This post sent in by Lisa is just what I need! I have been struggling with stapling large projects but she has come up with a way to use a staple gun
to bind large notebooks in the simplest way! … Read More...
How to make a recycled oval mirror pumpkin
This is such a nice elegant decoration perfect for fall. Using the fancy frame and lamp finial really make this a pretty piece that would look great in all sorts of settings. Pop on over to the link sent in … Read More...
How to make your own stress ball
I had no idea it could be so easy to make a stress ball. This seems like there are endless possibilities like party favors and activities, decor and even art? Pop on over to Instructables for the step by step … Read More...
How to make recycled CD donut ornaments
Everyone loves donuts, don’ they? If you haven’t picked your Christmas theme maybe donut theme will be your winner. I am seriously considering it. Even if I don’t go full donut I will be making some of these as gift … Read More...
Giveaway-The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry
Giveaway- The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry: Techniques and Projects for Metallic Earrings and Pendants
Leave a comment in today’s post by September 7, 2017 and you are in the running for this innovative book filled with pretty projects that … Read More...
How to make cute face concrete succulent planters
These are so cute! Making these concrete planters are super easy and the possibilities on what plant you put into it will make all sorts of “hairstyles” for each little planter face. Pop on over to The Whoot for the … Read More...
How to make a paper cup gift box
So earlier this week I posted about a wreath made out of simple cups. So I kind of have cups on the crafting brain. So when I spotted this tutorial on how to make a treat container out of a … Read More...
How to make colored pumpkin seed art
I am always on the lookout for new things to color. Today’s surprise object- pumpkin seeds! I recently watched a few documentaries on the artist Ai Weiwei and these colorful seeds could be an interesting way to make other types … Read More...
Winner- Sew Caroline Weekend Style
Congrats go out to Deloris S. of Okeechobee, Florida as she is the winner of Sew Caroline Weekend Style
Paper cup wreath and more fun recycling ideas
This paper cup wreath is so elegant and pretty I can hardly believe it is made from such an inauspicious object. It is part of a fun group of recycled projects featured over at the blog Pure and Noble. Pop … Read More...
Winner- The Simple Simon Guide To Patchwork Quilting: Two Girls, Seven Blocks, 21 Blissful Patchwork Projects
Congrats go out to Deborah K. of Beaumont, TX as she is the winner of The Simple Simon Guide To Patchwork Quilting: Two Girls, Seven Blocks, 21 Blissful Patchwork Projects
How to make oversized book page art
I love book page art and quotes from books. So this idea for super-sizing the page poster size is beautiful! It really is amazing how simply changing the scale of an item can transform it. Pop on over to the … Read More...
How to make a unicorn finger puppet
Unicorns appeal to people of all ages. I decorated my books with unicorn stickers
when I was a kid and now my planner is decorated with them. This finger puppet looks like a fun project to make with kids and … Read More...
How to make an ornament topiary
Now these are quite the statement! And if I’m not mistaken Christmas crafting supplies are in the stores now. But you know what I was thinking? Halloween. The great tutorial on how to make an ornament topiary featured at the … Read More...
Crayon kid collage craft for back to school
Happy back to school season! What says back to school like a fresh box of crayons? This craft featuring each kid coloring their own crayon and making a big wall art out of all of them is beyond adorable! Pop … Read More...
Giveaway- AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
Giveaway- AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 23, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome colorwork knitting pattern book! Especially if you like alternative and funky images in … Read More...
Mix and match embossed Christmas cards
If you make your own cards you know how it can be addictive. Which, when it comes to card making can come in handy since we all love to send out lots of cards at the holidays. It makes sense … Read More...
Watercolor hearts message board
Making your message boards cute as well as functional makes a home pretty and organized at the same time.
Spectrum Noir makes these great pre-cut heart stacks with pretty images on them in gold and silver ready to color with … Read More...
How to make a die cut candy dish
I am in love with making things on pedestals (do you remember my candy corn lights?) Well, today I made a candy dish with some die cut and embossed paper, a recycled container lid and a candle stick.
The … Read More...
How to make wall art tic tac toe game
This is kind of a twofer. First you can make a 9 block display and then you can paint up some x’s and o’s and play a game with them or just rearrange them for fun. The display could be … Read More...