There is something so fun about mixed-media art pieces that all ages can enjoy. These done by young crafters are so special and I bet just as interesting as ones done by adult crafters. The young often don’t fuss too … Read More...

Giving Mom a hand print craft is not new but over at the blog Crafty Morning she uses one of those multi-colored ink pads to get a cool color blocked print. The prints are used on shrink plastic to … Read More...

I am a little obsessed with making gnomes. Their faux fur beards are just too fun to work with. And let’s just say I have an endless supply of empty wine bottles 🙂 Pop on over to the blog My … Read More...

I scored some rolls of vintage wallpaper awhile back and I thought I’d experiment with some art making. Here is the first piece I created. I left the curl in it and added a variety of elements including mirrors, a … Read More...

Moms love a personal and handmade cards for Mother’s Day. This card combines the easy personal touch of of finger print dots as part of the flower design. Pop on over to the blog Hopping from K to 2! for … Read More...

I think we’ve all seen the classic baby diaper cake which I think is truly a fun way to give a useful gift. This yarn cake is a great spin on the cake gift idea. What knitter or crocheter wouldn’t … Read More...

Who doesn’t love a good donut themed craft? Certainly not me. There upcycled tire donuts are so fun. I bet they would look great on a lawn. These aren’t the only fun and creative ideas featured at the blog Bored … Read More...

Matchboxes are just so cute and tiny. I am always on the lookout for projects to make with them. Today’s is an adorable Happy Birthday wish complete with a Birthday candle inside that is perfectly placed on the cupcake when … Read More...

Playing with the size of an object can be a lot of fun and it’s always interesting to see how things look when they are either super-sized or made tiny. In today’s project, we’re going to be taking the adorable … Read More...

There seems to be a never ending supply of creative ways to use recycled TP tubes. I am very happy about that. Hop on over to the blog The Organized Housewife  for a great collection of Easter crafts that includes … Read More...

I think most people if they drink wine they keep the corks so that means…recycled cork projects! And here is a fun mushroom craft that I can’t stop making. I thought I’d share the easy tutorial here that features adorable … Read More...

When you spend time making a project that can then be used for all sorts of creations that is a really one that gets up to the top of the list. This carved stamp does just that. Pop on over … Read More...

You know what makes a cute project better? It having a function. This adorable little chick container could hold all sorts of tiny treats like jelly beans, gummy bears, M&Ms or little chocolate eggs. Hop on over to the blog … Read More...

I bet you’ve seen tutorial on how to cut and melt thin plastic disposable cups but today’s project features a reuse for the heavy plastic cups. I bet this is a great way to use them after the dishwasher has … Read More...

Bunnies and chicks aren’t the only adorable animal that’s fun to decorate with at Easter time. Sheep are cute too! These adorable recycled soda bottle sheep are part of a great collection of recycled plastic soda bottle crafts featured at … Read More...

I love Sputnik lamps and quite frankly anything 50’s style. I’m not quite sure this recycled cork Sputnik topiary is 50’s style of just cool on its own. Fly on over to the blog The Navage Patch for this out … Read More...

Sometimes one tool for a craft can be easily repurposed into another tool for the same craft. That is just what today’s post is all about. These pretty wood handles are originally found on rubber stamps. They work great when … Read More...

I don’t know about you but I seem to always have tons of leftover scraps of paper, fabric, trim and other craft supplies left after everything I make. This idea for turning all these scraps into a fun art challenge. … Read More...

Yesterday I posted a fun rainbow recycled coffee filter project and the day before a recycled cork project. Today’s project features both a pocket style recycled coffee filter and a slice of recycled cork to make a lovely small … Read More...

First up Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Looking for a fun project to make to celebrate why not make a rainbow shamrock and pop it in the window for all to see. Both elements can be used for other decorations. Rainbows … Read More...