I know it’s the second day of fall but I live in SoCal and we are in the middle of a drought. We are all in a big water conservation mode and being encouraged to plant native low water plants. … Read More ...
10 Fall leaf ideas
The leaves haven’t quite started to change here where I live but they will soon and I love making things with them. This post over at the blog Top Inspired that features 10 great fall leaf ideas is one that … Read More ...
How to make a Recycled toy frame
Not only do I love this great memo board that is decorated with spray painted toys I love the little figures that embellish the push pins. Thanks to Clair for sending in a link to her blog Pillar Box Blue … Read More ...
7 MORE Crafts To Use Your Extra Bottle Caps
Those Summer parties are now coming to an end. If you have a supply of bottle caps
and are looking for a great way to use them in your next craft, one of these 7 ideas maybe just for you. … Read More ...
How to make a welcome mat out of virtually any fabric
Welcome mats are a fun item to switch out for new seasons and holidays. And with this tutorial featured at All Parenting you can make one with your favorite fabric for each season and holiday. See how to make your … Read More ...
How to make a cloud and raindrop wall decoration
I can see making this with all sorts of fibers from my yarn stash! And wouldn’t a whole wall filled with these be amazing? pop on over to the blog Dream a Little Bigger for the full step by step … Read More ...
How to make sand print art
This is a charming idea to commemorate your kid’s feet but I also like the tutorial as it can be used to make all sorts of art. I bet it could be a great technique to use to make Halloween … Read More ...
Cereal box wall art and 9 more recycled cereal box ideas
Doesn’t this look modern and chic? Who would ever guess that it’s humble beginning was on the breakfast table. This pretty art is 1 of 10 great recycled cereal box projects featured at How to Build It. The tutorial for … Read More ...
A whole bunch of pretty ideas for elegant Halloween decorations
Over at the blog The Frosted Petticoat there are a ton of pretty photos of an elegant Halloween decorations. Most of the ideas are common creepy objects simply arranged with pretty elegant ones. The combo is a great look. One … Read More ...
Easy way to transfer letters to wood
I can’t wait to try this transfer technique as all it requires is water and a round-tipped marker capped pen
like a Sharpie. Both of which I have on hand. Pop on over to the blog Diddle Dumpling for the … Read More ...
Crate to coffee table
Do you recyclers do “alley” runs”? I love that term. I do know the Sunday night/Monday morning walks through my neighborhood can sometimes be a treasure hunt but I can’t say as I have alleys in my normal repertoire of … Read More ...
20 great Back to School DIYs
This is a great list of crafts, decorating and organizing just perfect to kick off the new school year in style! Pop on over to the blog Delineate Your Dwelling for the 20 great back to school DIYs. I … Read More ...
How to make octopus lanterns
I bet these octopus lanterns look great when the breeze is blowing the streamers a bit. I want to use this tutorial and transform it to a Halloween theme. Pop on over to the blog Bondville for the full tutorial … Read More ...
How to make a donut bulletin board
I love donuts or doughnuts, whichever way you like to spell them, they rock! These donut shaped bulletin boards are beyond cute. Would they cheer you up while doing your homework or maybe in a kitchen? Pop on over to … 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 ...