Yup! Another great idea for recycling those cardboard tubes into a fun craft that I bet will provide hours of pretend play and singing along with I bet a bit of dancing too. Oh and dress up! Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make a scrap fabric pom pom
I was captivated by how pretty this pom pom was. It is made out of all those little scraps of fabric you end up with when squaring up your fabric after washing it. Pop on over to the blog Molly … Read More ...
Die cut bird recycled sweater drink cozy
I love working with recycled wool felted sweaters and the cuff part makes a great drink cozy that is a perfect surface to embellish with die cuts. And the bird mixed media die will cut through recycled wool felted sweaters … Read More ...
How to make a recycled gumball machine fairy garden
I have been collecting clear containers to make little fairy gardens but I never thought of a vintage gumball machine! How cute! Pop on over to the link Ann sent in to the blog Duct Tape and Denim for the … Read More ...
Planner charm die cut from a recycled shampoo tube
I am always on the look out for sources of pretty materials to work with in my crafting. Shampoo bottles are a great source of pretty colored plastic. They can easily be die cut with bird mixed-media dies and Gemini … Read More ...
How to make striped pom pom Easter Eggs
Pom poms come in so many pretty colors and are fun to use in all sorts of crafty ways. They can be easily shaped with a very surprising tool not generally used in crafting Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day rainbow wreath
I never would have though to cut a styrofoam wreath in half to make a rainbow but the clever crafter over at the blog The Creative Orchard did! She also added rainbow raindrops and a pot of gold to make … Read More ...
Cool way to dress up your hoodie cords
I have embellished my hoodie cords with pom poms on the ends and I have seen beads slid onto the cords but wrapping them? No…..until now! How cool is this? Pop on over to the blog Alice and Lois for … Read More ...
How to make a no sew pocket wall organizer
Can you ever have too much organization? Not to mention pretty and and easy to make! The combinations of fabrics is endless. Pop on over to the blog DIY Candy for the easy tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...
Great upcycle detail you can use on any drawers
I bet we all have painted furniture that includes drawers. I have never though thought about painting or decorating the sides of them. Well, Ann sent in this tutorial where she dress up the side of her drawers with decoupaged … Read More ...
How to make paper bag planters
I really like how organic these paper bag planters look. The stenciling makes me think of coffee bean sacks. Pop on over to the link Medina sent in to the blog Grillo Designs for the step by step tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make a table top fire pit
So yesterday I posted about a book that features all sorts of concrete projects that you can get yourself in the running for by leaving a comment. Today I have a link to the blog Dunn Lumber that features a … Read More ...
How to make Lego head lights
Lego lights!!!! Best yet these are made with recycled baby food jars. Now don’t think you can’t make these if you think you can’t draw. The great tutorial over at One Little Project at a Time with take you step … Read More ...
Half painted sticks and rope napkin rings
A current trend right now that I am in love with is the half painted object. I have seen a lot of cool half painted rocks but these little stubby half painted sticks are so cute! Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a string art heart
This string art heart is so mod and stylish I bet it would look great in any kind of decor. Pop on over to the blog Pattiewack.com for the easy tutorial on how to make a string art heart. … Read More ...