Recycled Crafts

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How to make recycled spool Christmas ornament

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I have a large stash of old thread spools. This happens when people know you sew and they are cleaning out stuff and run across a sewing supply stash. They ask you if you want it and who can say no to giving sewing supplies a new home. This combined with the fact that I like to do a different themed tree and Christmas this is going to be this year’s theme. I am going to start now and I should have a great collection. Pop on over to the blog Bonnie Projects read how to make recycled thread spool Christmas ornaments.

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Add a Splash of Joy to Your Crafts with The Big Book of Happy Crafts

If you love filling your home with color, personality, and handmade charm, then The Big Book of Happy Crafts by Lucia Mallea is going to be your new favorite creative companion. This book is an absolute celebration of cheerful DIY, packed with 24 vibrant and joyful projects designed to spark your imagination and make your space a little brighter.

Lucia Mallea brings her signature style—bold, colorful, and totally fun—to every project, from paper flower arrangements and party décor to custom accessories and playful home accents. The instructions are easy to follow, even for beginner crafters, and the materials are accessible—think paper, craft tools, and glitter (because yes, everything’s better with glitter).

What makes this book especially fun for those of us who love thrifting and upcycling is how effortlessly it encourages you to reimagine simple supplies into something magical. Whether you’re decorating for a celebration or just want your daily surroundings to feel a little more fun, this book offers creative ways to craft with joy.

It’s also a great reminder that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful—it just has to make you smile. And The Big Book of Happy Crafts does exactly that.

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