I haven’t had Life Savers in a long time but I have fond memories of those little dolls we used to make with the whole roll. These nautical themed napkin rings featuring Life Savers are just brilliant! And so functional … Read More...
How to make a DIY cork board mural
I simply love how BIG this is! The clever crafter at the blog Vintage Revivals has a wonderful tutorial on how to make a cork board mural. I bet this technique would look cool with virtually any image and … Read More...
How to make a Keepsake upcycled baby onesie quilt
Babies grow so fast and their little onesies are beyond cute. Why not get a lifetime of warm snuggly memories out of them by transforming them into a quilt! Pop on over to the blog Craft Buds for the tutorial … Read More...
Tire umbrella holder
I bow down to the clever crafter who came up with this combo, a tire and umbrellas. Yes, you see right, but wow does it look cool! I like how the umbrellas look like the spokes of a wheel in … Read More...
Giveaway: DIY T-Shirt Crafts
Enter to win a copy of DIY T-Shirt Crafts: From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts.
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 7th, 2015 and you are in the running. … Read More...
How to make an action figure lamp
When I first saw this lamp I thought it was a piece of coral or something organic then at closer inspection I saw that it was a cluster of toy action figures. Too funny! Pop on over to Instructables to … Read More...
How to weave straw with a comb
I have seen some tutorials on using a fork to make pompoms but the snowflake or flower like ornaments that are featured on this blog are so cool! Using a comb
is a brilliant idea to make different “petals”. Here … Read More...
Winner: Big Book of Mod Podge
Congrats go out to Crystal A. of Mineola, TX as she is the winner of The Big Book of Mod Podge: Decoupage Made Easy
Winner: More Creative Lettering
Congrats go out to Shelly E. of San Mateo, CA is the winner of More Creative Lettering: Techniques and Tips From Top Artists
22 recycled pill bottle ideas
Over at 104 Homestead there is a great list of projects both practical and crafty for turning old pill bottles into organizational items and fun things like these faux bamboo vases. So if you happen to have a stash of … Read More...
How to make Lego cinder block planters
This kind of falls under the category of art imitating life imitating art or “adult Legos”. If we played with Legos as a kid and then we still want to and we want them big and functional, then making concrete … Read More...
Giveaway- Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper
Enter to win the beautiful new book Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper
by Barbara Baumann by leaving a comment in today’s post by July 30th, 2015.
Open to U. S. residents only please.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic cactus table
What a transformation! Naomi sent in her post about how her and her fellow blogger were challenged to make something out of a plastic cactus. I think they did a great job transforming the cactus into a cool stylish end … Read More...
How to make a no sew Minnie Mouse costume
The cleaver materials and ways Cindy came up with to make this no sew costume came up could be translated to just about any outfit you may need. Pop on over to her blog Upcycle Design Lab for the step … Read More...
How to make giant candy decorations
Yes, my crafty thoughts are turning toward the holidays. You too? Well this tutorial on how to make giant candy decorations out of a pool noodle is brilliant! So have fun with your pool noodle this summer and then turn … Read More...
How to make glass eyes
I know it’s only mid summer but the Halloween decorations are in the stores so that must mean it’s OK to post Halloween craft projects. Over at Make there is an easy tutorial on how to make glass eyes perfect … Read More...
Giveaway- Make Garbage Great: The Terracycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
Enter to win a copy of:
Make Garbage Great: The Terracycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
by
Tom Szaky and Albe Zakes
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 24th, 2015 and you are in the running for … Read More...
Altered book tip I love and more ideas
I have a few altered books going currently. I pick them up occasionally and add to them. One of them I tore out a bunch of the signatures to make room for all the stuff I was adding. The tip … Read More...
How to make a recycled candy box ring display
I made a recycled cigar box ring display using recycled wool felted sweaters but I LOVE this version where Jolene at the blog Crafty Super Mom used a rainbow of colors and a candy box to make her ring display. … Read More...
How to make a photo display from a castor style wheel
This definitely falls under the category of, “I would never think of that!” But I sure am that Jane the designer over at Mamie Janes did. Pop on over to her blog to see the full tutorial on how to … Read More...