Die cutting is pretty much my favorite way to work with leather these days. The Crafter’s Companion Sheena geometric die only cuts the center shapes with no border so it has lots of possibilities to make lace-like designs. Pop on … Read More...
Fun idea for embellishing chocolates
This is such an easy idea but boy is it cute! I want to make these for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day and Easter, really in every theme I have scrapbook paper and washi tape….and that is just about everything! … Read More...
How to make frose juice pouches
Maybe it’s because I have Halloween on the brain and have gotten out my decorations that when I spotted this frose juice pouch I thought faux blood bog cocktail! Do you see what I’m seeing? Instead of frose- something dark … Read More...
How to make paper tube bears
TP tube craft alert!!!! These are so cute! Da-Bears. Wouldn’t these be a fun party decoration if you are Chicago Bears football fan? Paint them up in team colors. Pop on over to the blog Creative Family Fun for the … Read More...
How to make “leftovers” notebooks with a great tip!
This post sent in by Lisa is just what I need! I have been struggling with stapling large projects but she has come up with a way to use a staple gun
to bind large notebooks in the simplest way! … Read More...
How to make a recycled oval mirror pumpkin
This is such a nice elegant decoration perfect for fall. Using the fancy frame and lamp finial really make this a pretty piece that would look great in all sorts of settings. Pop on over to the link sent in … Read More...
How to make your own stress ball
I had no idea it could be so easy to make a stress ball. This seems like there are endless possibilities like party favors and activities, decor and even art? Pop on over to Instructables for the step by step … Read More...
How to make recycled CD donut ornaments
Everyone loves donuts, don’ they? If you haven’t picked your Christmas theme maybe donut theme will be your winner. I am seriously considering it. Even if I don’t go full donut I will be making some of these as gift … Read More...
Giveaway-The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry
Giveaway- The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry: Techniques and Projects for Metallic Earrings and Pendants
Leave a comment in today’s post by September 7, 2017 and you are in the running for this innovative book filled with pretty projects that … Read More...
How to make a paper cup gift box
So earlier this week I posted about a wreath made out of simple cups. So I kind of have cups on the crafting brain. So when I spotted this tutorial on how to make a treat container out of a … Read More...
How to make colored pumpkin seed art
I am always on the lookout for new things to color. Today’s surprise object- pumpkin seeds! I recently watched a few documentaries on the artist Ai Weiwei and these colorful seeds could be an interesting way to make other types … Read More...
How to make oversized book page art
I love book page art and quotes from books. So this idea for super-sizing the page poster size is beautiful! It really is amazing how simply changing the scale of an item can transform it. Pop on over to the … Read More...
How to make a unicorn finger puppet
Unicorns appeal to people of all ages. I decorated my books with unicorn stickers
when I was a kid and now my planner is decorated with them. This finger puppet looks like a fun project to make with kids and … Read More...
How to make an ornament topiary
Now these are quite the statement! And if I’m not mistaken Christmas crafting supplies are in the stores now. But you know what I was thinking? Halloween. The great tutorial on how to make an ornament topiary featured at the … Read More...
Giveaway- AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
Giveaway- AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 23, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome colorwork knitting pattern book! Especially if you like alternative and funky images in … Read More...
How to make a die cut candy dish
I am in love with making things on pedestals (do you remember my candy corn lights?) Well, today I made a candy dish with some die cut and embossed paper, a recycled container lid and a candle stick.
The … Read More...
How to make wall art tic tac toe game
This is kind of a twofer. First you can make a 9 block display and then you can paint up some x’s and o’s and play a game with them or just rearrange them for fun. The display could be … Read More...
Embellish a light switch with Legos
This is such a fun idea for embellishing a plain light switch. The theme could be just about anything because Legos can make anything! Pop on over to Bob Vila’s blog for lots of ideas for repurposing and upcycling all … Read More...
How to make a a wire wall organizer
I love the look of this grid. It is such a clean look and best yet easy to swap out the elements for different looks throughout the year. Pop on over to the blog DIY in PDX for the tutorial … Read More...
Great collection of recycled plastic animal craft
Do you have a stash of little plastic animals that your kids are done playing with it? Or do you buy them yourself because they are so darn cute? Well either way over at the blog Totnens there is a … Read More...