Talk about an amazing tutorial! Mel of the blog All Wrapped Up posted not only great step-by-step photos she has drafted up a schematic! But if that wasn’t enough she shared a new word, at least for me, “cartonnage” a … Read More ...
How to make soda can embossed and colored ornaments
Jenny sent in this cute tutorial posted at Craft Test Dummies for some cute ornaments made from soda (or other……hehe) cans. Holiday cheer, kind of like having your cake and eating it too.… Read More ...
Recycle wood chunks into your favorite holiday word
Over at the blog Recaptured Charm the clever crafter Lisa made word blogs from some old wood scraps and a bit of paint and paper. Check out her cute words at this post.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled soda can Christmas card
Jennifer sent in this great tutorial she posted at her blog Ferrellgraph-x on how to make a recycled soda can Christmas card. See how she did it at this post at Ferrellgraph-x.… Read More ...
How to make a foil pie tin rosette topiary centerpiece
As Jeromina wrote over at her blog Paper Plate and Plane, this is a “diva on a dime” pretty project. For all those who love working in metallic this decoration made from foil pie tin rosettes is beautiful! See how … Read More ...
How to make a paper tube snowflake
These are just so pretty and they come from such humble beginnings. See the great tutorial for making paper towel or bathroom tissue tube snowflake ornaments that Ashley sent in featured on her blog Chasing Fireflies.
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How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking
I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled holiday card garland
This fun recycled holiday card garland was spotted by the Lesson Plan Editor, Kristen and she forwarded it to me.Thanks Kristen. Pop on over to the blog Bobbie’s Art for the easy tutorial!… Read More ...
Peg Doll Nativity
This is just too cute! See close up pictures of this nativity scene that Bobbie of the Blog Clumsy Crafter made with scraps of fabric and peg dolls. She also has a tutorial her for how to paint them.… Read More ...
How to sew scrap paper Christmas trees and snowmen ornaments
This is a great way to take scraps of paper, cards or paint chips and turn them into charming Christmas tree and snowmen ornaments just with a few snips and stitches. Pop on over to the blog Elsie Marley for … Read More ...
How to make a Tree Advent Calender
This is so simple and pretty! Check out this wonderful Tree Advent Calender made from……I bet you can’t guess????? OK, I’ll tell you, paint chip samples! Thanks Melissa for designing this super project and sharing it with us on your … Read More ...
How to make a “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree
Kelly sent in a link to her blog My Simple Walk that includes a wonderful tutorial and video on how to make a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. I love these simple sparse style trees, I suppose it could be from … Read More ...
How to recycle an old decoration with twisting and wrapping with fabric
Surface treatments really can transform an object from something dull to something WOW! That’s what the clever crafter of the blog Copy Cat Crafts has done by taking an old reindeer and wrapping it with twisted fabric. See how to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled wool felted sweater wreath
I had such a hard time picking what single picture to share with you here, they were all so yummy! So what I’m saying is pop on over to the blog Green Eyed Monster for tons of great pictures of … Read More ...
How to make a recycled keyboard key garland
This just made me giggle! With everything getting hi-tech why not our Christmas decoration go hi-tech kitch! That is just what this keyboard key and ribbon garland is. Do your electronics need a holiday accessory such is this pop on … Read More ...