What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and use … Read More ...
How to make Valentine Arrows and quiver
Here is a fun Valentine craft that includes not only pretty arrows it has a darling way to make a recycled quiver to keep them in too. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Pair for the free printable … Read More ...
Lovely stamped and painted feathers
Oh my! This is too cool! I am constantly amazed at the things clever crafters come up with the recycle and upcycle like these feathers! I never would have thought of a feather as a surface you could stamp on. … Read More ...
How to make a tissue paper Valentine Heart decoration
Do you happen to save your heart shape candy boxes from previous Valentine’s Days? If so here is a fun way to use the bottom to make a new decoration for this year. Pop on over to the blog Twitchetts … Read More ...
How to make a Star Wars Stormtrooper Pinata
I am officially please to share my first Star Wars recycled craft project thanks to Julia for sending in this link to Wholesale Party Supplies where there is a great tutorial on how to make a Stormtrooper pinata out of … Read More ...
16 homemade paint brushes for all sorts of effects
This list of 16 things to use as paintbrushes would be great for artists of all ages. What a fun way to experiment with different painting effects and brush strokes. Pop on over to the blog Babble Dabble Do for … Read More ...
How to make vintage style Valentine arrows
Arrows were my Valentine theme last year and with this great design for vintage style arrows I think they will be again this year. Vintage style arrows could be a decorating element beyond the Valentine season. If these look like … Read More ...
How to make a mounted dear head
Earlier I posted a great list of gold projects. I guess gold is my color this year? I have always love everything antler so this paper clay dear head with gold tipped antlers made of sticks is sooooo cool! Pop … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow of magnetic blocks
These are simply beautiful all by themselves but the fact that they are magnetic makes the possibilities for art even better. Pop on over to the blog You Clever Monkey for the tutorial on how to make these rainbow magnetic … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper bag journal
What I really like about this recycled paper bag journal is how the handle gets incorporated into the design. I bet this would work with gift bags too. Pop on over to the blog ArtBar for the full tutorial on … Read More ...
17 great GOLD projects to kick off 2016
Happy New Year everyone! I thought I’d share a link to a great list of super easy projects anyone can do and will surely transform a simple object into one that will make you smile this new year! Pop on … Read More ...
The easiest way to transfer images
When I spotted the title, “the easiest way to transfer images” I did have to check it out. And YUP! This is super easy. If the art you make involves transferring images you will definitely want to check this out. … Read More ...
How to make a straw Christmas ornament
Have you noticed all the new pretty paper straws available these days? They are the perfect party accessory. If you have a few left over they are easily transformed into a craft material. Pop on over to the blog Make … Read More ...
50 ways to repurpose old drawers
This is a great recycled drawer project. It is pretty and functional. I really like the color choices as well. This project is featured in an equally amazing list of 50 recycled drawer projects featured at the blog Saved by … Read More ...
How to make a scrap fabric garland
Projects that involve ripping can be fun for crafters of all ages and the holidays are all about crafting together. This scrap fabric and ribbon garland is a great project to do together. Pop on over to Dana’s blog to… Read More ...