There’s no better way to welcome spring than with blooming flowers, and these tiny flower-shaped Easter baskets are the perfect craft to embrace both the season and the holiday. Not only are they a fun and festive way to celebrate … Read More ...
Big Idea! Make a giant Easter basket with a kiddie pool
Imagine the look on your child’s face when they wake up on Easter morning and discover a giant Easter basket made from a kiddie pool! It’s an Easter surprise that’s sure to be the talk of the day and … Read More ...
How to make a cute cardboard basket
I bet this would make a darling Easter basket and I bet it would look just as cute if it was made with the outside of a cereal or other type of recycled cardboard box with pretty colored graphics. Pop … Read More ...
Giveaway Winner of the 4 Green Crafting books in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
Congrats go out to KB V. of Renton, WA. She is the winner of the St. Patrick’s Day green book giveaway that includes:
1. The “green back” money folding book Extreme Origami
2. Draw 500 Things From Nature
3. Gardening … Read More ...
How to make a garden hedgehog and a light up mushroom
Hedgehogs are so darn cute! Who wouldn’t want a garden filled with these cute little guys. For the complete tutorial on how to make a garden hedgehog planter out of a recycled plastic bottle pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Cats In Hats Blog tour and giveaway
30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for Your Kitty
by Sara Thomas
Link to the Rafflecoptor Giveaway:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1017537212/?
This contest will run from 3/16 to 3/30 @ 12 AM EST. The publisher will give away:
ONE prize … Read More ...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle footstool
Plastic waste is a growing concern in today’s world. The accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic waste in landfills and oceans has a negative impact on the environment. To help reduce this waste, recycling is an excellent option. By reusing plastic, we … Read More ...
How to bleach pine cones
I had no idea you could bleach pine cones! But what a great way to turn a traditional fall element into a spring accent or focal piece. Pop on over to the blog Purple Hues and Me for the easy … Read More ...
Happy first day of Spring- celebrate with recycled paper butterflies
Over at the blog L’Atelier de Drine there is a collection of very pretty photos of designs that include these recycled sheet music dimensional butterflies. I love the words stamped (or printed on them) as everything is better with … Read More ...
How to make a 3 tiered basket storage centerpiece
I am a big fan of the 3 tiered tidbit trays traditionally made with plates. I have a small collection. I have seen them made with records and other items but never baskets. Let’s just say brilliant! And so easy … Read More ...
How to make a recycled plastic water bottle shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Need a last minute shamrock? Grab a plastic water bottle and some green paint and you’re good to go thanks to this cute tutorial featured at Crafty Morning. Pop on over to see more fun … Read More ...
Winner: Sew Dolled Up
Ellen D. is the winner of Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing by Boutique Sha… Read More ...
How to make a ruler table runner
Oh I am so making this! It will go with everything! Pop on over to the Country Living blog and read the full tutorial on how to make this ruler table runner. It is part of a post that … Read More ...
33 Easter Printables and projects
If you can name this song than you are too cool for school! Old school rap and Easter, two things I thought couldn’t be combined but the clever crafter at MaKoodle did it. This link and 32 more Easter printables … Read More ...
Happy Pi Day crafts
I love when crafts and math meet! So to celebrate Pi Day 3/14 here is a link to the blog Momgineer that features a whole bunch of quick and easy crafts you can make with your littles all based around … Read More ...