This is a dramatic transformation. These shoes were a basic tan and with a bit of red, white, and blue paint they are now a stylish and festive fashion statement. Pop on over to the link Cindy sent in to … Read More ...
How to make a portable grill
I had no idea you could make a portable grill from a clay pot. Along with a great tutorial on how to make a portable grill at the blog Our Peaceful Planet that Nancy sent in there is also patterns … Read More ...
Giveaway: Lillian Too’s 168 Ways to Declutter Your Home and Re-energize your Life
Giveaway: Lillian Too’s 168 Ways to Declutter Your Home and Re-energize your Life
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 14, 2016 and you are in the running for this book packed full of tips to organize your home … Read More ...
How to make wooden puzzles
Awhile back I posted a link to how to make giant dice to play outdoor games with. Medina sent in a link to the blog Grillo Designs where there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make giant … Read More ...
Happy 4th of July Craft Gossip Readers and Crafters!
This is a giant flag decoration I made with the help of my friends and family. They each put a hand print on it. I drew light pencil lines and then did the hand lettering within the stripes of some … Read More ...
How to make an action figure bookend
I’ve seen quite a number of bookends made with toy animals but this one made with an action figure cut in half is so fun! Pop on over to the blog Make Fun creating for an illustrated tutorial on how … Read More ...
Two fun recycled material summertime party games
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.
Open to U.S. residents only … Read More ...