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 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 ...
How to make a folded straw heart for Valentine’s Day
I can’t wait to try this recycled straw folded heart tutorial. It is so detailed it takes up 2 posts. I will be using this for the Rainbow Heart a Day Challenge I posted about. Another great project to make … Read More ...
How to make the easiest yarn hearts for Valentines Day
These are so easy you will be able to make one of these for everyone you know…and even people you don’t! How sweet is that!?
Pop on over to the blog Homegrown and Healthy for the easy tutorial on how … Read More ...
Cute cat gift wrap with paw and yarn ball
So many of us say we can’t draw but I bet all of us can draw this adorable cat paw reaching up for the ball of real yarn. Pop on over to the blog Let’s Wrap Stuff for the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make Valentine arrows great for place settings
If you are preparing a special meal for your Valentine here is a fun project to decorate the table. Pop on over to the blog Our House Now A Home for the easy tutorial on how to make paper arrows… Read More ...
How to embellish gloves with buttons for Valentine’s Day
Looking for a fun gift for a teacher or friend for Valentine’s Day? Why not dress up a pair of gloves with some pretty pink, white and heart-shaped buttons? Every time the recipient puts them on they will feel the … Read More ...
Art in a recycled candy heart box
If you happen to get a heart shaped box of chocolates this Valentine’s day (or you go out the day after Valentine’s day and buy a box for half price) here is a great way to recycle it after you … Read More ...
How to make heart shaped binoculars
These are so cute! I bet kids will love to make these as much as play with them. Pop on over to the blog Red Ted Art for the easy tutorial on how to make heart shaped binoculars out of … Read More ...
Cool way to fold a 6 pocket paper book
This is so cute and I bet would be fun to make for Valentine’s Day out of pretty heart themed papers like these. It could be filled with all sorts of goodies to give a scrapbooker or planner addict. … Read More ...
How to make a wrapped heart Valentine decoration
Wrapping things can be one of the easiest ways to create something. I have used old scarves and strips of fabric to make hearts like this but yarn is a great choice here. Also to make the heart with simple … Read More ...
How to make a hexagon tile heart for Valentine’s Day
Hexagons are a really trendy shape to work with these days. One place this shape shows up is in vintage style tiles. They are readily available still. With just a bit of paint these little hexi tiles can be transformed … Read More ...
Cupcake and heart decorations for Valentine’s Day
Half pearls from Buttons Galore make awesome sprinkles perfect to decorate a cupcake. They also can form letters such as “X” and “O” perfectly!
So I start out spreading out all the fun 28 Lilac Lane buttons, sequins, beads, … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day decorations of red branches and heart blocks
Paint and painting is my “go-to” medium this year. So for each holiday I am going to be painting my new decor elements. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so I thought I’d spray paint some recycled branches with … Read More ...
11 recycled yardstick projects
I love arrows and with Valentine’s Day the next holiday up in the decoration making list I was looking for new ways to make some arrows. This yardstick ruler is awesome as I have a bunch in my stash ready … Read More ...