Projects that use lots of leftovers and recycled old cloths are some of my favorites. This scarf uses two plaid fabrics and lace trim. I bet once you get started you won’t be able to stop and everyone you know … Read More ...
HOP TO IT Easter sign made with die cut letters and an office supply
Today is the first day of lent so that means I can officially start crafting for Easter and I whipped up this HOP TO IT sign with 6 inch letter dies, a bit of scrapbook paper, and of … Read More ...
How to make an easy MOM gate fold Mother’s Day card
I am thinking ahead to Mother’s Day and if you are too how about this for a fun big MOM card that can be made out of virtually any paper combo and I used 6 inch letter dies along with … Read More ...
How to make stamps out of recycled buttons
I recently have been gifted three types of clay; air dry clay, Super Sculpy, and a clay that will need to be fired. This means that the universe is supporting my interest in expanding my art endeavors into a … Read More ...
How to make a Chocolate Lindt Ball candy countdown calendar
It is no secret I love countdown calendars and this candy one is so cute. It was originally designed for Advent but I am thinking it could look cute for Valentine’s Day with Hershey’s Kisses or some heart shape candy … Read More ...
How to make cute little accent dots
These are so pretty. I am into making junk journals and mixed-media altered art so these pretty colored plastic dots would be a great addition to the stash collection. Pop on over to the blog Creations by Alison for the … Read More ...
Recycled book page book cover with an unexpected way to color
If you like experimenting with colorants, adhesives and coatings in you art making and crafting I have a few fun tips and tutorials for you today. I was given a Smash Pocket Folio for Christmas and I thought I’d start … Read More ...
How to use a baby wipe for an ink palette
Can you tell what recycled item is being used here as an ink palette? Yes, that is the humble baby wipe. I keep these everywhere, in the car, in the studio, in the garage, and even out in my storage … Read More ...
The easiest “lucky” banner for St. Patrick’s Day and bonus craft supplies
Don’t you feel “Lucky” when you are crafting and you get two items out of one action? I love it and that’s just what you get when you die cut these letters out of rectangles of pretty green pattern papers… Read More ...
How to make paper strip house decorations
I know these are Christmas decorations but I bet they would be cool year round. These kind of remind me of cookie cutter ornaments. Pop on over to the blog Sinnen Rausch for the tutorial on how to make little … Read More ...
How to make washi tape heart window Valentine decorations
Looking for a fun project to make for a last minute Valentine’s Day decoration? Grab your stash of washi tape and pop on over to the blog Feels Like Home for the tips and tutorial on how to make washi … Read More ...
Junk journal page with die cut book page letter
I am in LOVE with junk journals and altered book art. I have been lucky enough to get an advanced set of 6 inch letter alphabet dies and I plan on making a junk journal page with each of them. … Read More ...
How to make a giant XO die cut letter no-sew Valentine pillow
I am so excited about these giant 6 inch alphabet letter dies. I have been lucky enough to get an advance set of the 26 letter dies.
Do they look like something you would like to add to your … Read More ...
Did you know your printer can print on a paper bag?
Why yes, yes it can! I keep the paper bags I take my leftovers home from the restaurant – the veritable “doggie bag” so I have quite the stash of paper bags ready to give this awesome idea a try. … Read More ...
How to make your own metallic watercolor paints
I’ve been experimenting with watercolor 
painting lately. I have to admit I like it as I can do it while snuggled in on the couch (it has been raining here in SoCal and I haven’t been motivated to be out … Read More ...