Nothing adds more fun to painted wood than buttons, beads, sequins and half pearl dots from Buttons Galore and More!
They are perfect for adding details to projects of all sorts materials. In this case I painted wood blocks, … Read More ...
2 silhouette deer in love shaker card
Nothing says winter goodness like sparkly snow and what better way to bring a little bit of that magic indoors is with a shaker card filled with iridescent sequins and beads from Buttons Galore and More.
This card is really … Read More ...
How to make Christmas tree tassel garland
This darling Christmas tree garland is made with tissue paper but I bet it could be made with all sorts of things like recycled wrapping paper, book pages, clothing or all different colors of green yarn. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make recycled pine cone and cork Christmas
If you will be enjoying a glass of wine this Thanksgiving think about saving the wine cork
so you can make a pine cone Christmas tree. I bet you could add the year on the bottom of the cork as … Read More ...
How to make a painted twig bouquet
This is such a simple idea but boy it looks so cool and modern. I bet this would be a great project to make when you are stuck indoors when it’s cold outside. Pop on over to the blog Homemade … Read More ...
How to make a stacked basket Christmas tree
Every year I make a new Christmas tree and this year my Christmas tree is a stack of recycled baskets painted with Testors Emerald Green Shimmer spray paint and accented with Red Rocket Glitter Burst Craft paint. This was … Read More ...
How to make your own wax stamps
Wax seals can add a really nice touch to a special note or Christmas card. Check out the fun tutorial Patti sent in to the blog Hearth and Vine where she shows how to make your own wax stamp with … Read More ...
Decorate books for the holidays with wrapping paper
I’m always on the lookout for fun and new ways to use books in my house to decorate and create art with so when I spotted this pile of books covered in plaid paper I wanted to share the idea. … Read More ...
How to make a darling boat ornament
This just makes you go, “aaawwww” it is so cute. If you want to make one of these little boats to decorate your Christmas tree or give as a gift pop on over to the link Ann sent in to … Read More ...
How to make a scrap wood Christmas Tree
I have started making Christmas trees this year to decorate my house. Well, I have started to gather the materials really and in addition to loving this scrap wood tree l love what Claire called her stash of hardware- “ironmongery”. … Read More ...
How to make yarn Christmas trees
These Christmas trees are the perfect project to get out the yarn that will co-ordinate with this year’s color scheme. What colors are you decorating with? Pop on over to Living Locurto for the tutorial on how to make yarn … Read More ...
How to make a shark bookmark
I love the expression on this shark bookmark. It just might encourage a bit of reading? Swim on over to the blog Hey Let’s Make Stuff for the easy tutorial on how to make a “shark mark” or corner bookmark… Read More ...
How to make a recycled yard stick Christmas tree
Rulers are definitely one of my favorite things to recycle into craft projects. I think this Christmas decoration is quite innovative and fun. I bet it would also be fun to make with a bunch of different rulers and yard … Read More ...
How to make die cut felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees
I am always looking for new ways to use my dies as I love die cutting. The new Crafter’s Companion Rose Flower and Daisy Flower dies are perfect for making felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees.
For the base of the … Read More ...
How to make recycled CD donut ornaments
Everyone loves donuts, don’ they? If you haven’t picked your Christmas theme maybe donut theme will be your winner. I am seriously considering it. Even if I don’t go full donut I will be making some of these as gift … Read More ...