Chickens and eggs are in the news virtually every day so when I spotted this adorable craft at the blog Bodenseewellen I thought I’d share it with enough time to start growing the mini garden in time for Easter. I … Read More ...
How to make matchbook style packaging for all sorts of tiny things
I love vintage matchbooks and their graphics, they are such a cool little bit of history. Even the concept of a matchbook is dated as there isn’t smoking in public places. So repurposing the packaging format to hold all sorts … Read More ...
I love recycled book pages- they are perfect for heart Valentine pouches
These Valentine heart pouches made by sewing two recycled book pages together have a special tag that is a bit like a fortune cookie. I just think these are all kinds of right! If you love them too pop on … Read More ...
How to paint a Rothko inspired modern art piece
I make a lot of paintings and I am trying to be a lot loser and abstract. I do this by having a big stack of cut cardboard from recycled cereal boxes. If it’s ready to go then I can … Read More ...
How to dip-dye scrap fabric ribbons perfect for Valentine’s Day
Can you have too many bows? For gifts, for hair, or anything else you can think of. So many uses and so many color combinations. This tutorial is for dip-dying strips of fabric but I’m also going to try it … Read More ...
Candy wrappers get a new life as bright and bold jewelry
Candy and other packaging can have fun graphics and type. Why not use it to make bold and colorful jewelry. This technique for pouring resin in rings is pretty cool. I can’t wait to try it. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to use silicone molds to make translucent sparkly shapes
I have been leery of putting my silicone molds in the oven, even though they are safe to. It just seems odd to me. I was thinking of cutting a few of the shapes apart from the rest just to … Read More ...
Wax paper is a great art supply that is perfect for Valentine’s Day Hearts
I don’t think I ever thought of wax paper as a good surface for making art on or with but this adorable heart (perfect for Valentines Day) and the other ideas featured at the blog Craft Foxes have shown me … Read More ...
Altoid tins make great bases for mini shrines and alters
I seem to have an endless supply of tiny little things. I mostly pop them on a shelf and then occasionally clean the shelf off and everything ends up in a box. So this idea for making mini shrines or … Read More ...
All sorts of great craft uses for glycerine
I was looking up how to revive an old ink pad as I had one that looked like a great color but was dry. I found this great list of uses for glycerin in the craft room. One of the … Read More ...
How to make translucent paper
I recently unearthed my stamp collection and it it was an oversized stamp of an old fashion slide frame. So I went on the hunt for tutorials on how to make translucent images and I found this video on how … Read More ...
Cute paper critters cuddle treats to give
Kitty, puppy, teddy and Koala which every you love (or all) you will want to make these cute paper animal treat wrappers. I love the way they “hug” all sorts of things like candies and pencils. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Celebrate the Year of the Snake by making a colorful one
I have seen some calls for snake art to celebrate the Year of the Snake and so I’ve been looking around for inspiration. This project that includes simple folding and a recycle tp tube is darling. I bet it would … Read More ...
Have you ever used an iron when decoupaging?
This is a fun project whether you use traditional decoupage methods or you try using the iron technique. I plan on trying the ironing decoupage technique because I never seem to be able to get the wrinkles out. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make a “sweet and spicy” recycled locket
It so fun when you can find a new use for something that is totally unexpected. That is just the case with this adorable little locket project. I did give you a clue in the title. Pop on over to … Read More ...