I am a huge fan of the mohawk hairstyle. And for that matter spikes. So this adorable skull with spike mohawk is perfect. It is featured as a Christmas decoration here but I bet it would be cute as a … Read More...

I have seen these thread based buttons but didn’t know what their name was. Well they are called Dorset buttons. There is a great step by step tutorial on how to make Dorset buttons over at the blog Create Whimsy. … Read More...

I had no idea there were so many ways to make and use washi tape. Over at the blog Mel Stampz there is an amazing collection of more than 100 ways to make and use washi tape. One of … Read More...

This is such a fun idea! I love salty snacks so this is a dream wall for me. Halloween is traditionally a time when you hand out sweets but wouldn’t it be fun to mix things up with this? If … Read More...

There are so many things I like about this project and the writing over at the post on the blog Lovely Indeed. Not only that there are some great general crafting tips and techniques. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...

I was poking around (yah pun intended) for fun little crafts to make for holiday boutiques and this collection of pin cushions that use recycled elements is A-mazing!! Such variety and cuteness overload. Pop on over to the blog All … Read More...

I bet these are a blast to play with and so refreshing in the summer heat. Who wouldn’t want to be hit with these. I might even jump in front of one. I bet sewing these would make a great … Read More...

Looking for some fun Barbie fun this summer inspired by the movie? Well, why not whip up this darling recycled print tea cup and have a tea party. Or this could be a cute way to give a gift of … Read More...

This pink and orange necklace sure makes a statement and is so easy to make! I bet it would look great in all sorts of color combinations but this one is Barbie -tastic! Pop on over to the blog Pink … Read More...

I love the fact that I keep learning new ways to work with recycled materials. It seems endless! So today I learned that you can marblize recycled #2 plastic. Pop on over to Instructables to read the verry detailed step … Read More...

This cool piece of abstract weaving art is made with a large scale mesh but I bet plastic canvas would be great. I have tons of bits and pieces of fiber, beads, fabric, etc that would look so cool as … Read More...

Not many of us use an adding machine with the calculators on our phones. I was gifted a bunch of rolls of paper for them and this is the perfect project to make with them. Pop on over to the … Read More...

Who knew it could be as simple as a recycled piece of cardboard and a scrap of sheer curtain fabric to make a mini silk screening setup.

Well, it is. Pop on over to the blog Cloth Paper Scissors for … Read More...

Don’t you just adore discovering new ways to utilize tools and materials you already have? It’s like a burst of creativity that justifies holding onto those items that may not see daily use. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find … Read More...

I like to swap out the things I look at a lot….and I mean a lot! So finding ways to simply pop in a picture or a page from a magazine or my latest collage is always on my mind. … Read More...

I have saved some egg shells broken in half. I was going to use them to sculpt and caste with but this idea for painting the inside and using in a collage might be added to the list. Pop on … Read More...

I have tried combining wire with my ceramic projects but I haven’t tried making a whole weaving piece within a  piece of ceramics. Today’s project does just that in the most colorful way possible as seen in this spectacular photo. … Read More...

These days kids get lots of trophies. Maybe you are doing a big clean out before said kiddo is going off to college. Wouldn’t it be fun to take all those trophies and use them to decorate the table at … Read More...

I have a big stash of silicone molds. I love working with them as they are so flexible that anything is easy to get out. The old hard plastic candy molds worked great with chocolate and soap but other things … Read More...

There are a lot of ways to transform plastic into new and pretty things. The cool thing about this recycled plastic project is which plastic is used and how it creates a texture. “Pop” (literally) over to the blog The … Read More...