These are just pretty as an abstract piece of art but even better they are actually a topographical map. You know how much I love twofers! Pop on over to the blog 3D Geography to see and read about how … Read More ...
Fun way to use real dandelions to make a lion craft
I loved picking dandelions as a kid. I made little bouquets and toppers for my creations in my sandbox. This idea really kicks up the dandelion picking to a whole new level. Pop on over to the blog The Aloha … Read More ...
Yarn wrapped rainbows are filled with all sorts of pretty elements
There is something so fun about mixed-media art pieces that all ages can enjoy. These done by young crafters are so special and I bet just as interesting as ones done by adult crafters. The young often don’t fuss too … Read More ...
Fun way to make multi-colored hand prints for Mother’s Day shrink plastic charms
Giving Mom a hand print craft is not new but over at the blog Crafty Morning she uses one of those multi-colored ink pads to get a cool color blocked print. The prints are used on shrink plastic
to … Read More ...
How to make a cute recycled wine bottle gnome
I am a little obsessed with making gnomes. Their faux fur beards are just too fun to work with. And let’s just say I have an endless supply of empty wine bottles 🙂 Pop on over to the blog My … Read More ...
“Blooming” cute idea for a personal touch Mother’s Day card
Moms love a personal and handmade cards for Mother’s Day. This card combines the easy personal touch of of finger print dots as part of the flower design. Pop on over to the blog Hopping from K to 2! for … Read More ...
How to make a Yarn cake for decoration or gift
I think we’ve all seen the classic baby diaper cake which I think is truly a fun way to give a useful gift. This yarn cake is a great spin on the cake gift idea. What knitter or crocheter wouldn’t … Read More ...
How to make an adorable recycled matchbox Birthday cupcake greeting
Matchboxes are just so cute and tiny. I am always on the lookout for projects to make with them. Today’s is an adorable Happy Birthday wish complete with a Birthday candle inside that is perfectly placed on the cupcake when … Read More ...
Carve a stamp that you can create all sorts of images
When you spend time making a project that can then be used for all sorts of creations that is a really one that gets up to the top of the list. This carved stamp does just that. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make a melted plastic cup rainbow decoration
I bet you’ve seen tutorial on how to cut and melt thin plastic disposable cups but today’s project features a reuse for the heavy plastic cups. I bet this is a great way to use them after the dishwasher has … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cork 50’s “sputnik” style topiary
I love Sputnik lamps and quite frankly anything 50’s style. I’m not quite sure this recycled cork Sputnik topiary is 50’s style of just cool on its own. Fly on over to the blog The Navage Patch for this out … Read More ...
How to make recycled stamp ink applicators
Sometimes one tool for a craft can be easily repurposed into another tool for the same craft. That is just what today’s post is all about. These pretty wood handles are originally found on rubber stamps. They work great when … Read More ...
How to do a mystery bag art challenge
I don’t know about you but I seem to always have tons of leftover scraps of paper, fabric, trim and other craft supplies left after everything I make. This idea for turning all these scraps into a fun art challenge. … Read More ...
How to make a popsicle stick lantern
It’s always fun when you can make a project that you can then customize with your own art or your kiddo’s art. Being that this project uses tracing paper you can trace all sorts of things to make this fun … Read More ...
How to make adorable recycled cork Tiki necklaces
I’ve painted Tiki faces on recycled palms that were really big so when I spotted these tiny Tiki I fell in love! Pop on over to the blog Sophie’s World for the tutorial on how to make recycled cork Tiki … Read More ...