Pretty eclectic combo, eh? I picked them because I like the color combo. I have been having a lot of fun arranging my books by color or by forming an image with them as I did at Valentine’s day by … Read More ...
How to make a match embellished tray
I really like the look of this tray that has wooden matches embedded in 3 D Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. I wouldn’t have ever thought of matches as a decoupage element but I think they look great. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make a mini tree house
Or wouldn’t his make a cute centerpiece that would be just darling filled with tiny cupcakes and cookies? Pop on over to the blog Northstory for the tutorial on how to make a mini treehouse perfect for indoor and outdoor … Read More ...
How to make a “mini” water blob
This look so fun! While these are called mini water blobs they look like giant ones to me as I think of the chill packs you put on your head or soar joint when it hurts. They are easy to … Read More ...
How to make hand heart bookmarks
I am now on the look out for 4th of July crafts and Mother’s Day crafts and I spotted this cute tutorial on how to make heart hand bookmarks over at the blog Nearly Crafty. I bet every mom would … Read More ...
How to make 50 Outdoor games
Nothing beats playing outside when the weather is nice. And games that bring out the competitive side in family and friends can build memories that will last a lifetime. This first doughnut eating game is definitely happening at my next … Read More ...
How to embellish plates with transfers
The combo of bugs on these pretty vintage saucers is so fun! I want to go image surfing and see what kind of images I would put on my stash of vintage saucers to dress them up for spring. Pop … Read More ...
How to make wood arrows
Arrows as a craft and jewelry theme have been all over and I have to say I am on board with it as an image to use in crafting. At Valentine’s Day I have been making them out of pencils, … Read More ...
How to make plastic bottle Shark cup game
This project is one of those that’s as fun to make as it is to play with after you are done crafting. Over at the site Krokotak there is a tutorial on how to turn a recycled plastic bottle into … Read More ...
Giveaway: Map Art Lab, Jill K Berry stencils, scissors, washi tape and more!
I love putting together craft book and supply giveaways and today’s is packed full of all sorts of goodies that co-ordinate nicely to make all sorts of mixed-media art and projects. Leave a comment in today’s post by April 16, … Read More ...
How to make organic lawn stars for the 4th of July
OMG! When I read how these were made my lawn is not going to be safe from art of all sorts for every holiday and even just because! Pop on over to the blog Pink and Green Mama to see … Read More ...
How to make iridescent Fairy wings
UPDATE Jul 2020: The original website has been taken down. We have saved a PDF copy of this tutorial that you can download: How-to-make-iridescent-wings.
I love it when I look at something and think it is made with … Read More ...
Over 25 stone and wire mesh projects
I have recently made a bunch of unusual projects with chicken wire and I was looking more that I could do outside as I have been working on the yard these days. Over at the blog My Desired Home there … Read More ...
Unusual magazine rack ideas
This is a really cool way to organize and store your magazines. I want to make a version of this with recycled tin cans by cutting both the top and bottom off with a “Safety can opener” so … Read More ...
#TBTCraft How to make a nature centerpiece
This simple centerpiece is so unusual and unique I had to share it. It is made up of dried plants and it is titled a fall centerpiece but the style and shape would be great for all sorts of plants. … Read More ...