This is a fun little project perfect for a summertime craft maybe to teach someone how to crochet? I bet they would make fun party favors or little gifts? It is a video tutorial by Petite Charm Cafe and really … Read More ...
How to paint shoes with stripes
This is a dramatic transformation. These shoes were a basic tan and with a bit of red, white, and blue paint they are now a stylish and festive fashion statement. Pop on over to the link Cindy sent in to … Read More ...
How to make a portable grill
I had no idea you could make a portable grill from a clay pot. Along with a great tutorial on how to make a portable grill at the blog Our Peaceful Planet that Nancy sent in there is also patterns … Read More ...
How to make wooden puzzles
Awhile back I posted a link to how to make giant dice to play outdoor games with. Medina sent in a link to the blog Grillo Designs where there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make giant … Read More ...
How to make an action figure bookend
I’ve seen quite a number of bookends made with toy animals but this one made with an action figure cut in half is so fun! Pop on over to the blog Make Fun creating for an illustrated tutorial on how … Read More ...
Two fun recycled material summertime party games
I am definitely making these for my next summertime party. OK actually I am going to make the first one probably halfway through the first party after my guests have had their first beer. I will have a handful of … Read More ...
How to make an embossed recycled plastic bracelet
Plastic packaging is a great source for jewelry making supplies and embossing is a great way to get designs on plastic. along with the tutorial there is a great tip for what paint to use as well! Pop on over … Read More ...
How to paint a can and make a vase
Paint can transform recycled elements like nothing else and trying out new techniques can be so fun when, if it doesn’t work out you didn’t mess up something expensive. Pop on over to the link Anna sent in to the … Read More ...
How to make a leather cuff wallet
This idea for a stylish cuff that is also a great place to store a bit of cash, a credit card or other small items is brilliant! I can see making these in all sorts of materials beyond the leather … Read More ...
How to make 4th of July red, white and blue striped pom poms
Are you on the lookout for fun ways to dress up bottles of wine for hostess gifts when heading to parties? Why not make giant pom poms in different colorways for different occasions like these red, white and blue big … Read More ...
How to make a recycled spaceship
This is just so silly and I bet it would be so fun to make a whole bunch and hang them from tree branches. I may have aliens on my mind with the new Independence Day movie coming out. Pop … Read More ...
Make recycled material window shades
I am always on the look out for fun and unique ways to make window treatments. This colorful on is made with recycled telephone wire (one of my favorite recycled materials) and ribbon. Pop on over to the Eric Carle … Read More ...
How to make a no-sew t-shirt dress
I love cutting up t-shirts as stretch fabric is so comfortable and the graphics on t-shirts are so fun. This link sent in by Petro to the blog Creative Homemaking where the step by step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make recycled can windspinners
I think it’s so fun to transform a modern container into a fun retro style decoration. Soda and beer cans come in beautiful colors and I bet virtually all of them would look great as a windspinner. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to weave on a branch
I am a big fan of Free People clothing but I had no idea they had a blog where they feature crafts like this cool branch with weaving in between the “Y” area. If this looks like something you would