Metal bobbins with little holes are so cool! I wear one on a necklace but this idea for making little knobs with sewing machine bobbins is positively darling. I bet all sorts of sewing room furniture would be enhanced with … Read More ...
So expressive lollipop display or sculpture
I am working on some sculptures that happen to include lollipops so when I spotted this cool sculpture I just had to share. I have seen fun topiary projects made using lollipops but not a “hair” head with such a … Read More ...
Fun idea for putting photo faces on mixed-media paper bodies
Step one take pictures of your pets or loved ones making silly faces. Step two make fun and creative paper bodies out of scraps of recycled papers and leftovers for other projects. To see more about how to make photo … Read More ...
Great way to display vintage hankies
If you happen to collect vintage hankies but stay away from ones with damage, now you don’t have to. Grab some embroidery hoops of various sizes and pop on over to the blog My Thrift Store Addiction to see more … Read More ...
Colorful collection of ways to store and display your yarn stash
While this collection of storage ideas is for yarn but I bet you could use them for all sorts of collections of things. I love this idea for using a simple “L” bracket on a peg board to hang loops … Read More ...
Flamingos make a great theme for summer time party decor and fun
I bet if you looked around your neighborhood you can find at least one house that has a plastic pink flamingo on the lawn…at least here in SoCal that’s the case. Well if you are looking for a fun summertime … Read More ...
Quite possibly the easiest (and cleverest) recycled lamp project yet!
Yes! You are seeing correctly. This is an ordinary desk lamp simply flipped upside down and voila! It is the perfect place to pop a plant into. Pop on over to the blog Songbird to see another whole bunch of … Read More ...
Super creative collection of pretty and practical recycled chicken wire crafts
Chicken wire is a fun material to work with. It can be cut and bent into all sorts of shapes. It is easy to attach things to as well. Such is the case with this pretty and useful lace and … Read More ...
Clothing gets recycled into amazing sculptures
At first when I spotted this incredibly perfect column of clothing I wasn’t sure what I was seeing…that is a sure sign it is something cool..it draws you in. Seeing things you have never seen before is such a great … Read More ...
Recycled vintage wallpaper makes a great art background
I scored some rolls of vintage wallpaper awhile back and I thought I’d experiment with some art making. Here is the first piece I created. I left the curl in it and added a variety of elements including mirrors, a … Read More ...
Amazing collection “Sweet” recycled tire ideas
Who doesn’t love a good donut themed craft? Certainly not me. There upcycled tire donuts are so fun. I bet they would look great on a lawn. These aren’t the only fun and creative ideas featured at the blog Bored … Read More ...
Super collection of wind chimes of all sizes and materials
I will admit I like the idea of wind chimes but not such a fan of the noise they make for long periods of time. I think they are super creative and pretty. But I think this “wind chime” made … Read More ...
Recycled hula hoops make great wall art and displays
I loved making hula hoops with pipe from the hardware store and then decorating them with all sorts of tape and ribbon. So this idea for using them to make wall art with flowers, words, photos and more is a … Read More ...
Cute “hand” made Valentine crafts for all ages
I bet this Valentine card could be made HUGE! I wonder how big it could go? This adorable “hand” made Valentine card is part of a collection of Valentine crafts perfect for all ages. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Best collection of recycled toy projects
How simple is this beautiful idea for transforming a child’s toy piano into a night stand? This and lots more creative ideas for transforming recycled toys into fun useful and decorative projects can be found over at the blog Architecture … Read More ...