These yarn wrapped monogram ornaments are just darling. What a great use of scrap yarn. See how to make yarn wrapped wire letter ornaments over at the blog Home Heart Craft.… Read More ...
Review- Handmade to Sell: Hello Craft’s Guide to Owning, Running, and Growing Your Crafty Biz
First you make stuff, then people say they love it and you make stuff for other people. The next step, sell it! But how to do it? Well Handmade to Sell is the book for you! It covers just … Read More ...
How to make a recycled wine bottle dispenser
OK, after you drink that yummy bottle of wine why not turn it into a dispenser for oil or whatever you need to store some liquids in. See how to etch a bottle over at the blog Crafts Unleashed.… Read More ...
How to use alcohol inks to decorate old glass
Over at the blog So Crafty there is a fun way to use alcohol ink to dress up glass. This technique could be used in all sorts of color combos perfect for this holiday season.… Read More ...
How to make recycled handle photo holders
These photo holders made from recycled knobs are just darling. I bet they would also make great place card holders for the holidays. See how to make photo holders from knobs over at the blog Crafty Goodies.… Read More ...
How to make a wine bottle vase
Over at the blog Pretty Pauper there is a tutorial on how to make a wine bottle vase. The cool thing about this tutorial is the way you cut the bottle with simple things you are sure to have around … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf
This is such a pretty leaf and easy to make. Pop on over to the Joyful Stamper blog for the full tutorial on how to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf.
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How to make a recycled material matching game
Over at the blog Sol da eira: Jogo de enroscar there is a tutorial on how to make a matching game made with recycled screw lids.… Read More ...
How to make a crayon stained glass hand turkey Thanksgiving decoration
Pop (or strut) on over to Blog A La Cart to see a fun tutorial on how to make a crayon stained glass hand turkey Thanksgiving decoration.… Read More ...
Review: Craft Activism: People , Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In
Craft Activism: People , Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In is such an inspiring book! If you have ever made anything then you know how good you feel after. Even better … Read More ...
How to make a pumpkin lollypop centerpiece
More pumpkin goodness today! I think this would make a fun centerpiece for Thanksgiving.”Pop” on over to the blog Little Fishpond for the tutorial on how to make a pumpkin lollypop centerpiece.… Read More ...
How to make recycled sweater pumpkins
Today I have some “warm and fuzzy” pumpkins made with recycled sweaters perfect for a Thanksgiving decoration. Pop on over to the blog The Country Chic Cottage for the full tutorial on how to make recycled sweater pumpkins.… Read More ...
MAKE IT BETTER: A CRAFTALONG FOR SANDY RELIEF
MAKE IT BETTER: A CRAFTALONG FOR SANDY RELIEF
Many Sandy victims in New York City and surrounding areas are living without power, desperately trying to keep warm. Reports from the hardest-hit areas are that folks are in need of warm … Read More ...
Gum wrapper weaving goes out for coffee
Weaving gum wrapper crafts go waaaaay back but I love the new spin Marisa of the blog Mar de Sonhos: Imitation of Life put on her weaving by using coffee bags to make this cute lunch bag.… Read More ...
Review: Journal It! Perspectives in Creative Journaling by Jenny Doh
I love books like Journal It! Perspectives in Creative Journaling that include art and design from multiple designers because you get so many different styles. It has become increasingly clear to me that replicating another artist’s exact aesthetic is not … Read More ...