I haven’t seen this idea done before but it seems like it could be fun for even a silly adult party! “POP” on over to the link Kimberly sent in to the blog Bugaboo, mini, mr and me for the … Read More...
Book Giveaway: Animal Kingdom: Color Me, Draw Me by Millie Marotta
Today I have a really fun giveaway, enter to win an an adult coloring book called Animal Kingdom: Color Me, Draw Me by Millie Marotta by leaving a comment in today’s post answering the question, “As an adult do you … Read More...
Recycled thread cone scissor holder
I’ve got another first for you today! I can’t rememeber ever posting a project that the recycled item was a thread spool cone but that is just what today’s project uses as its base. Pop on over to the link … Read More...
How to make a recycled pool noodle wreath
While the theme of this recycled pool noodle wreath is summer, I tend to make my wreaths for fall and Christmas. Pool noodles are easy to come by and quite inexpensive especially this time of year. Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a recycled chess piece stamp
I am sure most of you have seen projects where you can make your own stamps with foam, erasures, felt and things like that but the really cool part of this stamp making tutorial is the great object Ronja used … Read More...
How to make a recycled clock cloche
When I first read the description in the suggestion email I wondered how a clock could be a cloche but I forgot about these types of clocks. Brilliant! I am not a fan of this style clock but I am … Read More...
Recycled Cup and pumpkin bat Halloween decorations
October 31st falls on a weekend this year, so you finally have an excuse to throw a Halloween bash without worrying about waking up the kids for school the next day. Whether you’re hosting a family fright fest or a … Read More...
Branch and pompom decoration
As a big fan of crafts that include pompoms – everything from holiday to clothing I love the pompom! This idea for making a bouquet of sticks embellished with pretty pompoms is a darling idea that could be great to … Read More...
How to make a Black cat sock plushie for Halloween
Does a black cat meow or say “boo” when you pet it around Halloween? Well, this one makes me say awe so cute! If this looks like a project you would like to make pop on over to the link … Read More...
21 Spook-tacular Halloween crafts at Craftside
No matter what type of crafting you like to do knitting, felting, sewing, or are a whiz with a glue gun or all you like to do is cut things up there is a project for you to get in … Read More...
Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs
If you read this blog than you will LOVE this new book Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled & Earth-Friendly Designs by Patty Wongpakdee!
This is one of those books that you pick up over and over again to get inspired … Read More...
How to make recycled box spiders for Halloween
The expression on these cute little spiders is more fun than scary. Pop on over to the blog Mollymoo Crafts for this fun tutorial you can do with your kids on how to make recycled box spiders to decorate for … Read More...
How to make a Boo pennant decoration
Sometimes you don’t have a good spot to hang a pennant banner. Have no fear, Lisa of the blog Mabey She Made It came up with a clever way to use recycled cans as a base to hang a fun … Read More...
How to make rust ink
I am so excited about the new book The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints and More from Nature by Nick Neddo. This technique for making your own ink with rusty objects and vinegar
sounds just like … Read More...
How to make recycled copper scrubber pumpkins
Do you ever look at a simple object and think to yourself, “boy, that looks like a……..”? That is just what happened with Kelly of the blog My Soulful home when she spotted copper pot scrubbers at the hardware store. … Read More...
How to make a pixelated wall decoration
This is soooooo pretty! And the best part for me is that it could be made all with individual squares so that you could keep rearranging the squares. I have a lot of scrap 2x4s and I always looking for … Read More...
How to make a googly eyes Halloween wreath
Eyeballs tend to play a big part in my Halloween decorations and this googly eye and ping pong ball
wreath would make a great addition! Pop on over to the blog Number 2 Pencil for the tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make popsicle stick bracelets
I had no idea you could boil popsicle sticks
and bend them into bracelets! Well you can and they make great surfaces to decorate with paper or fabric. I bet this would make a great group craft after preparing the … Read More...
How to make hoop and yarn Halloween decorations
I think embroidery hoops are my latest favorite craft supply. I have been seeing lots of great projects out there and I think 3 of my last bunch of projects have used embroidery hoops. Pop on over to Crafting E … Read More...
Cute Pinata Halloween Costume
This idea is simply brilliant! Alyssa over at the blog Costume Works shared this pinata costume idea that she made with crepe paper streamers that she fringed and glued onto a new dress but you could take virtually any old … Read More...