Terry from Terry’s Work in Progress had an old rusty gardening tool sitting around and by covering it with crackle paint and adding stamped images she totally transformed an old bulb planter into a work of art. This is recycling … Read More...
How to make a recycled wine crate footstool
Prime Publishing the people that produce the web site Fave Crafts host a contest for bloggers. I submitted this recycled wine crate footstool that has a new sew quilted top made with Foamology Twelve square Foam to the contest. … Read More...
How to make a balloon vase
These are so unusual and interesting I just had to share them. I have never seen anything quite like it and they really make me think about what else could be added to the bottle or possibly decorate the balloon… Read More...
How to make beautiful antique silver eggs (with a kitchen supply!)
I nearly dropped my computer when I read what the supply was that you use to make these beautiful antique Easter eggs. This technique would be great for any surface that you want to antique. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Great idea for using lace curtains to make window screens
These are so pretty and I bet they work great too! There isn’t a tutorial on how to make lace curtain 
screens at the blog 365 Saker but there is a lot of other pretty ideas and photos. I think … Read More...
How to make an embroidery hoop thread spool organizer
I am in love with working with embroidery hoops. I have designed several projects myself and I keep finding cool ideas all over. This thread spool organizer is featured U Create Crafts. Pop on over and see the easy tutorial … Read More...
How to make scratch art on recycled cds
When you were a kid did you love scratching doodles and making scratch art? I did. It was such a cool concept to be taking away material rather that drawing it on. Well I couldn’t believe how pretty, upscale and … Read More...
How to make a faux “Moroccan” mirror
This post was sent in by Nina and it features a tutorial on how to make a faux tin “Moroccan” style mirror. The blog needs to be translated and I’m not sure the translation of the name is right but … Read More...
How to use paper napkins for pretty photo backdrops
I am in love with taking pictures and sharing them online. I have been really getting creative with trying to make my photos prettier and more “artsy” so this idea for transforming paper napkins 
into photo backdrops is such an … Read More...
How to make a recycled element “LOVE” plaque
Need a last minute decoration you could make probably with the stuff on your work bench as you tidy up? Well, this cute “LOVE” plaque includes craft supplies that I bet you have around. Pop on over to the Tombow … Read More...
30 ways to make tree branch chandeliers
Now who can’t get their hands on a tree branch? How far would you have to walk to find one? Me about 2 feet. I even have to admit I save a few that are really cool shapes just to … Read More...
How to make rubber band bracelet bow and arrow
If you are like me and like to make crafts that you then can play with, pop on over to the blog All For The Boys for the fun tutorial on how to make a rubber band bracelet bow and … Read More...
How to make a recycled material cat tent
This tutorial makes me want to make a cat tent even though I don’ town a cat….maybe I could make them for charity? Pop on over to the blog Practically Functional for the fun and easy tutorial on how … Read More...
How to make a glow-in-the-dark wall clock
Now this clock is store-bought and the crafter simply shows how to paint it so it glows-in-the-dark but when I spotted it I thought – wouldn’t it be cool to use recycled refrigerator magnets to make it? You could even … Read More...
Fun fort ideas
I made forts as a kid primarily with a blanket tucked into the drawers of a desk but this idea for poking Christmas lights through a box simply makes a magical place no one would ever want to leave. It … Read More...
How to make a faux enamel ware compost bucket
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I have a few pieces of enamel ware and I love the look of it. It never occurred to me that you could make it, well faux make the look of it. Thanks to Carolyn for sending in a link … Read More...
How to fold paper butterflies
When you pop on over to the blog Daily Fix you will be so surprised at how simple the pattern is that creates these darling folded butterflies. UPDATE: The link to this project doesn’t work but I found a new … Read More...
How to make a ribbon chandelier
This has been on my “to-do” list for awhile. Most of the ribbon chandeliers I’ve seen are more random and messy but this one featured at Lovin’ our Chaos is so neat and tidy. It is also created using a … Read More...
12 ways to make greenhouses
I know probably right now the only green thing you are thinking of is a Christmas tree but you may want to start thinking about building a green house to extend your growing season. It would make a great new … Read More...
Project: Recycled Ornament
If you’re like me you’ve got loads of cardboard boxes piling up from all the gifts you’ve ordered online this year. Before you recycle them tear of some corrugated pieces of cardboard and make a wonderful recycled ornament for your … Read More...