Just in time for the holidays the fine peeps at Buzzfeed have done what they do best – create a list that is packed full of 46 amazing ideas for crafting and decorating with string lights and rope lights. … Read More...
Giveaway: Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments from around the House
Leave a comment in today’s post by Wednesday November 26th, 2014 and you will be entered to win a copy of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments from around the House by Liz Lee Heinecke.
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How to make recycled plastic egg acorns
Acorns are my favorite fall icon and what a fun idea to turn plastic Easter eggs
into acorns! Pop on over to Jenny’s blog Craft Test Dummies for a great step-by-step tutorial and video on how to make recycled plastic … Read More...
How to make a vertical sign
I have to say I usually think of signage horizontal but this sign really works vertical and is perfect for smaller spaces. Best yet it doesn’t require any nails in the wall to display so it is perfect for swapping … Read More...
How to make a wicked cute dress from 2 t-shirts
Jeni at Lola Nova Upcycling made this cute dress for Halloween but I would wear it year round with maybe straight cut sleeves instead of the pointy strips. Pop on over to her blog to see her step-by-step tutorial on … Read More...
21 Fall crafts
This is the time of year when crafting themes and projects really change their color palette and materials for me. I want to knit and crochet and make things with an acorn theme. My thoughts also go to baking and … Read More...
How to make button topped jar
If you are like me, I bet you have a collection of buttons. You just might keep them in a jar. A lot of us do. But Mark Montano has switched it up and created a fun way to make … Read More...
21 Upcycling and customizing projects with Krylon ebook
If you have stuff around your house that you like or need but want to change it up a bit pop on over to FaveCrafts and download this free eBook that include 21 ideas on how to upcycled and give … Read More...
Recycled peanut Reindeer card
OK this is just too darn cute! These reindeer made with peanut shells are featured at the blog La Csa Degli Antuche. I bet this would be fun to do with the whole peanut shell and sculpting the antlers with … Read More...
10 Football themed craft projects
Whether or not you are a football fan I bet you know one (or more) and as a crafter you may want to make them something. Here are 10 fun football themed craft ideas ranging from sewing, cross stitch and … Read More...
Print fabric with a battery and milk bottle top
Do you like to design and print your own fabric? Over at Julie Booth’s blog there is a fun tutorial on how to print a pretty modern fabric pattern with a bottle cap and battery. There is also a … Read More...
24 reuses for contact lens cases
This is such a fun idea! The peeps over at 1 800 Contacts compiled a list of 24 reuses for contact lens cases. I wear contacts and I also have reused the cases for some of these purposes (the … Read More...
How to make a fairy twig crown
If you are in need of a last minute Halloween costume simply go outside and gather up some sticks and twigs then pop on over to the link Nikki sent in to the blog Tikkido for the easy tutorial on… Read More...
How to make an easy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume
This just made me crack up laughing! I have never seen a better repurposing of a turkey baking pan! So clever. Pop on over to the blog Crafts By Courtney for the tutorial on how to make a recycled turkey … Read More...
Giveaway: 101 Dog Tricks Kids Edition by Kyra Sundance
This book is so cute! Not only is 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition: Fun and Easy Activities, Games and Crafts
by Kyra Sundance filled with awesome tutorials on how to train your dog it is filled with fun craft projects … Read More...
How to make a pumpkin place setting
Mini pumpkins have many uses for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Using them as place settings is a great use. But what I really liked over at this post at The Scrap Shoppe where Michele shows a clever way to make the … Read More...
Winner: Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs
Congrats go out to Jersey Girl Designz of Jackson NJ. She is the winner of the new book Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled & Earth-Friendly Designs by Patty Wongpakdee!
How to make chestnut center stars and spider webs
This isn’t the final photo of the project Julie sent in to her blog Emma Owl where she features a tutorial on how to make spider webs with chestnuts as the center but I really liked this in progress photo. … Read More...
Etsy Shop: Fred Sena Designs
Every once and a while we like to feature an Etsy shop that creates wonderful items with recycled materials. Fred Sena Designs makes wonderful little creatures out of little bits of mechanical and electronic materials. Pop on over to his … Read More...
Downloadable template and tutorial: Geometric glitter garland
I love projects that include the template you need to make them. You too? Well, if you like this cute geometric garland and want to make one of your own pop on over to the link Rachel sent in to … Read More...