I’m about to hit the road for a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas for the annual Glass Craft and Bead Expo. I’ll see friendly glass folks as well as new products to come back here and tell you about. … Read More...
DIY Paper Flower Backdrop
Having a backdrop for you wedding or event is a good way to add to your décor, but coming up with some way of decorating a space that big can get quite pricey. This tutorial is here to show you … Read More...
Making Your Own Pouf Pillows
Pouf pillows are a big trend right now, and are slowly taking over both the crafting and decorating world. If you like the look of having some type of foot stool, but are kind of over the look of the … Read More...
Knitting Warm Fuzzies for Australia’s Animals
I told you last year about a story calling for people to knit marsupial pouches for animals in Australia who might need a little extra help and warmth after being injured or when babies aren’t with their mamas.
I said … Read More...
22 Gorgeous Makeovers From Items Found At Goodwill
We are always looking for a way to save a buck with our crafting, and this post is no exception to that. With 22 ideas that are absolutely beautiful, you may be surprised that the majority of the supplies came … Read More...
How Does One Make a Star Wars Fighter Ship Out of Cardboard?
Faced with a challenge to answer that question, Kate went about answering that question in the best possible way. By making it using all recycled materials!
I truly think, she rose to the challenge and built a spacecraft worthy of … Read More...
Wall Made Of Post-It SuperHeros
How cool are these walls! Using 8,024 post-it notes, Ben Brucker made the walls of his creative agency, a little less boring.
He used the super-sticky variety of these post-it notes to create these super-hero walls that took several weeks … Read More...
Mermaid Lapghan Pattern For Adults
Shelley Bunyard of Mad Hooker Crochet has made this adult sized, mermaid lapghan. And she has given detailed pattern description on her blog. This lapghan measures 42 inches tail to top and 12 inches tail to tip of the fin.… Read More...
Unique Custom Name Cake Topper
Are you looking for a unique piece of art for you wedding decor, or more importantly, a cake topper? This custom made wire heart can be perfect for your big day and a very beautiful touch to any wedding cake. … Read More...
How to make Pom Poms with a Fork (and yarn)
This easy video tutorial shows you how to make pom poms with a fork! You can then attach them to anything that you desire – hats, clothes, shoes! Or you can make your own crafty creations.
If I had known … Read More...
13 Different Ways to Use Your Extra Cinder Blocks
Concrete decor is kind of a big deal lately and the classic cinder block happens to fall under the category of “concrete”. However, cinder blocks are not usually thought of as very pretty. This post shows 13 different ways you … Read More...
Make Your Own Wedding Countdown Blocks
Looking for a cute and fun way to keep track of those days counting down to the big day? This tutorial can show you exactly what you will need and how to make a countdown block set to cross off … Read More...
8 Creative Ideas For a Unique Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg hunts are a classic tradition for this upcoming holiday, and this post is here to give you 8 creative ideas to step up your game this year. Change things up a bit and have a more unique Easter … Read More...
David Suzuki Calls for Knitters to #knit4monarchs
The David Suzuki Foundation, which provides science-based education, research and policy work in Canada, says that because the population of monarch butterflies has fallen so drastically, humans need to step in and help.
The solution? Knitting chrysalises for caterpillars… Read More...
8 Ways To Dress Up An Old Globe
Thanks to the increasing demand of modern-day technology and so many possibilities right at our fingertips, the days of using a globe are ever ceasing. If you still have a globe around and are looking for a great project to … Read More...
New from Colour de Verre…Bamboo
This is truly a good one. The newest mold from Colour de Verre. It’s a Bamboo plate mold. I want one. Maybe even two…As usual these guys have produced something that is simple to use and the results are … Read More...
34 DIY Projects Using Rope
Do you still love that nautical look? Maybe you even like the natural and rustic feel that twine rope gives to a room. Either way, these 34 ideas are some great DIY projects that you can make for your own … Read More...
Reactions You Get When You Tell People You Knit: Add Yours!
Over the weekend I saw this fun post from Love Knitting about the reactions people commonly have when you tell them you knit.
Of course the first is “can you knit me something?” The answer is no, of course.… Read More...
Amazing Detailed Coffee Pot Terrarium
How amazing is this coffee pot terrarium?
Enid, of A Charming Project created this using mini air plants, white sand, moss, rocks and of course, a small coffee pot.
But for fully appreciating the detail that has gone into making … Read More...
Make Your Own Compost Bin
If you love to garden, and love to do anything to maximize your efforts while doing so, then building and using a compost bin is by far, one of the best things you can do. Not only are you reducing … Read More...