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 ...
Did you know your printer can print on a paper bag?
Why yes, yes it can! I keep the paper bags I take my leftovers home from the restaurant – the veritable “doggie bag” so I have quite the stash of paper bags ready to give this awesome idea a try. … Read More ...
How to make your own metallic watercolor paints
I’ve been experimenting with watercolor 
painting lately. I have to admit I like it as I can do it while snuggled in on the couch (it has been raining here in SoCal and I haven’t been motivated to be out … Read More ...
The Cutest candy card for Valentines day and Easter
These bunnies, lambs, and chicks are so cute! They are originally designed to hold Easter candy but I think they would be adorable to give out for Valentines Day if you used pink, red and white glitter papers and heart … Read More ...
Upcycle a t-shirt with easy hand embroidery quote
It’s no secret I love quotes and this t-shirt embellished with a fun and snarky quote, “More issues than Vogue” is right up my fashion alley. It is done in a simple hand drawn (with a standard pencil) block type … Read More ...
How to make vintage looking plastic flowers
These little melted pony bead flowers look like vintage flower buttons. If you like to make your own embellishments for all sorts of things that coordinate perfectly with your other accessories. I bet these would look fun on planner clips … Read More ...