Have you seen fairy doors out and about? I saw a story on TV about them and was thinking about how I might make one for a St. Patrick’s Day decoration. When I was out looking for ideas I found … Read More...

This is so cool and really, isn’t dollar bills that you can then unfold and use/recycle to spend on a treat like a shamrock shake or coffee a fun way to give a St. Patrick’s day gift? 

Giving a folded … Read More...

Today is almost a three-fer. At first I loved the fluffy yarn hearts, and then the way they were displayed was a great idea that I could use all over my house for all sorts of things. And I use … Read More...

Projects that use lots of leftovers and recycled old cloths are some of my favorites. This scarf uses two plaid fabrics and lace trim. I bet once you get started you won’t be able to stop and everyone you know … Read More...

Today is the first day of lent so that means I can officially start crafting for Easter and I whipped up this HOP TO IT sign with 6 inch letter dies, a bit of scrapbook paper, and of … Read More...

I find feathers when I am out for walks and save them. You too? Over the blog Haysee Homemakin’ there are a bunch of feather projects that are so easy and elegant you may want to make them all! I … Read More...

I love painting bubbles and that is what these abstract colored circle paintings remind me of. Best part about these is that you use your finger as your “brush” along with recycled jar lids and other round edged objects. Grab … Read More...

My stash of washi tape has grown quite a bit so when I spot a great collection of ideas on all sorts of ways to use it I am in heaven! This idea for using the washi tape to trim … Read More...

When I first spotted these I thought they were miniature toilet bowl brushes for a doll house. Can you see it? Well, I’m sure they could be used for that but they actually are tiny brushes made out of repurposed … Read More...

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...

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 a … Read More...

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...

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...

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 storage … Read More...

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...

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...

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...