Giveaway- Every Which Way Crochet Borders: 139 Patterns for Customized Edgings
By
Edie Eckman
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 19, 2017 and you are in the running for this great crochet book by one of my favorite … Read More...
How to make paper plate stitched yarn hearts
Big and bold fun projects are perfect for kids and adults alike. This easy stitched heart is perfect for the little kids but I am going to put my thinking cap on to use this technique to make a bit … Read More...
Giveaway-Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint Workbook: A practical guide to mixing paint and making style choices
Giveaway-Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint Workbook: A practical guide to mixing paint and making style choices
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 12th 2017 and you are in the running for this spiral bound notebook with pockets to … Read More...
How to make mini football helmet drink stirrers
I have been watching quite a bit of football lately so when I spotted this fun mini football helmet drink stirrers my two worlds collided. If you want to craft up this and some other football party decor go in … Read More...
How to make mix n match rock painted snowmen
Rock painting is such a classic craft and boy have creatives come up with new and fun ways to literally mix them up. Rock and roll over to the blog In The Play Room for the kid friendly tutorial on … Read More...
Collage board for the New Year
Happy New Years Eve! On this last day of 2016 thoughts turn to cleaning up, organizing and starting the new year of 2017 off with a clean slate and fresh start! So I am cleaning off my bulletin board so … Read More...
How to make cupcake paper fortune cookies
I love all things fortune cookie. Real or crafted I love them. When I spotted these fun fortune cookies made with cupcake papers I thought it looked like a fun project for New Years eve- both American and Chinese New … Read More...
How to Make a Recycled Shampoo Bottle Purse and Lots More Creative Upcycling Ideas
If you like working with pretty colored plastics recycled tubes and bottles are a great source. Pop on over to the blog Eco Green Love for an amazing collection of recycled plastic container projects – both decorative and functional – … Read More...
How to make little bowls with cookie cutters
You may have your cookie cutter stash out for holiday backing and ornament making. If so why not make a bunch of these adorable little bowls either to decorate for the new year or make to give as gifts. Pop … Read More...
Great recycled Christmas wrapping paper game for New Years Eve
I love Christmas wrapping paper
. I tend to go a bit nuts buying it during after Christmas sales and then using it the following year. I would like it to have more of a lifespan though. This great idea … Read More...
15 great upcycling Christmas ideas
Christmas is just around the corner and you may be in need of some last minute decorations or cards, this collection of 15 Christmas upcycling ideas featured at the blog Salvage Sister and Mister is perfect for all sorts of … Read More...
Giveaway- Knitted Animal Cozies: 35 woolly creatures to keep things safe and warm
Giveaway- Knitted Animal Cozies: 35 woolly creatures to keep things safe and warm
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 30th, 2016 and you are in the running for this adorable book on knitting cozies for just about everything … Read More...
How to make wine glass lampshades
Looking for a fun way to add a “Light” touch to your holiday decorating? Why not try making mini wine glass lampshades that you can customize with all sorts of drawing, stamping and stenciling. Pop on over to the Clearsnap … Read More...
How to make cardboard gingerbread houses
Gingerbread houses are a holiday staple. If you want to make a bunch to decorate with why not make them out of recycled cardboard? Pop on over to the link Mark sent in to his blog Make Your Mark! for … Read More...
How to make recycled nespresso cup jewelry
If you have a nespresso coffee machine 
I bet you have asked yourself what you could make with the little pretty cups after you have made a delicious cup of coffee with them. Well, Rose sent in this link to … Read More...
How to make tea Christmas trees
Last year I made a tea cup countdown Christmas tree and when I spotted these adorable little tea Christmas trees I knew just what I wanted to make this year. Pop on over to the blog Thirsty For Tea for … Read More...
Book Review: Rag Rugs, Pillows, and More: Over 30 Ways to Upcycle Fabric for the Home
Calling all fabric hoarders (you know who you are—we see that stash of old T-shirts, faded curtains, and worn-out bedsheets)! If you’re anything like me and can’t bear to toss a single scrap of fabric, then Rag Rugs, Pillows, and … Read More...
How to make a recycled scarf wreath
This wreath is made with a woven scarf but I happen to have gone a little crazy knitting skinny scarves and I still love them but I don’t wear them. This is a perfect re-use and best yet I can … Read More...
Light up paint by numbers – new spin on a classic craft
If you read this blog regularly you know how much I love things that light up. So when I got this light up paint by numbers canvas from Plaid I was so excited! As you can see I improvised a … Read More...
How to make a Bob Ross mini doll
Oh how I love Bob Ross, I think he was probably the first professional artistic influence in my life. I was captivated by what he created before my eyes. This tiny little collapsing dancing doll is also a fun throw … Read More...