I was looking around for apple themed projects thinking ahead for teacher gift ideas for back to school season and I spotted this cool tutorial on how to print pumpkins with apples at the blog Frugal Mom Eh!. You can … Read More ...
How to make recycled vintage doily cloches
These are so pretty! I have spotted colored crochet doilies at the thrift store but have resisted buying them as I generally don’t use doilies for their intended purpose so I resist buying them. Now with this idea I can … Read More ...
Giveaway- $150 of Folkart Milk Paint
Giveaway- $150 of Folkart Milk Paint
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 28, 2016 and you are in the running for this amazing collection of paint!
Open to U. S. residents only please.
Looking for some inspiration on … Read More ...
How to make pom pom flamingos
Nothing is more iconic than the pink flamingo in the summer on a beautiful green lawn. Why not bring the fun inside and make some cute little pink pompoms and pair them up with a pink pipe cleaner. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make a portable grill
I had no idea you could make a portable grill from a clay pot. Along with a great tutorial on how to make a portable grill at the blog Our Peaceful Planet that Nancy sent in there is also patterns … Read More ...
How to make wooden puzzles
Awhile back I posted a link to how to make giant dice to play outdoor games with. Medina sent in a link to the blog Grillo Designs where there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make giant … Read More ...
How to make an action figure bookend
I’ve seen quite a number of bookends made with toy animals but this one made with an action figure cut in half is so fun! Pop on over to the blog Make Fun creating for an illustrated tutorial on how … Read More ...
Two fun recycled material summertime party games
I am definitely making these for my next summertime party. OK actually I am going to make the first one probably halfway through the first party after my guests have had their first beer. I will have a handful of … Read More ...
How to make a scrap yarn American Flag decoration
If you have a stash of yarn and looking to make a BIG yet super easy 4th of July decoration why not grab your red, white and blue yarn and pop on over to the blog Stitch and Unwind for … Read More ...
2 ways to make recycled cigar box chalkboards
Once you find a local store that you can pick up cigar boxes you inevitably get a little addicted to them. Mine happens to be next to the grocery store so I check in regularly and often times score some … Read More ...
How to make a leather cuff wallet
This idea for a stylish cuff that is also a great place to store a bit of cash, a credit card or other small items is brilliant! I can see making these in all sorts of materials beyond the leather … Read More ...
How to make 4th of July red, white and blue striped pom poms
Are you on the lookout for fun ways to dress up bottles of wine for hostess gifts when heading to parties? Why not make giant pom poms in different colorways for different occasions like these red, white and blue big … Read More ...
How to make a no-sew t-shirt dress
I love cutting up t-shirts as stretch fabric is so comfortable and the graphics on t-shirts are so fun. This link sent in by Petro to the blog Creative Homemaking where the step by step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make recycled can windspinners
I think it’s so fun to transform a modern container into a fun retro style decoration. Soda and beer cans come in beautiful colors and I bet virtually all of them would look great as a windspinner. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to weave on a branch
I am a big fan of Free People clothing but I had no idea they had a blog where they feature crafts like this cool branch with weaving in between the “Y” area. If this looks like something you would… Read More ...