Sometimes all it takes is a little detail switch to make a new store bought item into a vintage expensive item. That is just what Karen did with these little new Christmas trees. She swapped out their plastic bases with … Read More ...
How to make a Christmas tree with clothing hangers
I love making Christmas trees, especially out of unusual things and this one made out of clothing hangers 
is a fave! This seems like it would be one of those projects you could make at the office in a pinch. … Read More ...
How to make folded paper ornaments
When I spotted these paper ornaments I thought they looked like pine cones and I love pine cones. They are easy to make and wouldn’t they look cute made with all sorts of recycled and new papers? Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make giant recycled sweater acorns
Sometimes it can be fun to make something that is traditionally tiny super big. That is just these giant acorns are-fun! Pop on over to the blog Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make textile wall art
This wall art is beautiful. I love the limited color palette the artist used. All the different materials she used to create texture and patterns really make an interesting piece of wall art. If this looks like something you would … Read More ...
Giveaway – Artistcellar supplies and how to stencil stepping stones
Enter to win:
-A 7×10 canson MM journal
-A set of Stabilo Pencils,
-Fude Ball Pen
-Pentel Stylo Pen
-A set of 4 Pitt Pens
-Chakra Series 6×6 stencils
-And three paints from Dina Wakley’s Media Line
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Free Halloween Bingo game with candy corn markers
I’m not sure how long I could last playing bingo with candy corn marker
s as I would tend to eat the candy corns faster than the game might progress. Pop on over to the blog Studio DIY for the … Read More ...
How to make a wind up key for a costume
This is the perfect last minute costume element as you can dress like virtually anything and transform it into a “wind up ______”. If you have a bunny costume, a doll costume (really just a cute dress will work here) … Read More ...
How to wood burn a “couple” set of letters
Initials are a fun way decorate and wouldn’t these letters with an ampersand make a great gift for newlyweds or an anniversary gift? To embellish the surface I wood burned the letters with their own letter and the ampersand with … Read More ...
Festive Halloween bottle labels
Everyone has bottles so why not dress them up with fun and festive labels for Halloween? Pop on over to Michelle James Designs to download these pretty Halloween labels she created. You can put them on painted bottles or fill … Read More ...
How to make an hourglass time out stool
I love this photo and this project. Even though I don’t have a kid, I still think it would make a cool item to have around the house as anything oversized is fun. Pop on over to the blog The … Read More ...
How to make recycled t-shirt candy corn luminaries
Candy corns are great theme to use in all sorts of Halloween decorating and the simpleness of these luminaries is both elegant and festive. Pop on over to the blog DIY Crush for the easy tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a lamp out of picture frames
I’m not sure if I like this project because it’s made out of picture frames or that it uses little twinkle lights as its light source. This project allows for so much customization you really could do all sorts of … Read More ...
How to make cheesecloth Halloween ghosts
This little family of ghosts is so darn cute! The tutorial on how to make these cheesecloth ghosts is featured at the blog Eighteen25. I bet these would look cool hanging as well as how they are here sitting on … Read More ...
A whole bunch of ways to recycle sewing patterns
Graphics on vintage sewing patterns are so fun. They are a great look back at fashion and styles. Over at the blog House Revivals there is a great collection of ideas on how to use recycled sewing patterns all sorts … Read More ...