With 4th of July just around the corner the red, white and blue is popping up all over. I love how the clever crafter at the blog It All Started With Paint created a flag motif on 3 mason jars. … Read More...
Toilet paper tube modern candle base
I have posted quite a number of toilet paper tube projects that range from silly to beautiful and this one is so stylish. It looks like a 60’s modern retro accessory. This modern candle base is made from a humble … Read More...
How to make a fruit wreath
If you have a fruit tree you know how much ripe fruit you get all at once. I like to give it away and this idea for making wreathes with it would really kick it up a notch. Pop on … Read More...
7 DIY Upcycled Beds Your Pet Will Truly Appreciate
If you have a pet, then you know how much you want to treat them like any other member of your family. This post brings you 7 ideas for making a bed for your dog or cat that they are … Read More...
Winner: Art Therapy: Mandalas and Meditate: A Guided Journal
Congrats go out to Kathy D. of West Plains, MO as she is the winner of the two books:
Art Therapy: Mandalas: 100 Designs, Colouring in and Meditation
and
Coloring in sheets are a great … Read More...
How to make a jellyfish in a jar and 22 more fun kid crafts
Over at the blog DIY Ready there is a great collection of 23 kid crafts including this cool tutorial on how to make a jellyfish in a bottle. I think this is so pretty. I know it’s intended to be … Read More...
How to paint on feathers
I think this proves that there probably isn’t anything you can’t paint on. How pretty are these feathers all colorful with fun patterns painted on them. They are perfect for dressing up clothing, accessories, your hair or just about anything. … Read More...
Squirt gun painting
Happy unofficial kick off to summer! What a fun way to combine two classic summer time activities outdoor painting and shooting squirt guns. Pop on over to the blog Fireflies and Mud Pies for her advice on squirt water guns… Read More...
40 great DIY iPhone and iPad stands and tripods
Some of the iPad and iPhone stands in this list are so cute and clever! Some are high end and sleek but quite a bunch are able to be made with stuff you have around your home or office.
My … Read More...
10 great ideas for repurposing umbrellas
I have embellished umbrellas with Duck tape and lace but this list of 10 ways to repurpose umbrellas really has some innovative uses for the fabric part and the framework like this project that features the frame used to display … Read More...
How to make a secret hiding place and more great household DIY tips
If you like simple tips and tricks that you can use around your house that can save you time, money and make life just a little bit easier check out this tutorial on how to make a security jar and … Read More...
15 free gift box templates
Oh I just love the Lego gift box featured in this collection of 15 gift box templates compiled over at Lines Across. The diamond one looks really cool too. I bet it would be fun to make out of glitter … Read More...
55 ways to transform bride’s maid, prom and formal dresses
Haven’t we all been stuck with a bride’s maid dress, an old prom dress or need a pretty dress and want to upcycle something in our closet to fit our special occasion? Over at the blog Paris Ciel there is … Read More...
Giveaway: Adult coloring book and Meditation Journal
I am L.O.V.E.-ing adult coloring pages and mandalas. So much so I have started to design my own coloring pages based on quotes that you can download for free.
If you are into them to you will love this giveaway.… Read More...
4 great DIY gifts for Dad
I am in love with the wood 6-pack beer holder with the bottle opener on the side. Over at the blog That’s My Letter there is a post that features 4 great projects (with links to the tutorials) that would … Read More...
How to make straw paper rockets
Is there anyone who hasn’t shot the straw paper at their sibling, parent or friend in a restaurant to bother them? My brother and I grew up doing it to each other all the time. Fast forward to now. I … Read More...
How to make recycled cork sheep
Most recycled cork projects feature the cork but this cute little lamb uses a cork as a base and is wrapped in fuzzy yarn along with cork bits being cut up. If you think this is as cute as I … Read More...
11 ways to make rain chains- 1 with cookie cutters!
I have a downspout that is in desperate need of a rain chain 
so I was searching around looking for ways I could make one. This collection of 11 ideas is just what I needed to give me all sorts … Read More...
How to make a yarn decoration
OK I think this project has been around for awhile but I guess I had forgotten about it and I have been looking for different ways to use my yarn stash in decor items and incorporate yarn in upcycling my … Read More...
How to make recycled marker cap finger puppets
I just went through a whole stash of magic markers and found about half of them had dried up. The colors were so pretty I was wondering if there was some really cool project out there I could make with … Read More...