Music is a universal language that speaks to the soul. For many people, it’s an integral part of their lives. Whether you’re a musician, music lover, or simply appreciate the beauty of musical notes and lyrics, sheet music is a … Read More...
Easy way to transfer letters to wood
I can’t wait to try this transfer technique as all it requires is water and a round-tipped marker capped pen
like a Sharpie. Both of which I have on hand. Pop on over to the blog Diddle Dumpling for the … Read More...
Crate to coffee table
Do you recyclers do “alley” runs”? I love that term. I do know the Sunday night/Monday morning walks through my neighborhood can sometimes be a treasure hunt but I can’t say as I have alleys in my normal repertoire of … Read More...
How to make octopus lanterns
I bet these octopus lanterns look great when the breeze is blowing the streamers a bit. I want to use this tutorial and transform it to a Halloween theme. Pop on over to the blog Bondville for the full tutorial … Read More...
Giveaway- Recycled Hexie Quilts: Using Vintage Hexagons in Today’s Quilts
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Recycled Hexie Quilts: Using Vintage Hexagons in Today’s Quilts
by
Mary W. Kerr
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How to make a donut bulletin board
I love donuts or doughnuts, whichever way you like to spell them, they rock! These donut shaped bulletin boards are beyond cute. Would they cheer you up while doing your homework or maybe in a kitchen? Pop on over to … Read More...
22 Halloween Pallet projects
Yes it is time to start (if you haven’t already) to think about Halloween and how you plan to decorate. I’ve already made two projects and I am so loving them! This countdown calendar pallet is a great idea to … Read More...
21 beautiful lighting ideas
This hanging light made with an embroidery hoop, twinkle lights and feathers is just beautiful. I don’t think of feathers and lighting generally together but boy is it a nice combo. Pop on over to the blog Homesthetics for … Read More...
DIY Soda Can Tab Dolls
Before you toss the pull tabs from your next fizzy drink, take another look at them. That little piece of aluminium already has the perfect shape for a miniature doll body, complete with openings that can be used for hanging, … Read More...
How to remove printing from plastic containers
Oh this is going to open up a whole new world of recycled crafting! Plastic containers are great for so many things but the printing on them has hindered the process and projects as the containers had to be covered….until … Read More...
Winner: Paper Jewelry book
Congrats go out to Holly Y. of N. Little Rock, AR as she is the winner of Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper
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Giveaway- DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room
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DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room
by
Tana Smith
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Use Life Savers as a nautical napkin ring accent
I haven’t had Life Savers in a long time but I have fond memories of those little dolls we used to make with the whole roll. These nautical themed napkin rings featuring Life Savers are just brilliant! And so functional … Read More...
How to make a Keepsake upcycled baby onesie quilt
Babies grow so fast and their little onesies are beyond cute. Why not get a lifetime of warm snuggly memories out of them by transforming them into a quilt! Pop on over to the blog Craft Buds for the tutorial … Read More...
Tire umbrella holder
I bow down to the clever crafter who came up with this combo, a tire and umbrellas. Yes, you see right, but wow does it look cool! I like how the umbrellas look like the spokes of a wheel in … Read More...
Giveaway: DIY T-Shirt Crafts
Enter to win a copy of DIY T-Shirt Crafts: From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts.
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 7th, 2015 and you are in the running. … Read More...
How to make an action figure lamp
When I first saw this lamp I thought it was a piece of coral or something organic then at closer inspection I saw that it was a cluster of toy action figures. Too funny! Pop on over to Instructables to … Read More...
How to weave straw with a comb
I have seen some tutorials on using a fork to make pompoms but the snowflake or flower like ornaments that are featured on this blog are so cool! Using a comb
is a brilliant idea to make different “petals”. Here … Read More...
22 Recycled pill bottle ideas
Over at 104 Homestead there is a great list of projects both practical and crafty for turning old pill bottles into organizational items and fun things like these faux bamboo vases. So if you happen to have a stash of … Read More...
How to make Lego cinder block planters
This kind of falls under the category of art imitating life imitating art or “adult Legos”. If we played with Legos as a kid and then we still want to and we want them big and functional, then making concrete … Read More...