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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I’m pretty sure there are endless ways to embellish Mason jars. In this case all you need are some pretty colored papers, a snowflake embossing folder and a bit of silver gilding wax to make some awesome sparkly jars that … Read More...
I’m pretty sure there will always be new ways to decorate eggs. In this case they look like cactus. Which makes them the perfect summer decoration. Pop on over to the blog Quartz and Leisure for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
If you like to organize your dinner plans and let the family know what’s on the menu this recycled baking sheet menu board could be just the project you need to make. I don’t plan my meals but this looks … Read More...
Did you know you could rubber stamp and emboss organza ribbon? Well, you can!
I taped the organza ribbon down to a piece of scrap paper.
Then I stamped and embossed it. I did take special care not to melt … Read More...
This turtle is so adorable. It looks like it is straight out of a high end florist shop but it is made with a bunch of stuff that you probably already have in your garden stash but if not can … Read More...
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 3rd, 2017 and you are in the running for this pretty quilting book.
Open to U. … Read More...
The possibilities for decorating and pretend play are endless with today’s recycled craft project. I would be painting the toenails all sorts of crazy fun patterns and colors. Pop on over to the blog Kids Activities Woo! for the tutorial … Read More...
Have you found any word rocks in your neighborhood? Have you created any and left them about? Well, I have had the pleasure of finding one in my yard and I thought I’d try rubber stamping and embossing some rocks … Read More...
Making a cute object supersized can be such a fun project and in this case decorative and functional. Renee sent in a link to her blog Cute Simple Stuff where she posted a video tutorial on how to make these … Read More...
Giveaway- Color Yourself to Tranquility: And reduce stress with these beautiful artworks of trees
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 26, 2017 and you are in the running for this pretty adult coloring book!
Open to U. S. … Read More...
This pink flamingo is so pretty I’m not sure I could take a bat to it to break it open to get the goodies inside. Kids probably wouldn’t have that problem though. Pop on over to the link Penelope sent … Read More...
I am sharing this project today as it is expected to be over 100 degrees this weekend. If it is hot where you are and looking for a fun DIY project that can be used outside to cool down. Pop … Read More...
Giveaway- Sew Caroline Weekend Style
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 19th, 2017 and you are in the running for this adorable sewing book filled with comfy projects.
Open to U. S. residents only please.
Weekends never looked … Read More...
I can’t say I have ever thought about trying to print images on used tea bags but this photo sure is a pretty collection of art. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Alchemist for the tutorial on how … Read More...