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.
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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...
Embroidery on iron covers
I recently posted cross stitch on a strainer and today I have another beautiful embroidery piece, this time on the iron plate covers. And if this is intriguing to you pop on over to The Gallery of Contemporary Textile Artists … Read More...
15 great planner and Journal ideas to make and print
I am sure we all struggle with staying organized and trying to make our lives more productive. I come up with ideas and I write them down but going back to the list and sketches in my various sketch books … Read More...
Recycled lace mushrooms
Pop on over to the blog Todolwen to see great photos of these little mushrooms made from recycled lace doilies and little vases. They may be available on her Etsy store so be sure to check there if you would … Read More...
Hot air balloon decor
Isn’t this beautiful? Hot air balloons could be great for all sorts of temporary party decor to every day festive summer or kid’s room decorations. Pop on over to the blog Kate Aspen to see a bunch of ideas for … Read More...