I wanted to share with you a few pieces of art I have been making. This first piece above is a Christmas card that I then added all sorts of other bits of art and washi tape. The envelope is … Read More ...
Winner- The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration & Techniques for Art Quilting
Congrats go out to Janet S. of Minneapolis, MN as she is the winner of The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration & Techniques for Art Quilting… Read More ...
How to make sparkly Recycled salt shaker Christmas ornaments
I had been collecting salt and pepper shakers for a while as they can be used for all sorts of recycled projects, along with actually using them for their intended purpose. This project is great because you can temporarily make … Read More ...
How to make a candy cane star Christmas decoration
Along with this awesome star Christmas decoration made out candy canes
featured at the blog Country and Victorian Times there are also 2 other wreath style decorations. Who knew the simple candy cane was so versatile? Pop on over the … Read More ...
How to make recycled macaron glitter Christmas ornaments
The colors of these ornaments are so pretty. The paint colors coordinate so well with the glitter centers. Pop on over to the blog I Am A Homemaker for the step by step tutorial on how to make recycled bottle … Read More ...
How to make origami ornaments
These little origami Christmas ornaments are made with fabric but I bet they would work with paper with just a few adjustments. Pop on over to Through the Eyes of a Quilter for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
Fun way to play and learn with Christmas candy
Nothing says Christmas like Hershey Kisses. They can get kind of addicting. Well, another thing that can be addictive is playing games with kiddos. They can go forever. Get them in on the act by having them make this memory … Read More ...
Tiny Christmas trees made from all sorts of recycled materials
I couldn’t quite make out what the Christmas tree on the left was made with. Can you tell? If you can’t tell pop on over to the Stampington and Company blog to read all about what these mini recycled material … Read More ...
Mini snowmen made from peanuts and acorn caps
I think this project my confuse my squirrels but I have all the supplies on hand or should I say hidden all over my yard. Kind of like a reverse Easter egg hunt. Pop on over to the Sweet Paul … Read More ...
How to make a paper chain Christmas countdown calendar
I bet everyone will enjoy making this countdown calendar as much as using it! This paper chain project could be made with all sorts of papers and themes. Pop on over to Mod Podge Rocks for the step by step … Read More ...
Little tiny houses that would be great for a winter village decoration
Oh I am so gonna give these little houses a try. I would love to make a whole little Santa’s Village Christmas decoration
out of them. They were part of a little collection of paper houses at the blog Two … Read More ...
Whimsical Thread Spool Christmas Trees
This is a fun and easy way to upcycle thread spools to make a OOAK Christmas décor. I just learned the term OOAK- did you know that it stood for One Of A Kind? So if this term is new … Read More ...
How to make a light up ugly Christmas Sweater
OK, now this is an over-the-top fun and festive Ugly Christmas Sweaters! You could take even just one of these elements and go crazy with your sweater project. Pop on over to the blog The Mommy Promotion for the … Read More ...
Mixed-Media Christmas Trees from an old shoe box
A forest of mini Christmas trees in different sizes can make a great mantel or shelf decoration. These little trees hold a lot of potential. They can also be used in gift decorations, card making or as an ornament for … Read More ...
Silver plate Tray Christmas Countdown Calendar
This is a good way to repurpose a silver plate tray and turn it into Christmas décor that you can use year after year. This has to be one of the most elegant countdown calendars I have ever seen. If … Read More ...