I was looking around for some “artsy” ideas and I spotted a party hat that looked like the tip of a pencil. I then found a tutorial to make a whole giant pencil. These are super easy and looks like … Read More...

I am participating in a cycling event this weekend and I am planning on making bike streamers for the handlebars with the attendees. I am planning on using hair elastics and yarn but these made from ribbon are so pretty … Read More...

I recently scored a big container of used sidewalk chalk chunks and I have an idea for a big piece of chalk art that would be better if I could paint it on the ground. Turns out it’s easy to … Read More...

OK, now I have another fun project to make with my yarn scraps. The possibilities are endless. I could even see cutting up old clothes and adding beads to really kick these up! Best yet no one needs to know … Read More...

We all think about decorating the outside of Easter eggs but eggs make great containers for little dioramas. To accent the cute little dioramas the edges of the eggs can be wrapped with one of my favorite things- pompom trim! … Read More...

I have written words on leaves and made minimalist arrangements but this idea for painting modern, minimalist art on them looks so pretty and I bet is a very zen project. I bet also it would be interesting to paint … Read More...

Every time I look at these fun and silly figures I see another little element that is so unexpected but works perfect, like push pin legs and bead and pin eyeballs. Pop on over to the blog Ines Felix to … Read More...

I recently posted about how to make a DIY embroidery hoop with a plastic lid rim and container, this idea uses the outside of a plate to make the outer frame of an aquarium craft. It is featured at the … Read More...

I do a lot of machine embroidery and small fabric collages and I am always looking for ways to exhibit them on a wall. This just might be a great way to do that! Right now it seems like a … Read More...

Baby food jars are so versatile. This one makes such a great base to make a container body for an Easter chick. Yellow jelly beans are the perfect “chick” color. Hop on over to the blog Serendipity Refined for the … Read More...

I am currently battling a gopher on par (pun intended) with Bill Murray in Caddyshack  so I am spending a lot of time with my lawn and lots of holes. So why not dress up the lawn even further with … Read More...

Buttons have got to be one of the most useful yet fun elements to repurpose into cute things….like wheels for an Easter egg cart! Pop on over to the blog Little Vintage Cottage to see all sorts of cute Eater … Read More...

I have a couple of pin cushions that are made out of recycled spray paint can caps but this idea to make a tall hat centerpiece with a tin can is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. I bet though you … Read More...

If one is good, a giant rainbow collection is great! That is just what this field of recycled egg carton mushrooms is. Some of them have other fun recycled elements as their base like pasta noodles and wine corks. Pop … Read More...

This is just beyond pretty! I don’ think I have considered a paper lantern as a surface for art and I certainly didn’t think they would look so fabulous hanging from large to small in groups…but boy do they! This … Read More...

Sheep are just so darn cute! And tiny ones are even cuter! If you agree and are looking to make a new decoration for St. Patrick’s Day pop on over to the blog Sadie Seasongoods for the tutorial on how … Read More...

Sometimes you want a little decoration that only sticks around for the season so you don’t need to store it until next year. That’s what makes a decoration made of food perfect. This rainbow made of cereal is perfect for … Read More...

I don’t think I’ve posted a recycled tp tube project in a while so I guess I better hop to it! 🙂 Anyway this adorable pair of bunnies are perfect for Easter and I just love their accents with a … Read More...

What kid (or let’s face it adults too) doesn’t love flinging stuff around. Not to mention playing with your food 🙂 Pop on over to the blog Little Bins for Little Hands for the tutorial to learn something and make … Read More...

This wall of kid portraits with pink balloon bubble gum bubbles is so cute! I don’t think you could walk into a room and not smile when seeing these. I bet they would make a great Valentine’s day project. Pop … Read More...