These cute little dollies made out of wooden balls and recycled wooden spools are part of a rather unusual and eclectic collection of both crafts and other things over at the blog China Mommy. If you like pink faux fur … Read More ...
How to make a “love” wire cake topper
This bent wire “love” is so elegant and dainty. I bet it would look great on a big and a little one like in the photo. I bet it would look great even on a cupcake. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a wire heart garland
This is such a dainty and delicate Valentine’s Day decoration. Included in the great tutorial on how to make this wire heart garland is a great tip on how to make smooth curves in the wire! Pop on over to … Read More ...
Paint by square disco ball Valentine decoration
Are you a fan of using an item traditionally used for one holiday and with just a bit of alteration it is perfect for another. That is what these disco ball ornaments have gone through. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
14 ways to make hearts for the Heart a Day Challenge
Last week I posted my first 7 ways to make hearts for the Heart a Day Challenge.
Here are my next 7 ways to make hearts for Valentine’s Day:
(from Left to right)
I love this idea for using vintage valentines to make dolls
Vintage Valentine’s can be so cute. The art has such a darling quality. These little dolls made with fun recycled doily and papers would be such a fun decoration to make. Pop on over to the blog to see close-ups … Read More ...
The cutest and easiest modern bunnies perfect for Easter
I am always on the lookout for bunny crafts, in my house the bunny decorations stay out year round. The multiply (as bunnies do) around Easter but they are always here and there. The wood beads are so pretty just … Read More ...
How to dip paint recycled glass bottles
This is one modern and easy upcycling project literally ANYONE can do!
Grab some empty bottles and jars and some pretty colored paint and pop on over to the blog Our House Now a Home for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make a giant dandelion
Dandelions are one of my favorite plants, they are kind of the mid-century modern flower of the lawn. This fun dandelion is made out of q-tips of all things! Pop on over to the blog The Chic Site for the … Read More ...
Heart a Day Craft Challenge – 7 ways to make a heart for Valentine’s Day decoration
Last week I posted a “Heart A Day Craft Challenge” and here are my first 7 hearts.
From left to right:
1. Washi Tape stripes and die cut (this collection of Valentine’s Day Washi tape is awesome!)
2.… Read More ...
Tons of recycled zipper jewelry ideas
Zippers
are one of the funnest things to use in unexpected ways. Over at the blog Eslamoda there is a huge collection of recycled zipper jewelry inspirations. The red zipper heart is so perfect for Valentine’s Day. This is … Read More ...
How to make a heart shaped pom pom
This is my first heart for the Heart A Day Craft Challenge. It was easy to make. All you need are pretty colored large pom poms and some scissors.
All you need to do is trim the pom pom … Read More ...
How to make a Hershey’s Kiss Diamond Ring
I bet my girl friends would have a blast making these at our next “book club” (in quotes as we do read books but it really is a “wine and food” club). I sometimes bring a fun little craft for … Read More ...
A bunch of fun matchbox crafts
I think I have loved matchboxes since I was little and making furniture for my doll house. This collection of matchbox crafts really brings me back. I especially like the Birthday candles and candle holders. I bet this would be … Read More ...
How to make geometric straw ornaments
I know Christmas is in the rear view mirror but these geometric straw ornaments are so modern and pretty I bet these would look cool as simple decor in all sorts of spaces. Pop on over to the blog Vintage … Read More ...