Oh how I love Bob Ross, I think he was probably the first professional artistic influence in my life. I was captivated by what he created before my eyes. This tiny little collapsing dancing doll is also a fun throw … Read More ...
Scrap fabric dolls perfect for Christmas decorations
Small scraps of fabric can be fun to play with and mix together to make colorful little dolls like these. At first I thought they were made with a clothes pin base but they are actually made with an optional … Read More ...
How to make recycled teddy bear jar Christmas light decorations
Ho Ho Ho my recycled teddy bear cookie jars say! With an easy coat of paint with an Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit , Mini Powairpod AirBrainz Air Compressor and some free downloadable graphics from below you too can upcycle a … Read More ...
Recycled matchbox countdown calendar
It’s no secret I love countdown calendars. In fact I will be sharing the one I have made for this year soon. But Daria of the blog Kittenhood sent in a link to hers that I think is just adorable! … Read More ...
How to make your own name stamp great for decorating shipping boxes
Most of us have to ship some gifts this time of year and I thought it would be fun to make my own name stamp and decorate my shipping boxes this year. Pop on over to the ClearSnap blog to … Read More ...
Great Giant greeting card idea- Send a Hug
This project combines so many cool elements- it is personal, it is crafty, and its BIG! You know what a fan of BIG and easy projects I am. Pop on over to the blog Paging Supermom for the tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make recycled trophy place card settings
I have a question for all of you parents with kids that have grown up through the “participation trophy” era, do you have a huge stash of trophies that you are looking to do something with? I don’t happen to … Read More ...
Recycled roof wind turbine pumpkin
I believe this is another first for me- recycled roof wind turbine! Have you ever made anything from a roof wind turbine? Not me. But this adorable set of pumpkins is such a great project for a big fall yard … Read More ...
Great way to cut an old recycled cd
If you like the look of recycled cds but have been intimidated by them as they can be a challenge to cut? Well, pop on over to the blog Make it Easy Crafts to see what tool she came up … Read More ...
How to make faux raw cotton branches
Raw cotton is so pretty but I can’t say I would find it out in nature here in SoCal so this tutorial sent in by Borei is just what I need to go along with the pine branches, acorns and … Read More ...
How to make folded paper fall leaves
These folded fall leaves are just darling. I bet they would look cute used as a wreath or in a centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Pop on over to the blog Happy Clippings for the free template and tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to paint ghosts on a cell phone case
If you like to update old cell phone cases with holiday themes this tutorial on how to paint ghosts is perfect for Halloween. The tutorial can be used on all sorts of surfaces and the ghosts are so cute I … Read More ...
How to make your own car air fresheners
I think today I have another first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a tutorial on how to make a car air freshener. Well thanks to Gemma for sending in a link to her blog May Inspire … Read More ...
How to make recycled pinecone pineapples
If you like to decorate for Christmas with unconventional themes and colors you may just fall in love with these pineapples made from recycled pinecones like I did. Pop on over to Britt and Co. for the easy tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make a Day of the Dead Doily banner
Doilies are fast becoming one of my go-to surfaces to embellish and create on. I thought they looked a bit like the papal picados that are often used to decorate for all sorts of festivities, they just needed a whole … Read More ...