Sometimes all it takes is a little detail switch to make a new store bought item into a vintage expensive item. That is just what Karen did with these little new Christmas trees. She swapped out their plastic bases with … Read More ...
How to make a Christmas tree with clothing hangers
I love making Christmas trees, especially out of unusual things and this one made out of clothing hangers 
is a fave! This seems like it would be one of those projects you could make at the office in a pinch. … Read More ...
How to make folded paper ornaments
When I spotted these paper ornaments I thought they looked like pine cones and I love pine cones. They are easy to make and wouldn’t they look cute made with all sorts of recycled and new papers? Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make giant recycled sweater acorns
Sometimes it can be fun to make something that is traditionally tiny super big. That is just these giant acorns are-fun! Pop on over to the blog Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make textile wall art
This wall art is beautiful. I love the limited color palette the artist used. All the different materials she used to create texture and patterns really make an interesting piece of wall art. If this looks like something you would … Read More ...
Make a leaf crown for celebrating Fall
Everybody enjoys sporting a crown once and while, don’t they? When you are out for a walk and spot some pretty fall leaves why not gather them up to make a fall leaf crown? Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Giveaway – Artistcellar supplies and how to stencil stepping stones
Enter to win:
-A 7×10 canson MM journal
-A set of Stabilo Pencils,
-Fude Ball Pen
-Pentel Stylo Pen
-A set of 4 Pitt Pens
-Chakra Series 6×6 stencils
-And three paints from Dina Wakley’s Media Line
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How to wood burn a “couple” set of letters
Initials are a fun way decorate and wouldn’t these letters with an ampersand make a great gift for newlyweds or an anniversary gift? To embellish the surface I wood burned the letters with their own letter and the ampersand with … Read More ...
How to make an hourglass time out stool
I love this photo and this project. Even though I don’t have a kid, I still think it would make a cool item to have around the house as anything oversized is fun. Pop on over to the blog The … Read More ...
How to make recycled t-shirt candy corn luminaries
Candy corns are great theme to use in all sorts of Halloween decorating and the simpleness of these luminaries is both elegant and festive. Pop on over to the blog DIY Crush for the easy tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a lamp out of picture frames
I’m not sure if I like this project because it’s made out of picture frames or that it uses little twinkle lights as its light source. This project allows for so much customization you really could do all sorts of … Read More ...
How to make cheesecloth Halloween ghosts
This little family of ghosts is so darn cute! The tutorial on how to make these cheesecloth ghosts is featured at the blog Eighteen25. I bet these would look cool hanging as well as how they are here sitting on … Read More ...
A whole bunch of ways to recycle sewing patterns
Graphics on vintage sewing patterns are so fun. They are a great look back at fashion and styles. Over at the blog House Revivals there is a great collection of ideas on how to use recycled sewing patterns all sorts … Read More ...
Hundreds of refashion tutorials and ideas
Over at the blog Refashionista there are literally hundreds (at least 333!) tutorials on how to refashion all sorts of clothing like this robe turned into a cute dress. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and spend some … Read More ...
How to make a recycled book page wreath
This recycled book page wreath is a great base for embellishments throughout the year. Cat sent in the link to her blog where she featured the tutorial to make it from scratch. Pop on over to her post that features … Read More ...