Not only do I love this great memo board that is decorated with spray painted toys I love the little figures that embellish the push pins. Thanks to Clair for sending in a link to her blog Pillar Box … Read More...
How to make a skeleton Halloween candy dish
This look so high end and like metal but it’s not! It is plastic and glass if you can believe it! Pop on over to the blog Four Front Doors for the easy step by step tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make champagne cork knights
I love it when I spot a craft I haven’t seen before and it makes me smile because it is so darn cute! That is just what these little champagne cork knights are. Wouldn’t you smile too if you had … Read More...
Mason Jar Halloween ghost decoration
I think it is so cool there is a whole blog devoted to Mason jar crafts! That is where I found this fun ghost in a mason jar Halloween decoration. Pop on over to the Mason Jar Crafts blog to … Read More...
Crate to coffee table
Do you recyclers do “alley” runs”? I love that term. I do know the Sunday night/Monday morning walks through my neighborhood can sometimes be a treasure hunt but I can’t say as I have alleys in my normal repertoire of … Read More...
How to remove printing from plastic containers
Oh this is going to open up a whole new world of recycled crafting! Plastic containers are great for so many things but the printing on them has hindered the process and projects as the containers had to be covered….until … Read More...
How to upcycle a simple mirror into a fancy one
I bet all of as some point have owned one of those simple full length mirrors. A fun home dec element these days is to have a large decorative mirror resting on the floor. Well, you can make your own … Read More...
How to make recycled jean pocket bean bag toss game
Spending time outside playing games can be fun for kids as well as adults and these cute bean bags made out of the back pockets of jeans are a fun item to make with last year’s clothes that don’t fit … Read More...
How to make a recycled cd container treat holder
Now I know most of us probably don’t use cds much any more since the creation of flash drives but if you still do or know someone who does this idea for transforming the cd case into a treat holder … Read More...
How to make a dip dyed wall hanging
Wall hangings made of yarn, string and other fibers are super popular right now. This one made of heavy string and dip dyed has a lovely minimalistic quality that would be fun to make in your favorite color or … Read More...
Chalkboard and more fun details
This is a great detail that is too good not to share that I’m sure could be used or adapted for all sorts of things. Pop on over to Dimples and Tangles to see how she used upside-down drawer pulls … Read More...
Great collection of 30 paper mache projects
I am fascinated with making dimensional shapes with paper and fiber. The collection of projects featured at Homesthetics is a wealth of inspiration. I particularly like these egg-like shapes. I like that they are a simple black and white color … Read More...
How to make a smartphone projector
Did you grow up watching slide shows of the family trips and past holidays? I did and boy were they fun. The laughing at what people were wearing and silly things that we all did. If you would like to … Read More...
Giveaway of a Walnut Hollow wood round and how to make a shot glass tray
Do you like to make things with wood? Do you (or your dad) have a shot glass collection? Over at the Walnut Hollow blog there is a tutorial on how to drill perfect holes in wood that make this rustic … Read More...
Make a book spine a chalkboard surface
Are you looking for new ways to use chalkboard paint or a new place to write a quote? Well, here is a fun way to do both. We all have stacks of books around so grab a bunch and either … 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...
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...
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...