Did you notice how different the expression is on each of these owls? All it takes is moving the black dot higher or lower and you can make the owls “look” different. Fly on over to the blog Sweet and … Read More ...
How to make leaf ombre print butterflies
Sometimes getting the ombre effect when painting can be a challenge. It’s pretty easy though when mono printing as the paint blurs together nicely with each print. Pop on over to the blog Hello Wonderful for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make art drip blobs
These drip blob art sculptures are beyond fun! The shape, the paint job and the texture make them so silly and captivating. Pop on over to the blog Make A Mark Studios for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
Canning jar lids make great sun catchers and more!
Canning jar lids naturally come apart so that you get a nice ring that lends itself to popping in a clear material perfect to make things like this sun catcher filled with flowers. Pop on over to the blog Welcome … Read More ...
How to make recycled cereal box bookmarks
I bet everyone could go to their pantry right now and find a cardboard box that would have one element on it that they could fussy cut out one special spot to make a bookmark. My fave would be the … Read More ...
How to make flying butterflies perfect to embellish any way you like
These flying butterflies would be cool to make with kids and as an adult craft that might make cute place card holders or clipped to a branch centerpiece. Pop on over to the blog Rhubarb and Wren for the t… Read More ...
How to make mid mod recycled vases
These are so cool! I bet once you start making them you come up with your own patterns and looks depending on what size bottle bases you use and the colors you paint them. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make floating chalk prints
This is beautiful! I always love learning new ways to make art with standard materials I already have. I want to try this with both paper and objects. Pop on over to the blog Picklebums for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to beautifully preserve a dandelion
I love dandelions but I never thought I could preserve one, I just enjoyed them while outside. That is now changed with this simple recycling idea. Let the wind blow you over to the blog Mud and Bloom for the … Read More ...
How to make a delicate wire and sequin crown
This has to be about the most delicate crown I have ever seen. I like the use of the variety of glitter that is literally sprinkled about the wire. I’m not sure I would make it the way the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make bike streamers for your handlebars
I am participating in a cycling event this weekend and I am planning on making bike streamers for the handlebars with the attendees. I am planning on using hair elastics and yarn but these made from ribbon are so pretty … Read More ...
Yarn and a recycled water bottle make great bracelets
OK, now I have another fun project to make with my yarn scraps. The possibilities are endless. I could even see cutting up old clothes and adding beads to really kick these up! Best yet no one needs to know … Read More ...
Nothing cuter than a bunny butt for outdoor Easter decor
I am currently battling a gopher on par (pun intended) with Bill Murray in Caddyshack so I am spending a lot of time with my lawn and lots of holes. So why not dress up the lawn even further with … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow forest of adorable recycled mushrooms
If one is good, a giant rainbow collection is great! That is just what this field of recycled egg carton mushrooms is. Some of them have other fun recycled elements as their base like pasta noodles and wine corks. Pop … Read More ...
How to make a clothes hanger from a stick
This idea is so cool at full size but I can see making them miniature. How cool would Barbie’s clothes look hanging on these darling little wire and stick hangers? Pop on over to the blog Country Design Style for … Read More ...