Most of the U.S. looks like it’s in for a long cold winter and in keeping with that theme this idea for making ice-skating popsicle stick dolls is just the craft project for keeping with the winter time chill. Skate … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can gift container
This is a really great way to construct a gift container that would work with just about any 2 containers and a piece of cardboard. Pop on over to the blog Pan, Amore a Creativita for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Great idea for packing food gifts and free printable
I don’t think I have seen a paper plate look so cute! Who knew with just a few snips of the paper plate and a bit of baker’s twine you can make a pretty and easy way to wrap up … Read More...
My Upcycled Warm Wool Lap Quilt
Jill of “fiberluscious” never knows what to or buy or make for her mother for Christmas. Mom is always chilly; so this inspired Jill! Last year two days before Christmas she went to a resale shop and selected three difference … Read More...
How to make a wicked cute dress from 2 t-shirts
Jeni at Lola Nova Upcycling made this cute dress for Halloween but I would wear it year round with maybe straight cut sleeves instead of the pointy strips. Pop on over to her blog to see her step-by-step tutorial on … Read More...
How to make button topped jar
If you are like me, I bet you have a collection of buttons. You just might keep them in a jar. A lot of us do. But Mark Montano has switched it up and created a fun way to make … Read More...
Bubble wrap corn and more Thanksgiving decorations
I know it is barely Halloween season but you can never start too soon thinking ahead to next holiday especially when you craft with recycled materials as it may take some time to gather them up. When I spotted this … Read More...
How to make recycled wine cork letters
This project will take some serious collecting but for some it may be the “tasty” part of the project (like for me!) I love how using the Wine corks on end makes them look like dots and the colors are … Read More...
How to transfer images onto candles
Candles can be part of just about any holiday decor but for Halloween they are extra spooky. Candles can also make a great surface to decorate for each holiday and this technique for transferring images onto them is just the … Read More...
How to make a recycled trash bag spider web Halloween decoration
I, like Jessica, at the blog How About Orange like my decorations big and inexpensive oh and quick to make! That is just what she came up with when she designed this trash bag spider web. Pop on over to … Read More...
Giveaway- Felt-o-ween: 40 Scary-Cute Projects to Celebrate Halloween
If you are into decorating for Halloween you will definitely want to get yourself in the running for a copy of Felt-o-Ween: 40 Scary-Cute Projects to Celebrate Halloween by Kathy Sheldon and Amanda Carestio. Leave a comment in today’s post … Read More...
52 Krylon projects- Vote for your favorite!
Fave Crafts is hosting a contest where 52 crafters have designed a wide variety of projects all using Krylon. Pop on over to the Fave Crafts site to see 52 projects including the one yours truly submitted, this upcycled … Read More...
How to make a burlap covered recycled jar vase
Are you on the burlap bandwagon? I can’t say as I have made anything yet with it but this cute project that Keri Lee sent in looks like such an innovative way to use the burlap to hold the stems … Read More...
How to make scrap wood pumpkins
It doesn’t feel like fall here in SoCal but I can fix that by a least decorating like it is. This link sent in by Shelley to the blog Sew and Dipity is just the thing to make my yard … Read More...
How to make a recycled Tooth Fairy box
Well it’s been a long time since the tooth fairy visited my house. When I had my 1 wisdom tooth pulled I saved it to decorate at Halloween with, don’t you? Well if your little one is in tooth falling … Read More...
Make it Yours with Krylon Contest at Fave Crafts
Over at Fave Crafts there is a fun contest.
Make It Yours®? with Krylon
® this summer and it could be worth $500!
Whether you are working on a holiday creation, recycling an old dresser, or designing a new item … Read More...
How to upcycle clothes with bleach, lace and even curtains!
In the spirit of The Sound of Music curtains play a big part of this new outfit created by Sheri and shared at the blog Kittenhood. She used bistro lace curtains as an overlay on this denim skirt/oval outfit. See … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pennant banner
This technique could be used for just about any theme all you need to do is choose the right t-shirt. Alix of the blog Joyaltee created a recycled t-shirt banner using a skull graphic t-shirt which makes it perfect for … Read More...
How to make leggings from a t-shirt
I have personally sewed leggings from t-shirts so I can attest to how easy it is. T-shirts are my favorite fabric to wear and I love to make other garments with the fabric and the great images. If these seems … Read More...
Weaving with paper plates and plastic cups
Last week I posted a project where the crafter made a loom with a bucket. Today I have some art created by waving on paper plates and plastic cups. My fellow Craft Gossip Editor, JD does this with kids at … Read More...