Giveaway-Sewing Dress-Up: 35 Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids
Leave a comment in today’s post by Feb 11, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun book that features all sorts of great ideas and tutorials on … Read More...
Winner- Wall Art book
Congrats go out to Elizabeth L. of Leander, TX as she is the winner of Wall Art: 35 Fresh and Striking Projects to Decorate Your Walls
#6 styrofoam egg cartons can be used as shrink plastic
I have shared here and have used #6 plastic packaging as shrink plastic. I never thought that the #6 plastic that is like styrofoam as in egg cartons could be shrunk too, but they can! Pop on over to the … Read More...
Winner-Paper Pom-poms and Other Party Decorations
Congrats go out to Angela Q. of Indiana, PA. as she is the winner of Paper Pom-poms and Other Party Decorations: 35 Step-by-step Projects to Make With Tissue, Paper and Card.
Looking for more pom pom crafts? Check out … Read More...
Great idea for using screen shots of texts
Texts are a great source of witty writing, jokes and memorable moments. That makes them a great element to include in journal pages, scrapbook pages and art. Pop on over to the blog The Realistic Mama for more great scrapbook … Read More...
How to make perfect felted balls
This is just a brilliant reuse of a common kitchen item. If you like felting or pom poms this is a great way to make perfect felted balls. Pop on over to the blog 365 You Can Handcraft for the … Read More...
How to make recycled book page oil cloth
Oil cloth is a versatile and pretty fabric great for protecting all sorts of things. I never thought of trying to make it myself but you can! Pop on over to Design Sponge where they have a tutorial on how … Read More...
Winner- Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets book
Congrats go out to Linda G. of Columbia, MO as she is the winner of Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets
Giveaway: Veranda The Romance of Flowers
If you are under the snow this just may be the book you need!
Giveaway: Veranda The Romance of Flowers
Leave a comment in today’s post by February 5, 2016 and you are in the running for this great big … Read More...
How to make a recycled milk jug penguin and frog
If you happen to be under a snow bank currently this just might be a fun project to make. I love penguins in general and I live in drought land so I will be making this too. Pop on over … Read More...
How to decorate wooden clothes pins with wood burned patterns
What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and use … Read More...
How to make Valentine Arrows and quiver
Here is a fun Valentine craft that includes not only pretty arrows it has a darling way to make a recycled quiver to keep them in too. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Pair for the free printable … Read More...
Recycle a wire waste basket into a side table and more
I recently attended CHA, the Craft and Hobby Association trade show and there was an excellent trend report. Part of it included using industrial items in new ways. This wire basket converted into a side table is an excellent example … Read More...
Giveaway- Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists
Giveaway- Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 29th, 2016 and you are in the running for this cool book on collagraphy.
Open to U.S. residents only please.
Collagraphy is about combining … Read More...
Lovely stamped and painted feathers
Oh my! This is too cool! I am constantly amazed at the things clever crafters come up with the recycle and upcycle like these feathers! I never would have thought of a feather as a surface you could stamp on. … Read More...
How to make a tissue paper Valentine Heart decoration
Do you happen to save your heart shape candy boxes from previous Valentine’s Days? If so here is a fun way to use the bottom to make a new decoration for this year. Pop on over to the blog Twitchetts … Read More...
How to make a Star Wars Stormtrooper Pinata
I am officially please to share my first Star Wars recycled craft project thanks to Julia for sending in this link to Wholesale Party Supplies where there is a great tutorial on how to make a Stormtrooper pinata out of … Read More...
16 homemade paint brushes for all sorts of effects
This list of 16 things to use as paintbrushes would be great for artists of all ages. What a fun way to experiment with different painting effects and brush strokes. Pop on over to the blog Babble Dabble Do for … Read More...
How to make vintage style Valentine arrows
Arrows were my Valentine theme last year and with this great design for vintage style arrows I think they will be again this year. Vintage style arrows could be a decorating element beyond the Valentine season. If these look like … Read More...
Giveaway- Leather Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step leather accessories
Giveaway- Leather Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step leather accessories
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 22nd, 2016 and you are in the running for this great jewelry making book with lots of projects that feature recycled materials.
Looking for … Read More...