These Christmas trees are the perfect project to get out the yarn that will co-ordinate with this year’s color scheme. What colors are you decorating with? Pop on over to Living Locurto for the tutorial on how to make yarn … Read More ...
How to make a giant sewing needle
I was “Devilish Raggedy Ann” for Halloween. Since Raggedy Ann is a rag doll that was originally hand made I felt that my costume needed a big sewing needle.
It was easy to make!
I used a closet pole that … Read More ...
Recycled necktie monster plushy great for Halloween
Do you like to make unique and unexpected Halloween decorations or plushies? Well these little monsters are both! They are made with neckties! Pop on over to the link Cathy sent in to the blog Gefilte Quilt for the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make felted spider earrings
Do you like to make holiday jewelry? I do and these fun little felted ball spiders are adorable! Pop on over to Lia Griffith’s blog for the tutorial on how to make spider earrings for Halloween. I bet these could … Read More ...
Decorate a pumpkin with sequins and buttons
There probably isn’t anything that can’t be upcycled and embellished with sequins and buttons.
Buttons Galore and More has a great selection of sequins and buttons that can be used on everything to add a bit of bling.
Since I … Read More ...
How to make a recycled yard stick Christmas tree
Rulers are definitely one of my favorite things to recycle into craft projects. I think this Christmas decoration is quite innovative and fun. I bet it would also be fun to make with a bunch of different rulers and yard … Read More ...
Recycled flannel shirt wreath
This is a neat spin on the embroidery hoop ring wreath. I like how the center is filled in. This would be a cool way to feature some stitching or image? Pop on over to the link Patti sent in … Read More ...
How to make skull candle stick Halloween decorations
So many inexpensive things can be upcycled with just a bit of paint. Even if you aren’t an artist paint really can be your best friend. Pop on over to the blog 17 Turtles for the easy tutorial on how … Read More ...
Candy corn stacked shadow box Halloween decoration
Candy corns are one of my all time favorite decorating themes for Halloween. Do you remember last year’s Candy corn pedestal lights? This year I decided to make stacked shadow boxes painted in each of the colors of a … Read More ...
How to make an Iphone / Ipad pillow stand
I am finding myself watching more and more videos on my Ipad so I thought I’d whip up a little fabric pillow stand. The new bunny fabric from Crafter’s Companion was the perfect choice.
The stand works great with an … Read More ...
How to make die cut felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees
I am always looking for new ways to use my dies as I love die cutting. The new Crafter’s Companion Rose Flower and Daisy Flower dies are perfect for making felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees.
For the base of the … Read More ...
How to make a giant spider Halloween decoration
Looking for a fun, easy and BIG Halloween decoration? Why not try this giant spider made with just a few easy materials you may already have on hand. Pop on over to the blog The Pinning Mama to see how … Read More ...
12 unusual painting techniques
This is a great collection of 12 painting techniques that are originally for nail art but could be used for all sorts of painting projects from fine art to crafts. These would be great for miniature work! I can’t wait … Read More ...
Stencil a barbed wire background on your planner page
I’ve been experimenting with different backgrounds and one of my favorite materials and images is of barbed wire. So I thought I’d play around with this cool barbed wire stencil by Sheena on a planner page.
Since this was going … Read More ...
Die cut recycled leather cuff and zipper necklace
Die cutting is pretty much my favorite way to work with leather these days. The Crafter’s Companion Sheena geometric die only cuts the center shapes with no border so it has lots of possibilities to make lace-like designs. Pop on … Read More ...