Before you toss the pull tabs from your next fizzy drink, take another look at them. That little piece of aluminium already has the perfect shape for a miniature doll body, complete with openings that can be used for hanging, … Read More ...
Great Ghostly Halloween lawn decor idea with chicken wire
Ooooooh aren’t these cool!!!! What a great idea to make large lawn art in the form of ghostly dresses out of chicken wire
. They are made simply by shaping the chicken wire. You can see the evolution of a … Read More ...
Use Life Savers as a nautical napkin ring accent
I haven’t had Life Savers in a long time but I have fond memories of those little dolls we used to make with the whole roll. These nautical themed napkin rings featuring Life Savers are just brilliant! And so functional … Read More ...
Tire umbrella holder
I bow down to the clever crafter who came up with this combo, a tire and umbrellas. Yes, you see right, but wow does it look cool! I like how the umbrellas look like the spokes of a wheel in … Read More ...
Stick, granny square and tassel wall decoration
Mixing different crafts is a fun way to make art and decorations. That’s what I love about this piece. You generally don’t think of sticks and granny squares together but isn’t this adorable? Pop on over to Ravelry where you … Read More ...
Chalkboard and more fun details
This is a great detail that is too good not to share that I’m sure could be used or adapted for all sorts of things. Pop on over to Dimples and Tangles to see how she used upside-down drawer pulls … Read More ...
Make a book spine a chalkboard surface
Are you looking for new ways to use chalkboard paint or a new place to write a quote? Well, here is a fun way to do both. We all have stacks of books around so grab a bunch and either … Read More ...
23 pretty ways to organize and display jewelry
If you are like me and like to look at your jewelry even when you aren’t wearing it I bet you like to display it creatively. Pop on over to the blog Sincerely Yours for a great post that features … Read More ...
Toilet paper tube modern candle base
I have posted quite a number of toilet paper tube projects that range from silly to beautiful and this one is so stylish. It looks like a 60’s modern retro accessory. This modern candle base is made from a humble … Read More ...
15 Maker Spaces that inspire and delight
I love looking at how other crafters and designers organize their stuff and their space. You too? Pop on over to Brit and Co. to see a great collection of photos of 15 maker spaces that are sure to give … Read More ...
15 cool boy room ideas and elements
Over at My List of Lists there is a great collection of “boy room ideas” but the DIY ideas and elements could really be used in all sorts of ways for all sorts of rooms. The head board that features … Read More ...
40 great DIY iPhone and iPad stands and tripods
Some of the iPad and iPhone stands in this list are so cute and clever! Some are high end and sleek but quite a bunch are able to be made with stuff you have around your home or office.
My … Read More ...
10 great ideas for repurposing umbrellas
I have embellished umbrellas with Duck tape and lace but this list of 10 ways to repurpose umbrellas really has some innovative uses for the fabric part and the framework like this project that features the frame used to display … Read More ...
Unusual magazine rack ideas
This is a really cool way to organize and store your magazines. I want to make a version of this with recycled tin cans by cutting both the top and bottom off with a “Safety can opener” so … Read More ...
Big Idea! Make a giant Easter basket with a kiddie pool
Imagine the look on your child’s face when they wake up on Easter morning and discover a giant Easter basket made from a kiddie pool! It’s an Easter surprise that’s sure to be the talk of the day and … Read More ...