Plastic packaging is a great source for jewelry making supplies and embossing is a great way to get designs on plastic. along with the tutorial there is a great tip for what paint to use as well! Pop on over … Read More...
2 ways to make recycled cigar box chalkboards
Once you find a local store that you can pick up cigar boxes you inevitably get a little addicted to them. Mine happens to be next to the grocery store so I check in regularly and often times score some … Read More...
How to make a leather cuff wallet
This idea for a stylish cuff that is also a great place to store a bit of cash, a credit card or other small items is brilliant! I can see making these in all sorts of materials beyond the leather … Read More...
Giveaway- DIY String Art: 24 Designs to Create and Hang
Giveaway- DIY String Art: 24 Designs to Create and Hang
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 30th, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun modern spin on a classic craft.
Open to U.S. residents only … Read More...
How to make 4th of July red, white and blue striped pom poms
Are you on the lookout for fun ways to dress up bottles of wine for hostess gifts when heading to parties? Why not make giant pom poms in different colorways for different occasions like these red, white and blue big … Read More...
How to make a recycled spaceship
This is just so silly and I bet it would be so fun to make a whole bunch and hang them from tree branches. I may have aliens on my mind with the new Independence Day movie coming out. Pop … Read More...
How to make a no-sew t-shirt dress
I love cutting up t-shirts as stretch fabric is so comfortable and the graphics on t-shirts are so fun. This link sent in by Petro to the blog Creative Homemaking where the step by step tutorial on how to make … Read More...
25 great ideas for recycling old things
I bet most of us would only think of an ironing board for its intended use but what a transformation you can make with one buy removing the cover and using the grid and frame to upcycle it into thread … Read More...
Book Review – Make Your Own Zoo
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 22, 2016 and you are in the running for this awesome book packed … Read More...
How to make recycled can windspinners
I think it’s so fun to transform a modern container into a fun retro style decoration. Soda and beer cans come in beautiful colors and I bet virtually all of them would look great as a windspinner. Pop on over … Read More...
How to weave on a branch
Love using natural materials found in nature? Check out these books on Crafting with nature.
Giveaway- DIY Artisanal Soaps: Make Your Own Custom, Handcrafted Soaps!
Giveaway- DIY Artisanal Soaps: Make Your Own Custom, Handcrafted Soaps!
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 15, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun and detailed soap making book.
Open to U. S. residents only … Read More...
Amazing recycled shovel giant pinecones
Is this not AMAZING?!? When I spotted these I wasn’t quite sure if I was looking at an altered photo or what I was seeing. But these are giant pinecones made from recycled shovels. They are the work of Patrick … Read More...
Giveaway- Color A Quilt coloring book and Tombow colored pencils
Yes! I have a second twofer fabulous giveaway. Leave a comment in today’s post by June 10, 2016 and you are in the running for a copy of:
Color A Quilt 
adult coloring book
and
How to make a display wall
I think this looks pretty empty! Modern squares in all different black and white papers with a pop of green is just calling for creativity to be featured here. Pop on over to the blog Learning in Wonderland to see … Read More...
How to make a recycled paint sample needle holder
Sometimes making something tiny can be so satisfying. This tiny little needle case is just so darling. I am in love with paint samples and matchbooks so to combine the two into another little useful craft is brilliant! Pop on … Read More...
Giveaway- The Art of Whimsical Stitching
Giveaway- The Art of Whimsical Stitching: Creative Stitch Techniques and Inspiring Projects
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 2, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun book filled with a great collection of colorful textile … Read More...
How to make a recycled bottle water wall
This looks like so much fun! I know it’s meant for little kids but I bet it would be fun to make and enjoy as an adult, maybe add a water pump to make it a fountain? Pop on over … Read More...
How to make flair corkboards
I love when a project is pretty even if it isn’t being used for a practical purpose but when it can do both that is a really great design. Over at Awwe, Sam there is a great tutorial on how … Read More...
Giveaway: Let’s Get Crafty with Fabric & Felt: 25 creative and fun projects for kids aged 2 and up
Giveaway: Let’s Get Crafty with Fabric & Felt: 25 creative and fun projects for kids aged 2 and up
Leave a comment in today’s post by May 26, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun craft book … Read More...