Yah, I’m on a bit of a butterfly kick. Not sure why, but maybe it is the symbolism of what they generally represent as rebirth and it’s the new year…soooo. This tutorial featured at the blog Little House on the … Read More...

These  scrap butterflies were featured at the blog Heart Handmade and they are so beautiful and look like they could be made with all sorts of materials. I was looking at a few other scrap fabric butterflies and I saw … Read More...

I believe I have posted about using toys as jar toppers but not quite in such a funny way. These upside down legs are too funny! This idea and so many more are featured at the blog The Refab Diaries. … Read More...

Have you started to decorate for Valentine’s Day yet? Or thought about fun little gifts you can make for those you love? This fun way to make light up art could be just the project for both. Pop on over … Read More...

I have been collecting what I call my “techniques to try” list for this year to grow my painting vocabulary. These tutorials on ways to add texture and dimension to projects are definitely going on my list. Pop on over … Read More...

These are so pretty and festive and what a great use for scrap yarn. Pop on over to the blog Art with Mrs. Nguyen for the tutorial on how to weave with a paper cup. I bet these would … Read More...

I recently was part of a group zine making event and boy was it different and fun. I highly recommend it. This house shaped one looks like a fun project to try when I need a break from a big … Read More...

Holiday cards can have great art often times with glitter and gold embellishments, why not recycle them into a handmade and memorable Christmas decoration for next year? Pop on over to the blog One Lucky Day for the step by … Read More...

I am loving my chunky chain necklaces… mostly just a few links mixed with other small chain but this idea for making my own is fabulous! I am so excited that I can add words to the links too! Pop … Read More...

Don’t throw that vintage broken glass ornament out! And you don’t have to be sad about it either. This is just the project to repurpose those tarnished and broken ornaments that didn’t make it through the year in storage. You … Read More...

I have a big aluminum Christmas tree but I won’t be putting it up this year. This mini aluminum Christmas tree is going to be made though. I will be using the great tutorial over at the blog Curbly on … Read More...

These scrap fabric tassels could be just the project you make this year to add to your holiday decor. It could also be fun to make these out of old clothes? Pop on over to the Therm-o-Web site for the … Read More...

Can you ever really get too many recycled  tp tube crafts? Survey says….nope! These Nutcrackers are adorable and I bet would look awesome in all sorts of colors. Pop on over to the blog We Like Mondays where there is … Read More...

 I haven’t posted anything I’ve made in awhile so I thought I would share what I’ve been working on. This is a piece titled “51% Marys in Mortal Combat: Together We Fight For Our Rights” It is 51 porcelain Mary … Read More...

Now this mobile is made out of original little objects but when I first spotted it I thought it was filled with a collection of random toys. So why not make a mobile with your favorite collection of toys. … Read More...

This stitching on a plastic bottle is a great way to make a fiber cuff bracelet…kind of like making your own mesh for cross stitch. Use as many or few holes and the design possibilities are endless. Pop on over … Read More...

This project that uses both paper and plastic looks so classy. I kind of want to try it with many layers. This paper and plastic recycled water bottle bracelet is part of a great collection of recycled plastic bottle projects … Read More...

Yes, that’s right the glorious TP tube makes a “shiny” new recycled craft. Well, maybe not new but new to me. And can you say easy? All ages of crafter can get in on this recycled tp tube star, especially … Read More...

Is this not the most adorable little squirrel made with acorns? I mean, acorns are cute all by themselves but then to transform them into something as cute as a squirrel? I call that a perfect recycled craft. Over at … Read More...

I just love when I spot a new way to stamp with a recycled element…especially one I have in my stash like a lint roller. This is perfect for this holiday season and art making on a small and large … Read More...