Wrapping things can be one of the easiest ways to create something. I have used old scarves and strips of fabric to make hearts like this but yarn is a great choice here. Also to make the heart with simple … Read More ...
How to make a hexagon tile heart for Valentine’s Day
Hexagons are a really trendy shape to work with these days. One place this shape shows up is in vintage style tiles. They are readily available still. With just a bit of paint these little hexi tiles can be transformed … Read More ...
Cupcake and heart decorations for Valentine’s Day
Half pearls from Buttons Galore make awesome sprinkles perfect to decorate a cupcake. They also can form letters such as “X” and “O” perfectly!
So I start out spreading out all the fun 28 Lilac Lane buttons, sequins, beads, … Read More ...
How to make recycled notebook paper Valentine treat bags
I have used this bag making tutorial for a long time but never thought about using school notebook paper. They look so darling! I especially like the little scalloped edge touch. Pop on over to the blog White Gunpowder for … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day decorations of red branches and heart blocks
Paint and painting is my “go-to” medium this year. So for each holiday I am going to be painting my new decor elements. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so I thought I’d spray paint some recycled branches with … Read More ...
How to make a light up Olympic torch
Are you getting excited about the Olympics? I don’t follow it too closely but when I do watch it can be exciting. I remember as a kid watching the figure skating with my Mom as she was really into it. … Read More ...
Fun way to use simple packing tape to add bling to your projects
I love when you can use supplies that you have on hand for your day to day life and use them in a creative way for your crafting. You too? Pop on over to the blog Simply Simple Stamping to … Read More ...
Button and sequin ornament Christmas decoration
Christmas decorations that can also display a pretty card or photo are a great choice for crafting projects. And a super-fun way to customize blank wood objects is with a coat of paint and pretty colored sequins and beads from … 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 tiny tea light jack-o-lanterns
Can you say cute!!!!??? These are beyond cute! I am running right out to get some tea lights
and I will be getting my orange glitter on to embellish them up. This wonderful idea and tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a recycled fabric spider web Halloween decoration
Spider webs are a great Halloween decoration and they can be made in virtually any size from tiny to giant and out of so many different materials. This one is made with fabric. Pop on over to the link Katerina … Read More ...
Decorate a pumpkin with sequins and buttons
There probably isn’t anything that can’t be upcycled and embellished with sequins and buttons.
Buttons Galore and More has a great selection of sequins and buttons that can be used on everything to add a bit of bling.
Since I … Read More ...
Candy corn stacked shadow box Halloween decoration
Candy corns are one of my all time favorite decorating themes for Halloween. Do you remember last year’s Candy corn pedestal lights? This year I decided to make stacked shadow boxes painted in each of the colors of a … Read More ...
12 unusual painting techniques
This is a great collection of 12 painting techniques that are originally for nail art but could be used for all sorts of painting projects from fine art to crafts. These would be great for miniature work! I can’t wait … Read More ...
How to make ice cream cone ornaments
You know all those scraps of fabric you save? Well, here is a fun project that you can you them to whip up for all sorts of decorating uses. I am thinking gift toppers for Christmas? Pop on over to … Read More ...