I love it when a crafter kicks up a traditional project like string art and then adds the element of turning the string art into a vase. These look like they could be made all sorts of ways and with … Read More ...
New spin on mini zen garden and more!
We’ve all seen mini zen garden
s that you use a mini rake to create patterns in the sand but this idea for creating patterns in the sand with a stamp is like combining adult coloring pattern pages with zen … Read More ...
Wire word “LOVE” makes a great Valentine decoration
This is such a lovely combination of wire, a heart shaped stone
and a piece of driftwood. I bet it would make a great Valentine’s Day decoration or a gift for a special someone. If you like the look of … Read More ...
Wonderful ways to re-purpose doilies for the holidays
Doilies have to be one of my all time favorite things to work with. I like both paper doilies and crocheted doilies. These darling Christmas trees made with paper doilies are easy enough to make a whole bunch and give … Read More ...
Lots of ideas for recycling Golden Books
I love using things from my childhood in new ways to get them out of storage boxes and into my current decor. You too? This idea for using old Golden books that feature such pretty art as Christmas decor is … Read More ...
Clever ways to craft with cigar boxes
Cigar boxes are one of my favorite things to collect and then use for all sorts of storage needs. They are just so pretty and unique. This is a great idea for turning cigar boxes into shelves with just a … Read More ...
Innovative and sometimes funny DIY solutions to everyday needs
This idea for using Legos to make a clip stand to put your cell phone on top of your computer monitor in this age of Zoom and multitasking is brilliant. I bet you could almost start marketing Legos as adult … Read More ...
Fun foil art projects for fall
This foil embossing 
project is so pretty! It is an easy project and perfect for artists of all ages. Go out for a walk and look around for a variety of leaves to use to make an embossed foil leaf … Read More ...
How to make modern metal pumpkins
Let’s say you aren’t really into the traditional orange and brown color scheme for fall but still want to be festive. Here is an industrial silver pumpkin decoration that just might fit into your year round decor but still add … Read More ...
Amazing collection of recycled hanger projects
I’m a big fan of antlers and of course recycling one thing for another so these deer antler like decorations made from recycled hangers are awesome. And there are many more classy and innovative projects made with recycled wood hangers… Read More ...
How to make a toilet paper pumpkin bowling game
Got toilet paper? Lots of it now? I ended up buying what I call “gas station toilet paper” that super thin rough stuff. Here is a fun craft and game that you can use it with and then it I … Read More ...
Recycled shells make great pedestal bowls
Can you tell that I love shells? I’ve been posting a some really great things you can do to and with shells. Today’s fun recycled project is so simple. All you need to do is glue two halves of oyster … Read More ...
Variety of great DIY projects perfect for gift giving
I have some mirror paint just waiting for a project like these mirrored embellished shells. This project of silvered shells and a whole bunch of fun and creative projects made from all sorts of new and recycled materials are featured … Read More ...
Lots of fun ways to paint shells
Lots of these recycled shell painting projects are very methodical and are like coloring in spaces like a coloring book only on a dimensional surface. This could be very zen and relaxing. Pop on over to the blog Color Made … Read More ...
Vintage slides used in new ways
First up I wanted to share this pretty photo. You may not want to make this project but it certainly is a pretty and inspiring photo. But if you have stash of vintage slides and want to repurpose them into … Read More ...