This is just a really cool bracelet made out of a recycled book. I wanted to feature it because it shows a wild transformation of a book into a bracelet. There isn’t a tutorial but I encourage you to … Read More...
Perfect project for summer heat or frigid winter
It has been in the triple digits in my hood and I want to be creative but moving around a lot is not fun. This amazing embroidered button project looks perfect for both the heat now and future frigid days … Read More...
Great junk journal tutorial
I save pretty much every scrap of fabric and paper for just this type of project. I have a few pages of my own that you can see on my Instagram @stefanielgirard but for the step by step tutorial on … Read More...
How to make a clothes pin shark for Shark Week
I’ve seen a few clothes pin crafts that are fun to open and close like an envelope but this shark with a goldfish in it is too cute! Pop on over to the Kix cereal blog for the step by … Read More...
Recycled plastic egg bee decoration with honey comb display
These adorable bees are made with recycled Kinder eggs but I bet they would also work great with plastic yellow Easter eggs. Buzz on over to the blog Easy Peasy Creative for the step by step tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make modern style recycled plant hangers
Oh I love these plant hangers and I am in luck as I use the product that they are made out of. The packaging sure doesn’t look like much in its original state but with 1 cut it turns into … Read More...
How to make a soap cloud and shaped soap
If I didn’t tell you what this was I bet you wouldn’t know what this amazing cloud is made of. It is really easy to make and then re-use to make shapes for its original use. Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make summer parade bike flags
Does your town or neighborhood hold a summer family style parade? If so why not dress up your bike for the special day. Pop on over to the blog Crafting chicks for the step by step tutorial on how to … Read More...
Embellish an Ikea lamp with letters and more!
If you are a fan of the 50’s starburst look then I bet you will love this Ikea lamp and how easy it is to transform it with virtually anything. In this case the peeps over at Ikea Hackers used … Read More...
Winner- Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs
Congrats go out to
Jayne K. of St. Louis, MO as she is the winner of Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs.I’m bored…SOLUTION!
I’m bored! How many times will you hear that this summer? Even if you are saying it to yourself. I actually might say something more like, which idea should I make today? I can’t decide. Well, either way if you … Read More...
100 red, white and blue crafts
I have made a number of modular wood blog decorations and I think this super-cool scrap 2×4 flag is my next 4th of July decoration. The tutorial on how to make an easy flag block decoration can be found at … Read More...
Giveaway-Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 3, 2018 and you are in the running for this … Read More...
How to make button 4th of July sparklers
With the 4th of July just around the corner why not whip up a bunch of stacked button sparklers. Crafters of all ages can make these. Pop on over to the blog Buttons Galore for the step by step tutorial … Read More...
How to make a matchbox advent calendar
As we all know it’s never too soon to start your Christmas crafting. And I try to make a new tree and Advent calendar every year so I start early looking around as it may take time to collect up … Read More...
How to make bouncing button flip-flops for the summer
As you may or may not know I get a fresh new pair of flip-flops every summer and embellish them. Do you? If so why not try embellishing them with buttons. If you like to giggle a bit they also … Read More...
Cool way to make a shaggy chair cover
Today is one of those days where I have a OMG! moment! The clever crafter over at the blog Kelly’s DIY repurposed such an unusual material to make this awesome shaggy seat cover I’m not going to tell you, you … Read More...
Easy recycle jar 4th of July decoration
Jars are probably the most readily available recycled craft item as so much of the food we eat comes in them. I recently just started to buy yogurt in glass jars, they are so cute! Just like these mason jars … Read More...
Embroidered Moving Blocks Art Installation
I share a lot of fun things that other people make, today I want to share with you an art installation piece that I recently exhibited. It is made up of over 150 fabric covered (recycled) wood blocks. About half … Read More...
How to make a baking soda and vinegar boat
This is a kid project but I love taking a kid style projects and having my adult friends make them at parties. I highly recommend it. Pop on over to the blog OT Tool Box for the tutorial on how … Read More...