Do you love letterboards? Want to make one in an ombre color that matches your decor? Well this is just the project for you. Who knew it was so easy? I have made a ring box with recycled wool felted … Read More...
How to make stamps out of recycled buttons
I recently have been gifted three types of clay; air dry clay, Super Sculpy, and a clay that will need to be fired. This means that the universe is supporting my interest in expanding my art endeavors into … Read More...
How to make a candy countdown calendar
It is no secret I love countdown calendars and this candy one is so cute. It was originally designed for Advent but I am thinking it could look cute for Valentine’s Day with Hershey’s Kisses or some heart shape candy … Read More...
How to make cute little accent dots
These are so pretty. I am into making junk journals and mixed-media altered art so these pretty colored plastic dots would be a great addition to the stash collection. Pop on over to the blog Creations by Alison for the … Read More...
Recycled book page book cover with an unexpected way to color
If you like experimenting with colorants, adhesives and coatings in you art making and crafting I have a few fun tips and tutorials for you today. I was given a Smash Pocket Folio for Christmas and I thought I’d start … Read More...
Recycle this baby item to make art
Can you tell what recycled item is being used here as an ink palette? Yes, that is the humble baby wipe. I keep these everywhere, in the car, in the studio, in the garage, and even out in my … Read More...
Junk journal collage art with watercolor painting and leftover die cut letter
Yesterday I posted the easiest Lucky St. Paterick’s Day banner tutorial and I promised the first of the projects I plan to make with the outside or negative die cut leftover from the letters.
Along with the recycled die cut … Read More...
The easiest “lucky” banner for St. Patrick’s Day and bonus craft supplies
Don’t you feel “Lucky” when you are crafting and you get two items out of one action? I love it and that’s just what you get when you die cut these letters out of rectangles of pretty green pattern papers… Read More...
How to make lots of easy recycled clamps
This is ingenious! I often times need a bagillion clamps when I am covering a book or something like that. Pop on over to the Makezine blog to read a bit more about how to make a bunch of clamps … Read More...
How to make paper strip house decorations
I know these are Christmas decorations but I bet they would be cool year round. These kind of remind me of cookie cutter ornaments. Pop on over to the blog Sinnen Rausch for the tutorial on how to make little … Read More...
How to make washi tape heart window Valentine decorations
Looking for a fun project to make for a last minute Valentine’s Day decoration? Grab your stash of washi tape and pop on over to the blog Feels Like Home for the tips and tutorial on how to make washi … Read More...
Junk journal page with die cut book page letter
I am in LOVE with junk journals and altered book art. I have been lucky enough to get an advanced set of 6 inch letter alphabet dies and I plan on making a junk journal page with each of them. … Read More...
How to make a giant XO die cut letter no-sew Valentine pillow
I am so excited about these giant 6 inch alphabet letter dies. I have been lucky enough to get an advance set of the 26 letter dies.
Do they look like something you would like to add to your … Read More...
30 ways to make a heart for the Heart A Day Valentine Challenge
I am having so much fun coming up with new and recycled materials to make a Valentine heart every day.
To see the first 22 ways to make recycled hearts for Valentine’s Day pop on over to this post.… Read More...
50 Easter table settings and centerpieces
I’ve seen a lot of upside down wine glasses used as candle sticks in a Christmas theme so when I spotted this adorable Easter themed upside recycled wine glass candlesticks I had to share! These candlesticks are not only perfect … Read More...
Valentine Rocks!
If you like painting recycled rocks and maybe want to kick it up a notch for Valentines Day these glitter, gold, yarn, washi tape and more embellished rocks are beyond festive. Pop on over to the Honestly blog to see … Read More...
Amazing air plants and more!
love air plants and all sorts of spider-like plants. Not only do I love the plants I love using unusual and unexpected things to plant them in. Over at the blog Idei Pentrucasa there is an amazing collection of ideas … Read More...
Did you know your printer can print on a paper bag?
Why yes, yes it can! I keep the paper bags I take my leftovers home from the restaurant – the veritable “doggie bag” so I have quite the stash of paper bags ready to give this awesome idea a try. … Read More...
How to make your own metallic watercolor paints
I’ve been experimenting with watercolor 
painting lately. I have to admit I like it as I can do it while snuggled in on the couch (it has been raining here in SoCal and I haven’t been motivated to be out … Read More...
The Cutest candy card for Valentines day and Easter
These bunnies, lambs, and chicks are so cute! They are originally designed to hold Easter candy but I think they would be adorable to give out for Valentines Day if you used pink, red and white glitter papers and heart … Read More...