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...
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How to make a fire pit out of tree rings and a Weber grill
I never would have thought you could make a fire pit so easily and affordably but you can! The images and material list for this project are posted at the blog Joybobo. This would be a great project to collect … Read More...
Tutorial: Double sided oilcloth picnic tablecloth
As the weather starts to cool, picnics in the park are once again a possibility. Cover those concrete (and often dirty) picnic tables at parks and campgrounds with this picnic tablecloth. Melanie from Artzy Creations shows how you can make … Read More...
Alphabet Learning with Chalk & Rocks
Sometimes the simplest ideas can be the funnest. Dyan, from And Next Comes L, came up with this idea to give her boys a project to do with sidewalk chalk. They started off by taking a walk to gather … Read More...
Erupting Rainbow Sidewalk Chalk Paint
You have maybe made your own sidewalk chalk or sidewalk chalk paint before, but have you ever been able to make yours erupt?
Allison, from Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine, came up with this idea for her boys one … Read More...
How I learned to digitize a sewing pattern using Creating PDF Patterns by Lauren Dahl
On Monday I shared my review of Lauren Dahl’s course Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale. I mentioned that in just one week I was able to take one of my own basic patterns, digitize it in Adobe … Read More...
5 Candle Displays That Anyone Can Make
The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and the cozy glow of candles. Whether you’re hosting a festive dinner party or simply looking for ways to add some holiday cheer to your home, displaying candles in a … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Brooklyn Global
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Brooklyn Global. Brooklyn Global is the work of artist Brooklyn based artist, Lisa. The shop expresses her love of quirky art and iconic images through screen printing and hand casting concrete. The works speak … 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 – Stepping Stones
Valerie from Inner Child Fun shares this fun tutorial for making stepping stones. These stepping stones are quick to make with minimum mess. Use recycled cereal boxes for the molds. Use a rapid set cement which you could mix in … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sidewalk chalk bag
There’s nothing like a few pieces of colored sidewalk chalk for inexpensive summertime fun. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous shows how you can make a drawstring bag to hold your sidewalk chalk. It’s made … Read More...
The Best DIY Chalk Recipes
Chalk is one of those things that every toy room should have? Why? Because it’s a tool for any age and its use is only limited by your imagination. You will need plaster of Paris
to make chalk as … Read More...
DIY Candle Column
How gorgeous are these concrete outdoor columns? In My Own Style hooks you up with how to get this Restoration Hardware look for less.
Optical Glass House – Contemporist
I recently wrote about a solar glass roof…this post is about an Optical Glass House in Japan. The front of this building is made of borosilicate glass bricks which is a great choice because of their strength and ability to … Read More...
Sidewalk Chalk Kid Games!
I don’t think you’ll find a more comprehensive list of fun activities to do with chalk and kids than the list over at Craft Foxes. If you need something to do with your kids as the summer winds down, … Read More...
Leaf Imprint Stepping Stones
Garden season is in full swing, so it’s definitely not too late for some outdoor creativity. You’re going to need some concrete, a few plastic containers, and some leaves. The results are fun, permanent and totally weatherproof. Head over to … Read More...
Knit R2-D2 Makes Knitting, Geekery Cool
I’m a bit of a geek, mostly thanks to my husband, and of course I’m a big old knitting geek, so I’ve absolutely loved seeing the pictures of the knit R2-D2 that was briefly on the streets of Bellingham, Wash., … Read More...
Sharing the crafty joy
Jennifer of CraftSanity spent a week at her kiddo’s elementary school, teaching 500 kindergarten through fifth-graders to weave and leading them in creating a patchwork rug for the school library. Her blog post shares the concrete and intangible benefits of … Read More...
What’s YOUR Opinion? Art vs. Crafts
There have been many times over the past few years while searching out amazing crafts for children that I have come across the same argument. Some parents want their children to be ‘creative’ rather than follow … Read More...
Liquid Sidewalk Chalk
Domestic Charm shares a great idea and link for an outdoor summer activity…Liquid Sidewalk Chalk. My kids would love using a paint brush out on the driveway. You can get the recipe from Smashed Peas and Carrots blog.
If … Read More...