I am completely in on the miniature mania! I love the objects that are made with easy to find materials and aren’t too fussy. I never thought of using sponges in place of foam for cushions but it is brilliant. … Read More ...
Ultra modern countdown calendar
I am always on the look out for next Christmas’s countdown calendar
and I think I have found it! This chevron shaped minimalist one is so cool. Better still each one has fun things to celebrate each day written on … Read More ...
How to make a pretty recycled plastic flower tea light
These flowers are simply sublime. They are made with such a common and everyday item that is not considered pretty in any way. Pop on over to the blog Alpha Mom for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...
How to make owls from acorns, seeds and bark
Owls are a favorite animal to collect and decorate with. I have a few lurking around and they are on my list to paint. These darling little organic ones are quickly moving up the to-do list to try. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make recycled wooden spoon garden markers
Do your kitchen utensils ever kind of mysteriously accumulate and start taking over? You look around and you suddenly have more than you could possibly use in their conventional way? Well gather up all the oldest ones and head over … Read More ...
How to make chunky necklaces with wood beads and copper pipe
I love working with items found at the hardware store and copper pipe
is just one of the fun and surprisingly easy to work with. It looks great with unfinished wood beads
and whatever strikes your fancy. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make dress-up play natural flower butterfly wings
This project could be the best together time project. While being creative it could be a great learning time as well. Name the flowers and create a pretty collage of wings that then can be used to have fun pretending … Read More ...
Great idea for using recycled gum blister packaging
I have always wanted to figure out a recycled craft to make with pill blister packs but this one using gum blister packs is brilliant, especially for artists of all ages. Pop on over to the blog Balzer Designs to … Read More ...
How to make a crystal dripping watering can decoration
If you took on outdoor projects and now can’t stop decorating and making your outdoor space even better this crystal recycled watering can decoration will really sparkle up your space. I also bet if you add some metal bits when … Read More ...
How to make the easiest light box ever that also has a second great use!
You know how much of a fan of twofers I am. Especially when both uses are for things I need to do a lot! Well, here is a great twofer for you. See how to make the easiest light box… Read More ...
How to make cute to scary interactive art
This adorable project could be just the fun you need or someone you know needs. It can be altered into probably every animal you can think of, after all they all have a mouth. It kind of reminds me of … Read More ...
How to drill into pebbles and stones
I have been doing a lot of rock painting but I bet it might be cool to turn some of these into charms for a necklace. This tutorial on how to drill into stones and pebbles is very detailed and … Read More ...
How to make a recycled branch and origami decoration
Branched are natures sculptures. Their natural leaves and blossoms are pretty on them but so can so many other things. Today’s project features origami cranes hanging from a branch in a pretty bottle. Pop on over to the blog Handbox … Read More ...
How to make easy mini Christmas trees-never too soon to start holiday decor!
This mini tree reminds me of my vintage aluminum tree. I bet a whole forest of metallic pipe cleaner Christmas trees would look fun. These can also be used in miniature settings. Pop on over to the blog Play Trains … Read More ...
How to make adorable miniature books out of recycled magazines
I am officially on the miniature bandwagon. I made “Pocket Monolith” that is available in my Art Candy Machine and also available are “Pocket Bernies” I am working on building a miniature museum gallery to do miniature photo shoots of … Read More ...