I am definitely making these for my next summertime party. OK actually I am going to make the first one probably halfway through the first party after my guests have had their first beer. I will have a handful of … Read More ...
Red, white and blue Solo cup wreath
If you have a stash of plastic cups on hand for your 4th of July parting why not grab a few and make a wreath to decorate your front door. If they aren’t red, white, and blue I bet a … Read More ...
Giveaway- DIY Chalkboard Crafts: From Silhouette Art to Spice Jars, More Than 50 Crafty and Creative Chalkboard-Paint Ideas
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 7th, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun chalkboard craft book … Read More ...
How to make a scrap yarn American Flag decoration
If you have a stash of yarn and looking to make a BIG yet super easy 4th of July decoration why not grab your red, white and blue yarn and pop on over to the blog Stitch and Unwind for … Read More ...
How to make an embossed recycled plastic bracelet
Plastic packaging is a great source for jewelry making supplies and embossing is a great way to get designs on plastic. along with the tutorial there is a great tip for what paint to use as well! Pop on over … Read More ...
How to paint a can and make a vase
Paint can transform recycled elements like nothing else and trying out new techniques can be so fun when, if it doesn’t work out you didn’t mess up something expensive. Pop on over to the link Anna sent in to the … Read More ...
2 ways to make recycled cigar box chalkboards
Once you find a local store that you can pick up cigar boxes you inevitably get a little addicted to them. Mine happens to be next to the grocery store so I check in regularly and often times score some … Read More ...
How to make a leather cuff wallet
This idea for a stylish cuff that is also a great place to store a bit of cash, a credit card or other small items is brilliant! I can see making these in all sorts of materials beyond the leather … Read More ...
Giveaway- DIY String Art: 24 Designs to Create and Hang
Giveaway- DIY String Art: 24 Designs to Create and Hang
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 30th, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun modern spin on a classic craft.
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How to make 4th of July red, white and blue striped pom poms
Are you on the lookout for fun ways to dress up bottles of wine for hostess gifts when heading to parties? Why not make giant pom poms in different colorways for different occasions like these red, white and blue big … Read More ...
How to make a recycled spaceship
This is just so silly and I bet it would be so fun to make a whole bunch and hang them from tree branches. I may have aliens on my mind with the new Independence Day movie coming out. Pop … Read More ...
Make recycled material window shades
I am always on the look out for fun and unique ways to make window treatments. This colorful on is made with recycled telephone wire (one of my favorite recycled materials) and ribbon. Pop on over to the Eric Carle … Read More ...
How to make a no-sew t-shirt dress
I love cutting up t-shirts as stretch fabric is so comfortable and the graphics on t-shirts are so fun. This link sent in by Petro to the blog Creative Homemaking where the step by step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
25 great ideas for recycling old things
I bet most of us would only think of an ironing board for its intended use but what a transformation you can make with one buy removing the cover and using the grid and frame to upcycle it into thread … Read More ...
Book Review – Make Your Own Zoo
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 22, 2016 and you are in the running for this awesome book packed … Read More ...