This is really an unexpected creation. I love modern art and sculpture but don’t tend to make much of it. This recycled ring sculpture is painted with all sorts of patterns that really gives it a modern feel as well. … Read More...
Hershey Kisses and recycled corks make the cutest Santas
I bet most of you save your wine corks
as there are so many fun crafts you can make with them. These little Santas are sooooo cute. It is the perfect craft for everyone to get into holiday spirit and … Read More...
3 ways to make elves with sticks
These little elves could not be any cuter. They are part of a collection post over at the blog Sakarton where there are two other style of recycled stick elves. Grab some sticks and paint and start painting up … Read More...
Giveaway-Knitting Ganseys, Revised and Updated: Techniques and Patterns for Traditional Sweaters
Giveaway-Knitting Ganseys, Revised and Updated: Techniques and Patterns for Traditional Sweaters
Leave a comment in today’s post by November 15, 2018 and you are in the running for this classic style sweater knitting book.
Open to U. S. … Read More...
Winner-Modern Patchwork Home: Dynamic Quilts and Projects for Every Room
Congrats go out to E. Hughes of Naples. FL as she is the winner of Modern Patchwork Home: Dynamic Quilts and Projects for Every Room
Voting activities and free printables
Never too early to start the kiddos on the act of voting! Pop on over to the blog Lucky to be in the First for a whole great collection of voting crafts and free printables. It’s always a good … Read More...
How to make acorns out of acorn squash
Acorn squash are a pretty fall favorite for decorating. But want to add an unexpected twist to them? Why not transform them with a bit of tan rope into an acorn. Pop on over to the blog Inspired by Charm … Read More...
Recycled plastic container acorns perfect for Thanksgiving decorating
Do you love the fun of popping some change in a machine and seeing which prize you get? And then get addicted to trying to get the one prize you want? And then end up with a bunch of plastic … Read More...
Easy and quick yard eyeball monsters
Looking….yah that was another pun :)…for a great last minute easy yard Halloween decoration? You could grab just about anything white and black to make these up fast. Pop on over to the blog A Girl and a Glue … Read More...
Step by step tutorial on how to build a pumpkin out of Legos
And when I say step by step I really mean step by step! These are really detailed. I don’t think I have all the right parts especially all in orange but I am wondering if they would look cool in … Read More...
Giveaway- Modern Patchwork Home: Dynamic Quilts and Projects for Every Room
Giveaway- Modern Patchwork Home: Dynamic Quilts and Projects for Every Room
Leave a comment in today’s post by November 1, 2018 and you are in the running for this bold and bright quilting book filled with pretty projects.
Open to … Read More...
Cute Day of the Dead skulls
I love any project that gives me an excuse to pop a bottle of champagne or two….or three…:) These little sugar skull day of the dead crafts are just too cute not to paint up for Halloween. Pop on over … Read More...
How to make pirate hooks
Need a last minute Halloween costume prop? Grab a red Solo Cup
and some foil and start talkin’ like a pirate! Sail on over to the blog East Coast Mommy for the tutorial on how to make a pirate hook … Read More...
Recycled glass lampshade Christmas tree
This is the type of recycled craft anyone can make as all you need to do is collect up a bunch of glass lampshades and a star. Pop on over to the blog Salvage Sister and Mister for her tips … Read More...
Recycled cork wedding couple
I don’t have any reason to make these but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to. They are too cute. I might just make lots of little men and women using these designs. Pop on over to the blog Something … Read More...
Glass block black cat Halloween decoration
If you read this blog regularly it will come as no surprise that I love making projects that light up and Craft Blocks that are plastic “glass” blocks are a great base to make Halloween decorations that light up. This … Read More...
Recycled corks and mason jars make adorable pumpkins
I’ve painted jars and stuck on electrical tape to make jack-o-lanterns but these painted jars along with their lids panted green and topped with a cork are simply adorable. Pop on over Sustain my Craft Habit for the step by … Read More...
Winner- The Gift of Calligraphy: A Modern Approach to Hand Lettering with 25 Projects to Give and to Keep
Congrats go out to Tonilea S. of Augusta GA as she is the winner of The Gift of Calligraphy: A Modern Approach to Hand Lettering with 25 Projects to Give and to Keep
How to make a hand tracing stitched acorn for Fall
This project includes so many elements that I love; using your own hand as the outline template, stitching and of course the acorn theme! Pop on over to the blog Kids Craft Room for the tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Proof that the tiniest scrap can be used in a pretty way
Now I keep just about every scrap of paper, fabric and fiber. I don’t have the most perfect method for storing it so it can be recycled into new projects but I am always working on it. These beautiful stitched … Read More...