Have you “Painted with Diamonds”? It is the process by which you paint by numbers an image but with tiny crystals that can be either square or round. Kits can come either “full drill” or partial which means that you … Read More ...
Recycle a rock star into a fun flyer
Wanna add a little fun to your neighborhood? People of a certain age will surely appreciate this fun flyer. The free download for this fun joke flyer is available over at the blog Joy and Woe. I had to select … Read More ...
Super cute collection of easy sticks and stones art collages
I am going a bit nuts for rock collecting and painting right now. I also have a bit of a log and branch collection going. So this collection of rock and stick art really has my creative juices flowing. Rock … Read More ...
How to make darling little garden gnomes with recycled ice cream spoons
We used to get individual serving ice cream cups that came with their own little wooden spoon
(wide short flat wood stick) that were so fun to eat with. If you do too save them and you are all set … Read More ...
How to make a recycled branch and origami decoration
Branched are natures sculptures. Their natural leaves and blossoms are pretty on them but so can so many other things. Today’s project features origami cranes hanging from a branch in a pretty bottle. Pop on over to the blog Handbox … Read More ...
How to make wiggle eyes dice and why
Because they are hysterical! I dare you to “Look” ha! (pun intended) at these and not laugh. I’m sure they probably are not too functional but they sure are fun. Pop on over to the blog 30 Minute Crafts for … Read More ...
How to make a miniature ball of thread
If you crochet washcloths then you know exactly what these tiny items are. I was so surprised to see that you make them using a plastic pony bead
. I can’t wait the start making these as I want a … Read More ...
Great re-use for a broken truck tire toy
You don’t see tire swings in fairy gardens often but with this easy idea for using a broken toy truck tire for one just could change that. Swing on over to the blog Happiness is Homemade for more great fairy … Read More ...
How to make easy mini Christmas trees-never too soon to start holiday decor!
This mini tree reminds me of my vintage aluminum tree. I bet a whole forest of metallic pipe cleaner Christmas trees would look fun. These can also be used in miniature settings. Pop on over to the blog Play Trains … Read More ...
How to make adorable pet painted glass pets
This project combines several of my favorite things: wiggle eyes, flat glass gemstones 
and nail polish. Combine these three things and you get an adorable tiny pet rock. Pop on over to the blog Crafty Morning to see the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make darling feather ornament decor
I like the simplicity of this ornament. We often find little bits of things out on walks and creating a loop to frame it really kicks up the item. Pop on over to the blog Mit Strich and Faden for … Read More ...
Collage Art Book Review: The Psyche’s Gifts: Art, Art Making, and the Journey from Mental Illness to Mental Wellness
Collage Art Book Review: The Psyche’s Gifts: Art, Art Making, and the Journey from Mental Illness to Mental Wellness by Corinne Lightweaver
This book is filled with visual eye-candy!
The style and content is beautiful. Each piece is captivating at
… Read More ... How to make adorable recycled dryer lint dust bunnies
There is not one thing that you can put wiggle eyes
on and it turns into something cute or funny or both! I am so glad I a bin of dryer lint ready to go for this project. Hop on … Read More ...
How to make adorable miniature books out of recycled magazines
I am officially on the miniature bandwagon. I made “Pocket Monolith” that is available in my Art Candy Machine and also available are “Pocket Bernies” I am working on building a miniature museum gallery to do miniature photo shoots of … Read More ...
How to make and paint paper plate sunflowers
Using unconventional things to paint with can be so fun and make things even easier. I like making little dots with the opposite end of the paint brush. The center of these sunflowers uses an unconventional end of something too. … Read More ...