Mason Jars are always perfect for entertaining but get kicked up for Summer parties with decoupage and tissue paper! These super cute and trendy watermelon, strawberry and pineapple Mason Jars start with torn pieces colored tissue paper and decoupage medium. … Read More...
DIY Felt Flower: Anemone
I recently made a wooden initial board as a wedding gift for dear friends of mine. I decorated it with beautiful felt flowers. I came up with 5 different designs and sharing today a tutorial for a felt anemone.
PDF patterns for you to transform paper and cardboard waste into beautiful 3D sculptures
These 3D patterns are great to make your own paper / cardboard sculptures. It could be an animal trophy to hang on your wall, a paper lampshade, an object to put on your desk or even a mask for Halloween.… Read More...
Twine Wrapped Easter Egg Holder Upcycle DIY
Do you like zen projects that can take a bit of time but are relaxing? Then I bet you will like this this great way to recycle those cheap plastic eggs you see at Easter time! Twine wrapped plastic eggs … Read More...
Easy recycled shoe eco Friendly Bird Feeders
OK- here is a new one that looks so cute. It is the kind of thing that will make you do a double take when you spot it. Especially when the tree has several shoes on it (see an expample … Read More...
How to make an upcycled Spring Easter bunny decoration
The cutest thing about this spring bunny is the way his head wobbles when you touch it. He’s made from scraps I had lying around. I even made the spring from old garden wire. The bunny is a lovely simple … Read More...
How to make a recycled Plastic Egg Carton Wreath
Don’t toss those clear plastic egg cartons, you can remove the cups and make a darling fresh as spring wreath. Pop on over to Whimziville for the step by step tutorial on how to make a recycled plastic egg carton … Read More...
Paint Pour Designs Using a Recycled Sink Strainer
Paint pouring is very trendy right now, but using a recycled sink strainer to make beautiful art is quite unique! See the step by step tutorial sent in to the blog Purple Hues and Me that features how to use … Read More...
Natural Blue Eggs Used As Succulent and Air Planters
Succulents and air plants continue to be very popular and these natural blue eggs are adorable to place on the Easter table at each place setting. The guests can take it home as a favor. They are fun and inexpensive … Read More...
Felt Covered Wolf Notebook
Turn a plain composition notebook into this felt wolf notebook with free printable wolf templates. You can learn how to make your own felt book here. Use storebought felt
or DIY your own felt too.
How to dip paint recycled glass bottles
This is one modern and easy upcycling project literally ANYONE can do!
Grab some empty bottles and jars and some pretty colored paint and pop on over to the blog Our House Now a Home for the tutorial on how … Read More...
Easy Loom Knit Scarf for Beginners
Loom knitting is the perfect yarn craft for busy people. Most projects come together quickly and require only a few basic steps. This is a great entry point for needle knitting to start kids on or even to try yourself.… Read More...
Free Seed Stitch Hat Knitting Pattern
Seed stitch is one of those patterns that people either love or hate. I really like the texture of it and find it fun to knit.
Most Seed Stitch hat patterns include ribbing at the bottom, but this one from … Read More...
Pascal the Parsnip
After the success of last years sale’s of Kevin the Carrot, Katie and the children, Pascal the Parsnip was the new addition to the Christmas plush toys on sale at Aldi supermarket.
Shoppers queued up on the date they were … Read More...
How to Finger Knit a Blanket
Finger knitting is typically thought of as a simple way to “knit” a few stitches at a time and make small projects, and it’s often used as a gateway to fiber arts and knitting for children.
But you can make … Read More...
Whimsical Thread Spool Christmas Trees
This is a fun and easy way to upcycle thread spools to make a OOAK Christmas décor. I just learned the term OOAK- did you know that it stood for One Of A Kind? So if this term is new … Read More...
Scrap Bin Stockings!
I have been trying to use up some of my odd balls of yarn left over from projects, which makes me feel industrious and is kind of fun because its a way to relive old projects.
Vickie Howell has a … Read More...
Mixed-Media Christmas Trees from an old shoe box
A forest of mini Christmas trees in different sizes can make a great mantel or shelf decoration. These little trees hold a lot of potential. They can also be used in gift decorations, card making or as an ornament for … Read More...
Silver plate Tray Christmas Countdown Calendar
This is a good way to repurpose a silver plate tray and turn it into Christmas décor that you can use year after year. This has to be one of the most elegant countdown calendars I have ever seen. If … Read More...
How to Make Your Own Jumbo Knitting Needles
Jumbo yarns are everywhere these days, and using those giant threads to make chunky throws and knits means you can whip up a gift or an accessory for your home in almost no time at all.
Only trouble is, the … Read More...