Yesterday I posted the easiest Lucky St. Paterick’s Day banner tutorial and I promised the first of the projects I plan to make with the outside or negative die cut leftover from the letters.
Along with the recycled die cut … Read More ...
The easiest “lucky” banner for St. Patrick’s Day and bonus craft supplies
Don’t you feel “Lucky” when you are crafting and you get two items out of one action? I love it and that’s just what you get when you die cut these letters out of rectangles of pretty green pattern papers… Read More ...
How to make paper strip house decorations
I know these are Christmas decorations but I bet they would be cool year round. These kind of remind me of cookie cutter ornaments. Pop on over to the blog Sinnen Rausch for the tutorial on how to make little … Read More ...
How to make washi tape heart window Valentine decorations
Looking for a fun project to make for a last minute Valentine’s Day decoration? Grab your stash of washi tape and pop on over to the blog Feels Like Home for the tips and tutorial on how to make washi … 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 giant XO die cut letter no-sew Valentine pillow
I am so excited about these giant 6 inch alphabet letter dies. I have been lucky enough to get an advance set of the 26 letter dies.
Do they look like something you would like to add to your … Read More ...