Isn’t it great when your decorations can magically transform into a party game? Love that! So when you go score your pumpkins be sure to get them with a bit of a stem so that you can make a ring … Read More ...
AnthroDesk is great for artists, crafters, and all sorts of makers
Please meet my new favorite crafting accessory-The adjustable standing desk by AnthroDesk
available on their US web site, As an artist and crafter working with paint, clay, jewelry making, planner pages and so much more being able to sit and … Read More ...
Dress up your corn hole game for Halloween
Have you played corn hole? I have a bit and boy can it get rowdy, especially when you play in teams. This idea for dressing up the corn hole game board like a monster is so fun for Halloween. You … Read More ...
Wood burning art using the elements in the wood’s grain
I tend to like the end grains on lumber. The patterns can be quite pretty. When I spotted this wood burned art that utilizes the knot of the wood as either the sun or the moon in this landscape I … Read More ...
How to sew little eyeballs in an old t-shirt for Halloween
How cute are these little eyeballs peeking out from the t-shirts? Pop on over to the blog Creative Kismet to see the front of the t-shirts that are covered in eyeballs and the step by step tutorial on how to … Read More ...
Great cube art group project and template
This is a classic quilt block that happens to be one of my favorites so when I spotted this group art project I knew I had to share it. Pop on over to the blog Art is Basic to see … Read More ...
How to make recycled egg carton eyes and more Halloween crafts
Egg cartons are a fun recycled material to work with. Over at the blog DIY and Crafting there is a great collection of 10 adorable recycled egg carton Halloween crafts including these sweet eyeballs that are cute individually or attached… Read More ...
Funnel painting technique
I have a feeling there probably isn’t anything that can’t be used used to paint with. Today’s item is a funnel of all things. The tutorial shows how well it works with kids but I bet artists of all ages … Read More ...
How to make a cute pumpkin countdown calendar for Halloween
I can’t believe that I found another great recycled project using pressed paper produce packaging…ah my old friend alliteration. This project is a fun and cute pumpkin countdown to Halloween calendar. Roll on over to the blog Choose to Thrive … Read More ...
How to make coffee filter bats for Halloween
There is something so magical about the simple detail of using two different size wiggly eyes. It turns any project into something cute and silly. This whole coffee filter bat tutorial is so fun! Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Great way to make a bow with scraps
If you are getting ready for decorating and gift giving here is a great project to keep in mind when working with your ribbon stash and you are left with a bunch of small pieces. No need to throw them … Read More ...
3 Pill art collages by Stefanie Girard
I haven’t posted a project in a while so today I thought I’d share some art that I have been making. Two of these pieces are on display with the Collage Artists Of America Show at the San Fernando Valley … Read More ...
Fun idea for wire, ribbon and recycled cork people for Halloween?
These little doll figures are so cute. I bet with just a few color changes and materials the technique could be altered to make darling little Halloween decorations. I spotted these wire, ribbon and recycled wine cork
figures over at … Read More ...
Recycled avocado crates make beautiful home decor
If I hadn’t said what this was made of would you have guessed? I certainly had no idea what is was. It never ceases to amaze me how talented people can be when they transform a simple bit of avocado … Read More ...
How to fold your own recycled newspaper bags
Oh these bags look awesome! I have a friend who still gets the newspaper so I have a great supply of newspaper. The sale flyers I bet would work great too and be more colorful. This would be a great … Read More ...