Snarky jewelry is so fun to make and wear. If you think so too pop on over to the blog Mich L. In L.A. for a great tutorial on how to make recycled computer key jewelry. You can make … Read More...
How to make a plastic spoon flower necklace
If I hadn’t titled this post plastic spoon flower would you have ever guessed it was made with ordinary white plastic spoons? I never would have guessed. Pop on over to the blog Keralites to see how to make a … Read More...
23 pretty ways to organize and display jewelry
If you are like me and like to look at your jewelry even when you aren’t wearing it I bet you like to display it creatively. Pop on over to the blog Sincerely Yours for a great post that features … Read More...
How to re-purpose an old canvas with a stenciled quote
Since I simply LOVE quotes this tutorial on how to recycle an old painting and create new art that features a quote is my new favorite tutorial. Not only is this a cool painting technique it also features a great … Read More...
How to make recycled clothes pin spring bead bails
Yup you read right! The clever crafter at Los Abalorios made this pretty jewelry that uses the hing part of the clothes pin to hold the pretty beads in a cool industrial look. Pop on over to her blog and … Read More...
How to make scalloped ball earrings out of recycled Nespresso cup
Yes! These pretty little bead balls are made with the metal rim of the individual Nespresso coffee cups. Pop on over to the blog Craft and Fun to see the step-by-step tutorial on how to make this pretty metal bead… Read More...
How to make an American flag with mason jars
With 4th of July just around the corner the red, white and blue is popping up all over. I love how the clever crafter at the blog It All Started With Paint created a flag motif on 3 mason jars. … Read More...
Toilet paper tube modern candle base
I have posted quite a number of toilet paper tube projects that range from silly to beautiful and this one is so stylish. It looks like a 60’s modern retro accessory. This modern candle base is made from a humble … Read More...
12 ways to make cases for glasses
Well, I am now part of the tribe that needs reading glasses…..can you say “UG”? What a pain in the tooshie. So I now have to carry them and I thought I’d make a bunch of cute cases so they … Read More...
How to make a fruit wreath
If you have a fruit tree you know how much ripe fruit you get all at once. I like to give it away and this idea for making wreathes with it would really kick it up a notch. Pop on … Read More...
More than 100 homemade paint recipes
I am totally succeeding at my New Year’s resolution to get back to painting. Both art and my house 🙂 I have been working in acrylics but I thought I might branch out a bit and I found this site … Read More...
Winner: Art Therapy: Mandalas and Meditate: A Guided Journal
Congrats go out to Kathy D. of West Plains, MO as she is the winner of the two books:
Art Therapy: Mandalas: 100 Designs, Colouring in and Meditation
and
Coloring in sheets are a great … Read More...
How to make a jellyfish in a jar and 22 more fun kid crafts
Over at the blog DIY Ready there is a great collection of 23 kid crafts including this cool tutorial on how to make a jellyfish in a bottle. I think this is so pretty. I know it’s intended to be … Read More...
How to paint on feathers
I think this proves that there probably isn’t anything you can’t paint on. How pretty are these feathers all colorful with fun patterns painted on them. They are perfect for dressing up clothing, accessories, your hair or just about anything. … Read More...
Template to make a paper lantern
Over at Trucs and Bricolages there is this cute paper lantern template and tutorial on how to give it a cool faux finish. This is a great design that would be perfect to use as a centerpiece indoors or out … Read More...
Squirt gun painting
Happy unofficial kick off to summer! What a fun way to combine two classic summer time activities outdoor painting and shooting squirt guns. Pop on over to the blog Fireflies and Mud Pies for her advice on squirt water guns… Read More...
15 Maker Spaces that inspire and delight
I love looking at how other crafters and designers organize their stuff and their space. You too? Pop on over to Brit and Co. to see a great collection of photos of 15 maker spaces that are sure to give … Read More...
15 cool boy room ideas and elements
Over at My List of Lists there is a great collection of “boy room ideas” but the DIY ideas and elements could really be used in all sorts of ways for all sorts of rooms. The head board that features … Read More...
40 great DIY iPhone and iPad stands and tripods
Some of the iPad and iPhone stands in this list are so cute and clever! Some are high end and sleek but quite a bunch are able to be made with stuff you have around your home or office.… Read More...
10 great ideas for repurposing umbrellas
I have embellished umbrellas with Duck tape and lace but this list of 10 ways to repurpose umbrellas really has some innovative uses for the fabric part and the framework like this project that features the frame used to display … Read More...