This is the cutest wreath in its bright orange color, but you could make it black with white ghosts. First up was a lovely Halloween Felt Wreath. “Make and Takes” used the pattern from All Things Simple, inspired … Read More...
Cool Cement Projects For The Home
I normally don’t link to BuzzFeed. It’s just not very DIY friendly. But they have this wonderful list of 22 great projects using cement. And it has some great ideas.
Like making some cement painted brooches, coasters, and … Read More...
DIY Spice Caddy (From Recycled Materials)
Completely recycled – using baby food jars from freecycle, miss p from portialawrie has created this DIY spice caddy.
It looks fabulous and are a great hack – for anyone who has way too many spices and not enough space.… Read More...
Scrumptious Paisley Crochet
When I ran across this artist’s crochet pattern offerings, I just had to share. I have yet to test her patterns myself, but there are so many scrumptious things to be seen on her etsy page that I just had … Read More...
12 Wedding Limo Alternatives & Fun Bridal Transportation Ideas
Want to make your wedding getaway in style, but want something besides the traditional limo? Then be sure to check out these 12 alternatives for bridal transport featured at Poptastic Bride. Lots of fun ideas, but I love the … Read More...
Learn About Lampwork Glass Beads from Patsy Evins
For those of you that don’t much about lampwork glass beads check out this video by Patsy Evins on her web site. She gives you insights on what the beads are made of, her studio set up, tools and equipment … Read More...
Dramatic Felt Pillow Tutorials
Now that the summer is ending and the children are back in school many of us are thinking of the coming of the fall season and making our homes cozy for the long winter. An easy way to bring the … Read More...
Creatures from Clay
Pizza with all the toppings (tutorial & patterns)
LiEr hosts her amazing site “ikatbag” with many free pictorial tutorials and fun patterns for us to buy. I am actually going to make this fun-time Pizza with its darling toppings for the grandkids. LiEr also made a pizza box … Read More...
DIY Glass Beach Terrarium
Using a cool glass container, some mod-podge, artifacts from a beach and some small plants – GerberMom of Henry Happened created this cool glass beach terrarium that looks spectacular.
You can get the kids involved to first get them to … Read More...
DIY Noise Maker Seating Cards
Spruced up noisemakers from the party store make fun and festive seating cards that all your guests will love! Learn how to make your own at A Subtle Revelry. Such a clever idea!
Stash show and tell for quilters
Sarah of Sarah Quilts recently hosted her very first linky party, You show me yours, I’ll show you mine. Fitting juvenile humor, as it’s the time of year here in the U.S. where kids are going back to school. … Read More...
How to make your own Zombie Plushie Tutorial
Your kids will love this adorable Zombie Plushie with Halloween close at hand. These little guys sitting around the house will actually confirm Halloween is coming! Heidi hosts “Heidi Boyd Crafty Inspiration” from her home in Maine is sharing her … Read More...
Old Kitchen Sink To Outside Water Fountain
An old 1916 Kitchen sink – and a desire to make something with it – led to the creation of an outside water fountain.
Although not really a tutorial – this is a fun idea. Now to go scrounging in … Read More...
1959 Documentary on Glass Making
I found this documentary on glass making through one of my friends on Facebook. It’s an Academy Award winning short film made in 1959. It’s over at the web site i09.com. All I can say is you must watch … Read More...
Lab Glass – Vinegar and Brown Paper
Here’s a fun take on etched products. Need some acidic wit in your life? What about creative juices, extract of genius, or suspension of disbelief? If you’re in need of any of those, then Vinegar and Brown Paper has you … Read More...
Quick Outdoor Marquee Letter
A beautiful project – created for a Lowes challenge – this marquee letter looks pretty cool and works wonders for an outdoor space.
Learn to make this at the Tatertots & Jello Project website.
Typewriter Sculpture – Jeremy Mayer
Jeremy Mayer is taking unconventional material sculpture to new levels. Mayer builds large, intricate sculptures entirely out of typewriter parts, without gluing, soldering, welding, or adding things not found in typewriters. It might sound simple, but there’s nothing simple about … Read More...
Christmas Felt Dress Ornament downloadable Pattern
Amy blogs about her new 1860s pattern line for children’s clothing visit her on “Thistle and Lilly”. The design of this Christmas Ornament Dress is from the September 1862 Peterson’s Magazine, fashions for children, and is embellished with sequins and … Read More...
Rustic Vase From Pringles Can
This vase is made from an old (and empty I presume) Pringles Can. Hard to believe isn’t it.
There is a whole craft movement that creates DIY items using Pringles Cans and this one is a shining example.
Go get … Read More...