Now is the time we turn toward our goals for the new year. My interests have grown beyond crafting toward art and that include lots of paper collage. I have experimented with a lot of surfaces so when I spotted … Read More...
Color changing eggs for fun, decor and of course Easter!
Wow! Now another fun way to decorate Easter eggs that combines the fun of a mood ring with a paint job. Pop on over to the blog Dream a Little Bigger for the tutorial on how to make color changing … Read More...
Great collection of pretty gift wrapping ideas
If you are lucky enough to have all your Christmas shopping done you may now be looking for creative ways to wrap up all those gifts. I thought these images had to contain some of the pretties papers and combinations … Read More...
Mini animals in walnut shell Christmas ornaments
Making mini animal ornaments out of walnut shells can be a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations. Here’s a simple tutorial on how to create these cute ornaments:
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How to make snow globe jar toppers
I love snow globes and this project really kicks up the idea to a whole new level of fun and cuteness! Pop on over to the blog A Few Shortcuts for the tutorial on how to make snow globe topped … Read More...
Put your own spin on store bought Christmas cards and envelopes
I wanted to share with you a few pieces of art I have been making. This first piece above is a Christmas card that I then added all sorts of other bits of art and washi tape. The envelope is … Read More...
How to make sparkly Recycled salt shaker Christmas ornaments
I had been collecting salt and pepper shakers for a while as they can be used for all sorts of recycled projects, along with actually using them for their intended purpose. This project is great because you can temporarily make … Read More...
How to make a candy cane star Christmas decoration
Along with this awesome star Christmas decoration made out candy canes featured at the blog Country and Victorian Times there are also 2 other wreath style decorations. Who knew the simple candy cane was so versatile? Pop on over the … Read More...
How to make recycled macaron glitter Christmas ornaments
The colors of these ornaments are so pretty. The paint colors coordinate so well with the glitter centers. Pop on over to the blog I Am A Homemaker for the step by step tutorial on how to make recycled bottle … Read More...
Mini snowmen made from peanuts and acorn caps
I think this project my confuse my squirrels but I have all the supplies on hand or should I say hidden all over my yard. Kind of like a reverse Easter egg hunt. Pop on over to the Sweet Paul … Read More...
Little tiny houses that would be great for a winter village decoration
Oh I am so gonna give these little houses a try. I would love to make a whole little Santa’s Village Christmas decoration out of them. They were part of a little collection of paper houses at the blog Two … Read More...
How to make a light up ugly Christmas Sweater
OK, now this is an over-the-top fun and festive Ugly Christmas Sweaters! You could take even just one of these elements and go crazy with your sweater project. Pop on over to the blog The Mommy Promotion for the … Read More...
How to make a fabric and button star Christmas ornament
There is something so charming about this fabric star Christmas ornament. It is very simple to make and perfect for the little ones as well as adults who want to get into the Christmas crafting. Pop on over to the … Read More...
22 Fabric Christmas ornaments and 20 stockings
It is now the official time to craft for Christmas. Over at the blog Chicken Scratch NY there is a great collection of 22 fabric Christmas ornaments including ha link to these adorable Christmas trees made from strips of green … Read More...
Giveaway-The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Quilting
Giveaway-The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration & Techniques for Art Quilting
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 15, 2018 and you are in the running for this creative fabric art book.
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How to make a Thanksgiving turkey nugget
Today I have another fun way to make a turkey to decorate for Thanksgiving. This one uses a little candy bar as the base. For all the instructions on how to make a Thanksgiving turkey nugget pop on over to … Read More...
How to make Thanksgiving turkeys with pears and leaves
These little turkey pears are so cute and modern. I bet they would look great as a group with all the different colors leaves can be found in. Pop on over to the blog Shrimp Salad Circus for the step … Read More...
Free Thanksgiving day printable
If you get this joke I bet you’re laughing as much as I am. I plan on printing it out and popping it in a recycled frame I scored at the thrift store and love but hadn’t found something to … Read More...
Recycled brown paper bag turkey game and more!
I think I want to make this brown paper bag turkey just for a decoration. I might make it and then bring it with me on Thanksgiving for us to play with on the day. I found this recycled brown … Read More...
Recycled rings make great sculptures
This is really an unexpected creation. I love modern art and sculpture but don’t tend to make much of it. This recycled ring sculpture is painted with all sorts of patterns that really gives it a modern feel as well. … Read More...