Are you like me and always on the lookout for places to put your favorite quotes and words? Well, then you need to check out this cool tutorial on how to put words on a giant beach ball that is … Read More ...
Die cut paint swatch bookmark
Paint samples can be such a fun recycled element to craft with. I thought I’d try die cutting one my favorite alphabet set by Leonie Pujol to make a bookmark.
Paint samples come in lots of different sizes and shapes … Read More ...
Scrabble tile art
I think we all love Scrabble tiles
and there seems to be virtually endless ways to use them beyond playing the game. If this fun Christmas tree art that spells out holiday words looks like something your home needs for … Read More ...
How to make a recycled crib American flag decoration
I think this may be a first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a craft made from a recycled crib base-the spring tension section that the mattress rests on. Pop on over to the link Tracy sent … Read More ...
Recycled book page hot air balloon decoration
Hot air balloons are such a fun image to work with and this set of Crafter’s Companion die cut and rubberstamps that include a vintage hot air balloon with 2 inspirational sentiments made me want to make a wall hanging … Read More ...
Die cut duck tape flowers are perfect to embellish flip-flops
Every summer I like to get new flip flops and of course that means new opportunities to embellish them. Duck tape is the perfect material as it holds up so well to the elements. And it die cuts like a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled necktie heart
With Father’s day next weekend making a special gift for Dad just might be on your “to-do” list. If Dad happens to be cleaning out his stash of ties why not craft him up a heart with them? Pop on … Read More ...
How to make a super-sized sprinkle pill paperweight
Making super-sized crafts is so fun! Anytime you can take a tiny object and make it BIG along with cute oh and functional that is a winner of a craft. That is just what this supersized pill is. Pop on … Read More ...
Gear up for a great Father’s Day card tutorial
Cardmaking is so fun and making a Father’s Day card is one of my favorite holidays to get out the dies, rubberstamps and the rest of the fun stuff in the crafting stash. For the card base I embossed a … Read More ...
How to make a pineapple out of a recycled pine cone
I can’t help myself but I pick up pine cones on my walks regularly. They are so pretty all by themselves. But during the summer they don’t tend to fit into the decor. Well, that has changed with this cute … Read More ...
How to make a recycled toy truck succulent planter
If you live in a small space but still want to have living plants around you here is probably the tiniest garden ever! Not to mention cute and recycled! Pop on over to the blog Lu Loves Handmade for the … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue bug-away candle holders
Making things that are cute is fun but if they also are functional well, that’s just super-crafting! What is the bane of a summertime event? Bugs. So why not make some pretty red, white and blue scented candle holders that … 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 a paper star fidget spinner
I just learned about fidget spinners this past weekend. I get the concept having your hands occupied while listening can be really helpful, doodling was what often kept my hands busy while listening. This fidget spinner is based on an … Read More ...
Stitch star shaped gift wrap
This project combines sewing with gift wrapping. The possibilities of what materials you could use are practically endless bu tin this case brown craft paper was used. Pop on over to the blog A pair and a spare for the … Read More ...