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Giveaway- Handwoven Home: Weaving Techniques, Tips, and Projects for the Rigid-Heddle Loom
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 8, 2017 and you are in the running for this beautiful weaving tutorial and project book.
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Recycled Wine corks are as much fun to collect (drinking wine) 🙂 as they are to craft with. Tiki faces are a classic summertime decorating theme so why not carve up a bunch of these fun tiki with your Dremel … Read More...
Making things that are cute is fun but if they also are functional well, that’s just super-crafting! What is the bane of a summertime event? Bugs. So why not make some pretty red, white and blue scented candle holders that … Read More...
Whipping up some last minute red, white and blue decorations for 4th of July can be easy with what you have on hand from your plastic cup stash. Grab your scissors and pop on over to the blog I Can … Read More...
There is something so satisfying about turning a stack of old books into holiday decor that actually looks charming. This easy 4th of July book stack decoration is one of those clever patriotic crafts that feels budget-friendly, simple, and surprisingly … Read More...
All I can say is wow! Especially for the cut paper wine wrapped bottle on the left. This is so pretty! And wouldn’t these look cool on a table as a centerpiece? The left wine bottle wrapped in faux vintage … Read More...
These are just darling! They will be perfect for all the new succulents I am gathering and growing. They are also great for featuring recycled containers as they are flexible. Pop on over to the blog Lia Griffith for the … Read More...
Over at Cocktails Cupcakes Crafts there is a giveaway of $50 worth of Mod Podge goodies along with a tutorial on how to make these adorable collage trays. But wait there’s more Margot has compiled a link list of all … Read More...
I like to work with scraps of 2x4s but I don’t think I have ever seen them look so classy. I think it’s the black painted edges that really give them a high-end look. Pop on over to LotsDIY for … Read More...
Little Free Libraries are a great way to swap books and they make a great surface to customize using Testors paint and airbrush kits with images that share your interests. Can you guess what theme I went with?
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Did you know you can make your own window cling material with Mod Podge and die cutting them into all sorts of fun shapes? Well, you can and it is so easy.
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I just learned about fidget spinners this past weekend. I get the concept having your hands occupied while listening can be really helpful, doodling was what often kept my hands busy while listening. This fidget spinner is based on an … Read More...
This is recycled trash bag octopus is so pretty and fun I can’t wait to try making one. Over at Little Stars Learning there is both a photo and video tutorial on how to make these plastic bag octopus decorations… Read More...
If you plan to give your mom some flowers for Mother’s Day why not upcycle a plain vase to go with them. Here is a fun idea for die cutting recycled lace curtains. Pop on over to the blog Cheap … Read More...
This idea is so versatile. I could see using it for all sorts of notes and little gifts for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries, really anything. I also bet it would be fun to sew them with paper and other … Read More...
Enter the Compost Challenge at thecompoststory.com for a Giveway worth $2K May 7 – 13th.
Composting is the most important action humans can take to regenerate our planet. The Compost Story was produced by Kiss The Ground and Elevate Receive … Read More...
These are so sparkly and pretty not to mention made with two organic materials-rock salt and shells. Pop on over to the blog Hello, Wonderful for both the tutorials on how to make colored faux gem stones and these cute … Read More...
Giveaway-Journal Sparks: Fire Up Your Creativity with Spontaneous Art, Wild Writing, and Inventive Thinking
Leave a comment in today’s post by Thursday May 11th, 2017 and you are in the running for this fun creative prompt book.
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If you like to make jewelry and give it as gifts or sell it at craft shows and want a fun way to display it try these fun cards made with a circle card die cut with a Crafter’s Companion … Read More...
Weaving is really hot right now. I’ve seen a lot of cool wall hangings especially the ones on sticks. This circle weaving on recycled cardboard is really interesting. Perfect for all those scraps of yarn I can’t get rid of. … Read More...