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.
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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...
Embellish a light switch with Legos
This is such a fun idea for embellishing a plain light switch. The theme could be just about anything because Legos can make anything! Pop on over to Bob Vila’s blog for lots of ideas for repurposing and upcycling all … Read More...
How to make a a wire wall organizer
I love the look of this grid. It is such a clean look and best yet easy to swap out the elements for different looks throughout the year. Pop on over to the blog DIY in PDX for the tutorial … Read More...
Great collection of recycled plastic animal craft
Do you have a stash of little plastic animals that your kids are done playing with it? Or do you buy them yourself because they are so darn cute? Well either way over at the blog Totnens there is a … Read More...
Decorate Mason jars with embossed and gilded papers
I’m pretty sure there are endless ways to embellish Mason jars. In this case all you need are some pretty colored papers, a snowflake embossing folder and a bit of silver gilding wax to make some awesome sparkly jars that … Read More...
How to make cactus from eggs
I’m pretty sure there will always be new ways to decorate eggs. In this case they look like cactus. Which makes them the perfect summer decoration. Pop on over to the blog Quartz and Leisure for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Recycled cookie sheet magnetic menu board
If you like to organize your dinner plans and let the family know what’s on the menu this recycled baking sheet menu board could be just the project you need to make. I don’t plan my meals but this looks … Read More...
Rubber stamped and embossed organza ribbon card
Did you know you could rubber stamp and emboss organza ribbon? Well, you can!
I taped the organza ribbon down to a piece of scrap paper.
Then I stamped and embossed it. I did take special care not to melt … Read More...
How to make a succulent turtle
This turtle is so adorable. It looks like it is straight out of a high end florist shop but it is made with a bunch of stuff that you probably already have in your garden stash but if not can … Read More...
Winner-Giveaway -Foraged Flower Arranging: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Stunning Arrangements from Local, Wild Plants
Congratulations go out to Jennifer E. Winter Park, FL. as she is the winner of Foraged Flower Arranging: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Stunning Arrangements from Local, Wild Plants
Winner- Tiny Tabletop Gardens: 35 projects for super-small spaces?outdoors and in
Congrats go out to Diane K. of Villa Park, IL as she is the winner of Tiny Tabletop Gardens: 35 projects for super-small spaces?outdoors and in
Giveaway- The Simple Simon Guide To Patchwork Quilting: Two Girls, Seven Blocks, 21 Blissful Patchwork Projects
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 3rd, 2017 and you are in the running for this pretty quilting book.
Open to U. … Read More...
How to make big feet
The possibilities for decorating and pretend play are endless with today’s recycled craft project. I would be painting the toenails all sorts of crazy fun patterns and colors. Pop on over to the blog Kids Activities Woo! for the tutorial … Read More...
Rubber stamped and embossed word rocks collage
Have you found any word rocks in your neighborhood? Have you created any and left them about? Well, I have had the pleasure of finding one in my yard and I thought I’d try rubber stamping and embossing some rocks … Read More...
How to make lipstick shaped container organizers
Making a cute object supersized can be such a fun project and in this case decorative and functional. Renee sent in a link to her blog Cute Simple Stuff where she posted a video tutorial on how to make these … Read More...
How to make craft glue snowmen
Yup! This is a Christmas in July post. It’s a million degrees out so it is a perfect time to think cool thoughts and craft in the air conditioning. This technique for using craft glue I bet could work for … Read More...
Giveaway- Color Yourself to Tranquility: And reduce stress with these beautiful artworks of trees
Giveaway- Color Yourself to Tranquility: And reduce stress with these beautiful artworks of trees
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 26, 2017 and you are in the running for this pretty adult coloring book!
Open to U. S. … Read More...
Great crafting tip for using foam glue dot discards
I think I love posting crafting tips for turning discarded craft supplies into tools as much as I love posting innovative recycled craft projects and ideas. This tip for using the surrounding area from foam glue dots
is brilliant! Pop … Read More...
How to make a recycled pink flamingo pinata
This pink flamingo is so pretty I’m not sure I could take a bat to it to break it open to get the goodies inside. Kids probably wouldn’t have that problem though. Pop on over to the link Penelope sent … Read More...