OK- here is a new one that looks so cute. It is the kind of thing that will make you do a double take when you spot it. Especially when the tree has several shoes on it (see an expample … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Tweed acorn decor
These tweed and wood oversized acorns make beautiful autumn decor pieces! Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make them out of thrifted materials . The tweed is actually upcycled from thrifted tweed jackets!
Click below for her tutorial:… Read More...
Make a Blue Jean Pocket Album
Don’t toss those old worn out jeans away, cut off the pocket and turn it into a unique scrapbook album. This clever ideas comes from Kymona, she used denim, fabric and paper to create her album and she sharing her … Read More...
Tip: Re-do a Chair with Washi Tape
This pretty desk chair is covered in washi tape, yup, washi tape! How cool is that? Using some new wide washi tape from Altenew Laurel Beard got a cool new look for her work chair. Washi tape is a perfect … Read More...
Project: Decorating Mugs with Alcohol Inks
I love it when paper crafters take products off the page and use them in a unique way. Nina-Marie used Alcohol Inks to decorate some lovely mugs, perfect for storing craft supplies or as flower pots. Visit the Simon Says … Read More...
Projects: 7 Paper Crafting Projects Using Vintage Book Pages
I love using old book pages in my paper crafting, from cards to collage they had such a wonderful vintage touch. Somerset Place has 7 different project ideas using book pages, many of them include stamping, as well as loads … Read More...
5 Months until Halloween-It’s never too early to start upcycling those Used Fedex Boxes in Gravestones
Dave Lowe over at his blog is always crafting for Halloween, he really outdoes himself each year. I want to post this now so you have plenty of time to save your Fedex boxes and repurpose them into some mighty … Read More...
Repurpose Those Old Shutters
I LOVE shutters. In fact, I’m currently in the process of convincing my husband to mount some board and batten style shutters on the exterior of our home. It’s not going so well. In the meantime, I can revel in … Read More...
Project: Super Hero Cuffs
Recycle plain old paper towel rolls into fun play time super hero cuffs. Add paint and rubber stamps for a fun summer day crafting project. Find out more over on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog.
-Heather
Vintage Lampshade Centerpiece
There’s a bit of a fad right now with crafting with upcycled items. There’s a certain rustic touch that they can give when used the right way and this lampshade centerpiece has definitely been done right. Check out the post … Read More...
Give Your Outdoor Chairs A Makeover
Do you have any old chairs? Restyle them with stripes and bold color by replacing the seat with a simple plywood cutout and some chalk paint! Mark Montano shares a tutorial for doing just that on his blog! I think … Read More...
Hot air balloon decor
Isn’t this beautiful? Hot air balloons could be great for all sorts of temporary party decor to every day festive summer or kid’s room decorations. Pop on over to the blog Kate Aspen to see a bunch of ideas for … Read More...
32 More Pool Noodle Activities, Hacks and Crafts
Got pool noodles? Check out this totally awesome list of pool noodle activities, hacks and crafts from the most creative bloggers around!
Last week I shared a list of pool noodle crafts by Menucha at Moms and Crafters and it … Read More...
How to Make DIY Wall Decor (From Your Junk Drawer!)
Yep, you read that right- Art! from your junk drawer! Everyone has a junk drawer right? Well, it’s time to clean it out and make some fun decor in the process. Jess from Make and Do Crew shared how she … Read More...
Project: Stamped Table Top
Add some flair to a plain piece of furniture with stamping! Gail, from My Repurposed Life used large cling stamps and Decor Paint to stamp on the top of her table. She even made her own leg accents from clay. … Read More...
Project: Recycled Puzzle Piece Magnets
Got some old puzzles that have lost some pieces? What can you do with the left overs? How about recycle them into some cool paper craft projects. Neva Cole covered some old puzzle pieces in paint and added stamped words … Read More...
17 Crafts to Use a Paint Stick
We all love a great craft project and if it involves something to be repurposed, even better. Take a minute to gather up your paint sticks, or head to the local hardware store to stock up. This post has some … Read More...
12 Crafts You Can Make With an Old Book
Finding the perfect book can make or break your weekend. Or maybe it can if you are a book lover like myself. There’s not much better than holding that book in your hands and getting lost in another world. However, … Read More...
15 Fun Ways to Craft with Vinyl Records
Do you have a love for those old black vinyl records? While they aren’t exactly a current trend for listening to music, they are, and always will be, a sign of the retro and classic time. Next time you are … Read More...
Bark Vase Tutorial
This tutorial for making a flower vase is fairly easy to do and uses items you probably have sitting around your house. Not only is it an inexpensive way of making up a flower vase, but it’s beautiful as well.… Read More...