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 ...
Happy New Year! Yes, it will be with pretty things we make
How ever you celebrated last night, big or small or fast asleep today is the first day of a new year. The best way I know how to have a good day is by making something. There are lots of … Read More ...
Free printable for 3-d Christmas trees
I bet these 3-d Christmas trees would be fun to make with recycled Christmas cards. Pop on over to the blog Hattifant for the free printable and tutorial on how to make 3-d paper Christmas trees. They look great … Read More ...
How to make garden art flowers…or mid-century modern winter decor?
I like alliums flowers so this project on its own is cool but what I really imagined when I saw this project was making them in white and silver so they would look like mid-century modern snowballs or snowflakes on … Read More ...
How to make a forest of fringe Christmas trees
You may have extra time on your hands and looking for a project that doesn’t take too much concentration. This is just the type project that fits that category. This forest of fringe Christmas trees in a rainbow of colors … Read More ...
How to make tp pumpkins for an easy Thanksgiving decoration
Well, if you’re like me and quite frankly a lot of us, you have a stash of tp. So what a better item to transform into a holiday decoration temporarily. Grab a bit of holiday fabric from your stash, a … 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 ...
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 ...
Reuse your Halloween pumpkins to make a Christmas snowman
I struggle to store all the different holiday decorations so anytime something can do double duty I will definitely jump on board. This idea for turning 3 plastic pumpkins into a snowman is a great transformation. I would actually maybe … Read More ...
How to make pumpkins with embroidery hoops
Embroidery hoops make a great base to make all sorts of projects with. Best yet a lot of the projects can be temporary and then onto the next idea. Pop on over to the blog Lil Blue Boo for the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled embroidery hoop spider web for Halloween
Are you in full Halloween decorating mode? I just started with my Halloween pillows. My neighborhood is looking very spooky! Need a fun and easy project to get you started or add to your already in progress? Why not try … 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 ...
You’re in “Luck” with all these great recycled horse shoe crafts
I don’t think I have ever posted a craft made with a recycled horse shoe so I am so excited to share a post that includes 40 fun recycled hose shoe projects that range from easy to spectacular! Pop on … Read More ...
All sorts of fun ways to use a chair other than sitting
I love re-purposing furniture in simple yet unexpected ways. This idea for flipping a chair upside down and adding a piece of wood across the rails to make a towel hanger and shelf is so charming. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled mixed media steampunk lamp and clock
Most of the time I like my recycled craft and art projects on the quick and easy side but this one looks like a fun relaxing one that could take some “zen” time. This mixed media steampunk lamp has been … Read More ...