If your summer plans include a trip to the beach and you think you might want to remember it next winter why not plan ahead and gather up some shells, sand and snap a few pictures so you can make … Read More ...
How to make a pineapple out of a recycled pine cone
I can’t help myself but I pick up pine cones on my walks regularly. They are so pretty all by themselves. But during the summer they don’t tend to fit into the decor. Well, that has changed with this cute … Read More ...
How to make a recycled toy truck succulent planter
If you live in a small space but still want to have living plants around you here is probably the tiniest garden ever! Not to mention cute and recycled! Pop on over to the blog Lu Loves Handmade for the … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue bug-away candle holders
Making things that are cute is fun but if they also are functional well, that’s just super-crafting! What is the bane of a summertime event? Bugs. So why not make some pretty red, white and blue scented candle holders that … Read More ...
How to make plastic cup twirlers
Whipping up some last minute red, white and blue decorations for 4th of July can be easy with what you have on hand from your plastic cup stash. Grab your scissors and pop on over to the blog I Can … Read More ...
Two fun ways to wrap a wine bottle
All I can say is wow! Especially for the cut paper wine wrapped bottle on the left. This is so pretty! And wouldn’t these look cool on a table as a centerpiece? The left wine bottle wrapped in faux vintage … Read More ...
How to make an easy leather plant hanger
These are just darling! They will be perfect for all the new succulents I am gathering and growing. They are also great for featuring recycled containers as they are flexible. Pop on over to the blog Lia Griffith for the … Read More ...
Mod Podge is 50! Make all sorts of fun projects and win some supplies
Over at Cocktails Cupcakes Crafts there is a giveaway of $50 worth of Mod Podge goodies along with a tutorial on how to make these adorable collage trays. But wait there’s more Margot has compiled a link list of all … Read More ...
How to make photo blocks
I like to work with scraps of 2x4s but I don’t think I have ever seen them look so classy. I think it’s the black painted edges that really give them a high-end look. Pop on over to LotsDIY for … Read More ...
Make and paint a Little Free Library with Dad for Father’s Day
Little Free Libraries are a great way to swap books and they make a great surface to customize using Testors paint and airbrush kits with images that share your interests. Can you guess what theme I went with?
If you … Read More ...
How to make a collaged heart with die cut Mod Podge window clings
Did you know you can make your own window cling material with Mod Podge and die cutting them into all sorts of fun shapes? Well, you can and it is so easy.
I used all sorts of colorants with the … Read More ...
How to make a paper star fidget spinner
I just learned about fidget spinners this past weekend. I get the concept having your hands occupied while listening can be really helpful, doodling was what often kept my hands busy while listening. This fidget spinner is based on an … Read More ...
How to make an octopus hanging decoration
This is recycled trash bag octopus is so pretty and fun I can’t wait to try making one. Over at Little Stars Learning there is both a photo and video tutorial on how to make these plastic bag octopus decorations… Read More ...
Stitch star shaped gift wrap
This project combines sewing with gift wrapping. The possibilities of what materials you could use are practically endless bu tin this case brown craft paper was used. Pop on over to the blog A pair and a spare for the … Read More ...
How to make faux crystal filled shell bowls
These are so sparkly and pretty not to mention made with two organic materials-rock salt and shells. Pop on over to the blog Hello, Wonderful for both the tutorials on how to make colored faux gem stones and these cute … Read More ...