This tutorial for how to make a stamp using silicone calk was my favorite of the collection of tips and creative ways to use silicone caulk in unexpected ways. Pop on over to the blog I am Sew Crazy to … Read More ...
How to make adorable Easter egg cups with hot glue
These adorable egg cups will have all your Easter guests asking how you made them! When you tell them it was simply hot glue they will be astounded. I also bet if you change the color of the “drips” to … Read More ...
How to make a shamrock garland for St. Patrick’s Day
Sometimes it’s fun to make a quick and easy holiday decoration just for the day to make it just a little bit special. This project uses streamers but I bet any paper like recycled newspapers, packing paper, or anything else … Read More ...
Keep all those ink pads out of the landfill by refilling them
This is such a great post sharing all sorts of ways to refill and refresh all the different types on stamp pads. I use all sorts of inks, dyes and pigments and sometimes I go a long time in between … Read More ...
How to make gold veins in poured cement projects
I love working with concrete, especially putting things in it before it dries completely. I haven’t yet tried putting veins of color in it though as I have only poured pieces completely. This involves pouring in phases. Pop on over … Read More ...
This DIY Scratch-Off Hack – Hide Secret Messages the Fun Way!
Looking for a super fun and creative DIY project that’s perfect for kids, parties, or even a surprise love note? This easy DIY scratch-off craft lets you hide secret messages under colorful shapes—just like a real lottery ticket, but homemade … Read More ...
How to make your own clay cutters
This awesome tutorial featured at the blog Love My Art Jewelry on how to make your own clay cutters uses copper sheets but if you are careful I bet working with recycled soda cans could work too. I have 3-d … Read More ...
Adorable chickens with egg gardens made with recycled egg cartons
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 ...