I love the simplicity of this nativity set. I bet it would look as cute in any size you make it based on the size recycled wood you may have on hand. You could make it big for the yard … Read More ...
Great way to upcycle a Christmas tree stand and more!
I have never thought of Christmas tree stands as pretty but all it takes is a coat of white paint and they look like cool modern industrial vase holders. Pop some greenery in them and they are transformed into beautiful … Read More ...
How to make giant concrete geodes
Geodes are all the rage right now and you know what they say- if you are gonna make something, why not make them super-sized!! Rock and roll over to the blog Made By Barb for the step by step tutorial … Read More ...
Fun hidden things
I spotted this lawn gnome in concrete and had to head on over to the blog to find out more about it. Well, it turns out it is a challenge post that features all sorts of “hidden” things. AS the … Read More ...
Darling vintage looking ice skates made out of recycled elements
I love how these ice skates look vintage but are made from things like twigs and paper clips. Go out for a walk or poke around your own yard for a bunch of twigs and then pop on over to … Read More ...
Mini display cages made from champagne cork wires
I have always been a fan of the little chairs that are made from recycled champagne cork cages. Making them into a tiny display cage is so cute! Imagine I tiny bird and nest inside of this tiny cage. Fly … Read More ...
A few fun ways reuse a wedding dress
This is such a beautiful photo and great idea for getting to enjoy a special dress that holds so many great memories of a special day. I bet it would work for all sorts of pretty cloths. This was included … Read More ...
Christmas tree made of mittens- great idea for donation collections
When I first spotted this pretty green tree I thought it was made of socks. But then after a closer look it is made of mittens. I thought it would be a great way to do a donation collection for … Read More ...
Books, cake plate and figurines make a great Christmas tree
I bet we all have everything on hand to whip up a cute Christmas tree like this one made of books, a pedestal cake plate and some figurines. I found this recycled book Christmas tree creation in an amazing collection … Read More ...
4 cute ways to give money at Christmas
OK, this made me giggle. I actually thought it would be fun to do with a sticker in a Christmas card. It could be fun actually with a Birthday party hat or other fun hat stickers. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make oversized acorns out of another nut
I love acorns. There is just something so cute about them. When I spotted these oversized acorns made out of walnuts
and pretty colors of yarn I know they were going to be my go-to craft decoration for this Thanksgiving. … Read More ...
How to make a lottery ticket Christmas tree
If you know people that like to play scratch off lottery tickets this Christmas tree made out of them could be the perfect way to give them a bunch. Or you could make it as a centerpiece and everyone at … Read More ...
2 more walk through art gallery show videos
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I thought you might like to see my latest 2 walk through art gallery shows. The “I’ll cut you” scissor painting is mine and the “pet rock” , embroideries, and the penmanship paper with barbed wire titled “They … Read More ...
Beautiful Christmas craft with the classic Popsicle stick
This is a beautiful project that I bet all levels of crafter could make. Grab your stash of Popsicle sticks
and go out for a walk in the forest (or the grocery store for some rosemary) and you are good … Read More ...
Great collection of recycled old wooden spool projects
I save my wooden spools
as I use up the thread and this project for cutting the ends off the spool to use them to make jewelry is awesome! It is featured at the blog Dishfunctional Designs. Pop on over … Read More ...