These are so cute! I bet kids will love to make these as much as play with them. Pop on over to the blog Red Ted Art for the easy tutorial on how to make heart shaped binoculars out of … Read More ...
How To Start Seeds Growing With these Seed Starting Ideas
Spring is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means it’s time to start planning and preparing for our spring gardens. If you’re interested in starting your own seeds at home, there are plenty of resources available … Read More ...
Cool way to fold a 6 pocket paper book
This DIY project would be an adorable and thoughtful gift for Valentine’s Day. Using heart-themed paper to create the envelopes will give the project an extra special touch. Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or a beginner, the possibilities are endless … Read More ...
How to make a wrapped heart Valentine decoration
Wrapping things can be one of the easiest ways to create something. I have used old scarves and strips of fabric to make hearts like this but yarn is a great choice here. Also to make the heart with simple … Read More ...
How to make a conversation heart catapult
Nothing says love like flinging conversation heart candies around, am I right?
Seriously, though how much fun would these little catapults be to make and then play with! Pop on over to the blog The Stem Laboratory for the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make a hexagon tile heart for Valentine’s Day
Hexagons are a really trendy shape to work with these days. One place this shape shows up is in vintage style tiles. They are readily available still. With just a bit of paint these little hexi tiles can be transformed … Read More ...
How to make a pine cone planter
Pine cones are one of my favorite natural elements to decorate and craft with along with acorns and sticks. This pine cone planter combines a traditional New England type element with a desert plant- a succulent. How cool is that? … Read More ...
Cupcake and heart decorations for Valentine’s Day
Half pearls from Buttons Galore make awesome sprinkles perfect to decorate a cupcake. They also can form letters such as “X” and “O” perfectly!
So I start out spreading out all the fun 28 Lilac Lane buttons, sequins, beads, … Read More ...
How to make recycled notebook paper Valentine treat bags
I have used this bag making tutorial for a long time but never thought about using school notebook paper. They look so darling! I especially like the little scalloped edge touch. Pop on over to the blog White Gunpowder for … Read More ...
You Rock! Valentines and more ideas
This You Rock! Valentine combines two of my favorite things-rock painting and puns. If you are looking for more non-candy pun related Valentines pop on over to the blog Lolly Jane for a great collection of 21 non candy Valentines … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day decorations of red branches and heart blocks
Paint and painting is my “go-to” medium this year. So for each holiday I am going to be painting my new decor elements. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so I thought I’d spray paint some recycled branches with … Read More ...
Upcycle a rubber door mat with paint
I am always on the look out for fun ways to paint ordinary objects, my faves are ones that have some kind of texture that makes it easy to simply “color” each section. These door mats with raised areas are … Read More ...
How to make a light up Olympic torch
Are you getting excited about the Olympics? I don’t follow it too closely but when I do watch it can be exciting. I remember as a kid watching the figure skating with my Mom as she was really into it. … Read More ...
Easy way to make plaster flowers
This project falls under the category of…”who knew?” But wow! These are so pretty white but they could be really cool too painted. Pop on over to the blog ArtsyVaVa for the tutorial on how to make plaster flowers perfect … Read More ...
Fun way to use simple packing tape to add bling to your projects
I love when you can use supplies that you have on hand for your day to day life and use them in a creative way for your crafting. You too? Pop on over to the blog Simply Simple Stamping to … Read More ...