What I first liked about this photo is the boxes on the wall that were like floating pretend spaces that you could fill with all sorts of elements to make art or for kids to play pretend games like tv … Read More...
The easiest mask to make from recycled t-shirt that is no-sew!
Mask tutorials are all over the place right now but I thought I’d share one of my faves. This one is one piece, no-sew and created out of a recycled t-shirt. If you have a pair of scissors and an … Read More...
How to draw with your feet
Are you or your kids climbing the walls these days? Why not turn it into a new skill building adventure. I have never tried to draw with my feet but I have held yarn on my knees while winding a … Read More...
How to make prints with recycled styrofoam
I’ve made prints by carving depressions in styrofoam 
but not cutting all the way through but this sure looks easy and looks like you get a great print. Pop on over to the Gelli Arts blog to see the tutorial … Read More...
45 fun 4th of July crafts and decorations
As I was putting away the Easter decorations I was thinking about the next holiday coming up and how was I going to decorate for it. Well, next up is 4th of July. There is plenty of time to gather … Read More...
Fun bean bag toss game to make and play
This fun game can be played inside and outside. It can become a fun teaching tool and well as a bit of exercise. Pop on over to the blog Mod Podge Rocks for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
How to make tin foil monoprints
Looking for a painting technique that won’t take too much concentration but will result in some really colorful pieces? These would look cool all by themselves, as an art collection or as elements to be combined with other things. Pop … Read More...
How to make a Sugru mouldable glue and recycled button ring
I have something so fun to share with you today. There is this new mouldable glue called Sugru
that comes in lots of colors and is so easy to work with. I love using old single earrings and buttons to … Read More...
Fun game with stuff you have on hand
Looking for a fun game to play without having to get anything more than what you have already in the house? Why not try this game that all you need is a glass, toothpick, tissue, rubber band and some dice. … Read More...
Free Quarantine Coloring pages from Better Day Books
Looking for some fresh coloring pages to brighten your day? Well the lovely peeps over at Better Day Books have created some new original coloring pages that you can download for free. I bet these would look great in … Read More...
Wash your hands or….
This soap dispenser is beautiful and may be a great reminder on how serious it is especially now to wash your hands as lives depend on it. It does happen to be beautiful as well. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Fun to make and play: bunny color matching game
This idea for making a fun game out of matching bunny ears made of painted clothes pins and disks looks like a fun project to make with kids and then play. Hop on over to the blog Glued to my … Read More...
Paint peanuts for indoor Easter “egg” hunt
First I want to tell you a story. Back when I was a kid in Connecticut one year it snowed on Easter. Needless to say there was no egg hunt outside. But always the clever adults herded all the kids … Read More...
Add stitching to modern furniture
With so many of us spending a lot of time at home now maybe you are in the mood for a project that you may not have had time for before like a hand stitching project and now is looking … Read More...
How to make a recycled cardboard easel
If you get a lot of stuff shipped to your house (or you know someone who does) this fun recycled cardboard box easel may be just the project you would like to make with those recycled boxes. I bet they … Read More...
Crochet tp cozy that will make you giggle (hopefully)
Here is a throw back craft that is also a bit of pop art meets surrealism meets current obsession. I created this tp cozy that looks like a roll of toilet paper back in 2009 and I still keep my … Read More...
How to make a recycled Easter egg tealight flight
This tealight flight is so modern and elegant I can’t stand it! I was just about to de-stash my plastic Easter eggs but now it looks like I found the perfect project to make with some of them. Roll on … Read More...
How to stiffen felt for creative felt projects
Whether you use new felt or recycled wool felted sweaters being able to make it stiff to create dimensional projects can come in handy. Pop on over to the blog Twisted Notions for 4 ways to stiffen felt for creative … Read More...
Fun ways to use recycled puzzle pieces
If you have lost a few pieces of a puzzle why not use those colorful little pieces to make all sorts of art and craft items like cards and home decor. Pop on over to the blog Crea Chiffon to … Read More...
How to sew a recycled pet food bag featuring cute animals
Right now my only “pet” is a squirrel who sits on my air conditioner looks at me with his cute face until I give him peanuts. Unfortunately, the bag of peanuts does not have a picture of a squirrel on … Read More...