I love book page art and quotes from books. So this idea for super-sizing the page poster size is beautiful! It really is amazing how simply changing the scale of an item can transform it. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make an ornament topiary
Now these are quite the statement! And if I’m not mistaken Christmas crafting supplies are in the stores now. But you know what I was thinking? Halloween. The great tutorial on how to make an ornament topiary featured at the … Read More ...
Watercolor hearts message board
Making your message boards cute as well as functional makes a home pretty and organized at the same time.
Spectrum Noir makes these great pre-cut heart stacks with pretty images on them in gold and silver ready to color with … Read More ...
How to make wall art tic tac toe game
This is kind of a twofer. First you can make a 9 block display and then you can paint up some x’s and o’s and play a game with them or just rearrange them for fun. The display could be … Read More ...
Decorate Mason jars with embossed and gilded papers
I’m pretty sure there are endless ways to embellish Mason jars. In this case all you need are some pretty colored papers, a snowflake embossing folder and a bit of silver gilding wax to make some awesome sparkly jars that … Read More ...
How to make lipstick shaped container organizers
Making a cute object supersized can be such a fun project and in this case decorative and functional. Renee sent in a link to her blog Cute Simple Stuff where she posted a video tutorial on how to make these … Read More ...
How to make an easy leather plant hanger
These are just darling! They will be perfect for all the new succulents I am gathering and growing. They are also great for featuring recycled containers as they are flexible. Pop on over to the blog Lia Griffith for the … Read More ...
How to make a collaged heart with die cut Mod Podge window clings
Did you know you can make your own window cling material with Mod Podge and die cutting them into all sorts of fun shapes? Well, you can and it is so easy.
I used all sorts of colorants with the … Read More ...
How to make an octopus hanging decoration
This is recycled trash bag octopus is so pretty and fun I can’t wait to try making one. Over at Little Stars Learning there is both a photo and video tutorial on how to make these plastic bag octopus decorations… Read More ...
Paint monograms for Mother’s Day
With Testors craft paint and spray paint in coordinating colors making Mom an upcycled monogrammed tray, vase and plate set using 3 different painting and stenciling techniques is a great project to serve her the classic breakfast in bed on … Read More ...
How to make a fabric and PVC pipe playhouse
What kid doesn’t love a playhouse? And this one is so pretty. I think the other fun part of this project after making it is accessorizing it! Pop on over to Lia Griffith’s blog for the patterns and tutorial on … Read More ...
Use square paper plates for giant wall decoration
This is a giant minecraft image for a 6th birthday party is featured at the blog Catch My Party. Pop on over to see all the creative diy Minecraft party details. When I spotted this I thought it would … Read More ...
How to make a recycled gumball machine fairy garden
I have been collecting clear containers to make little fairy gardens but I never thought of a vintage gumball machine! How cute! Pop on over to the link Ann sent in to the blog Duct Tape and Denim for the … Read More ...
Recycled Easter Bunny Family
I don’t know about you but when I get an idea to make something I tend to make a bunch. Especially if they are going out in the yard. I had an idea to make some lawn bunnies out of … Read More ...
Recycled book page letters – Dr Seuss
If your kids have out grown their favorite book but still love the art in the pages why not recycle them into a bit of letter art? Pop on over to the blog Money Saving Sisters for the tutorial on… Read More ...