Congrats go out to Amie L. of Hunt Valley, MD of as she is the winner of Make Your Own Farm Animals and More: 35 projects for kids using everyday cardboard packaging.
Lady bug and bumble bee bird feeders
I’ve been looking around for a fun idea for a bird/squirrel feeder and these lady bug and bumble bee recycled coffee can ones are just darling. I really like when something traditionally small is made big. Fly on over to … Read More...
How to make etched bullet casing jewelry
I had no idea it was so easy to etch an image onto recycled bullet casings. It does require some very careful safety precautions that are included in the links but not hard ones. Pop on over to the Rings … Read More...
How to use your coloring pages to make jewelry
If you have colored pages or your kids do then you know how pretty they can come out. Now what? Well this idea to transform the art into jewelry could be just the project you are looking for. This includes … Read More...
Testors Spray Chalk paint party and photo shoot fun
Are you looking for a fun creative party activity? Why not host a wing painting party with Testors Spray Chalk paint 
and then get dressed up in cute outfits for a fun photo shoot.
I gathered up some of my … Read More...
How to make recycled lid ladybugs
I seem to see lots of ladybug projects out there. Are you loving them as much as I am? If so check out the adorable and simple recycled plastic lid ladybugs. They include another fan favorite wiggle eyes! Pop on … Read More...
Recycled die cut leather leaves necklace
Die cutting recycled materials is one of my favorite ways to make elements to use in my crafting especially jewelry making and the Crafter’s Companion Gemini Die Cutting machine is a great motorized machine that will cut through leather using … Read More...
How to make recycled vintage sewing pattern art
This project combines two cool things from the past- vintage sewing pattern packaging and vintage print fabric. The envelopes that vintage sewing patterns have great art on them and mounting them with vintage fabric really makes them stand out. Pop … Read More...
Paint monograms for Mother’s Day
With Testors craft paint and spray paint in coordinating colors making Mom an upcycled monogrammed tray, vase and plate set using 3 different painting and stenciling techniques is a great project to serve her the classic breakfast in bed on … Read More...
Recycled cork little gnomes
I fell in love with these little Wine corks guys the minute I saw them. And they look so easy to make. It’s not like I don’t have a stash of wine corks ready to craft with. Pop on over … Read More...
How to make a fabric and PVC pipe playhouse
What kid doesn’t love a playhouse? And this one is so pretty. I think the other fun part of this project after making it is accessorizing it! Pop on over to Lia Griffith’s blog for the patterns and tutorial on … Read More...
Giveaway- Signature Bags: 12 Trend-Setting Bag Patterns to Sew at Home
Giveaway- Signature Bags: 12 Trend-Setting Bag Patterns to Sew at Home
Leave a comment in today’s post by April 19, 2017 and you are in the running for this stylish sewing book filled with pretty projects that include lots of … Read More...
Letter Art Projects For Kids
Letters are a great starting point for art making. If you are the type of person who likes art prompts I think the alphabet is a great jumping off point. Over at the blog Playdough to Plato there is a … Read More...
How to make pom pom poppers for Easter game
It can be fun to play and craft with your plastic Easter eggs
along with simply decorating with them. This idea for making an popper game also includes another of my favorite crafting supplies- pompoms! Pop on over to the … Read More...
Recycled cardboard tube microphone
Yup! Another great idea for recycling those cardboard tubes into a fun craft that I bet will provide hours of pretend play and singing along with I bet a bit of dancing too. Oh and dress up! Pop on over … Read More...
Use square paper plates for giant wall decoration
This is a giant minecraft image for a 6th birthday party is featured at the blog Catch My Party. Pop on over to see all the creative diy Minecraft party details. When I spotted this I thought it would … Read More...
How to make a scrap fabric pom pom
I was captivated by how pretty this pom pom was. It is made out of all those little scraps of fabric you end up with when squaring up your fabric after washing it. Pop on over to the blog Molly … Read More...
Giveaway- Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Style: Fresh Ideas for Your Vintage Finds
Giveaway- Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Style: Fresh Ideas for Your Vintage Finds
Leave a comment in today’s post by April 13, 2016 and you are in the running for this book filled with page after page of upcycling … Read More...
Die cut bird recycled sweater drink cozy
I love working with recycled wool felted sweaters and the cuff part makes a great drink cozy that is a perfect surface to embellish with die cuts. And the bird mixed media die will cut through recycled wool felted sweaters … Read More...
How to make face cloth bunny and chicks
These are kind of one of those retro crafts – kind of like crochet TP cozies. But I still think they are cute and bet the concept would work with napkins or other towels or fabric? Pop on over to … Read More...