Now if you have scraps of wood laying around and looking to make a big piece of wall decor this idea looks amazing! I bet it would be pretty easy to do laying flat and would work for both inside … Read More...
How to make a recycled Easter egg cactus
If you don’t save your plastic Easter eggs for next year why not transform them into a fun little cactus? This project can be as easy as gluing them together or you can cut parts off to make them sit … Read More...
How to make footprint bunnies
I post “hand fulls” of projects that use handprints and hand tracings but today I have an adorable bunny footprint that is a perfect project for Easter and baby memorabilia. Take some baby steps over to the blog Messy Little … Read More...
Vintage wallpaper makes a fun collage background
I scored some rolls of vintage wallpaper and a large frame with no glass and it gave me an idea for a collage background. I left the curl in the paper. The bottom looks like it is being held down … Read More...
Recycled beach glass ideas for all over your house
If you love going to the ocean and finding beach glass, then wonder what to do with it? Well, pop on over to the blog Sand and Sisal for a great collection of projects that you can make with recycled … Read More...
Fun ideas for displaying collections
Is there anyone out there that doesn’t collect something? Whatever you collect it is more fun to display it in a creative way rather than tucking it away so you can’t see it. Pop on over to Yahoo News for … Read More...
Recycled spoons make a fun wall decoration with a bit of paint
I am all about the collections of things. This idea for painting recycled spoons in all sorts of pretty colors and hanging them in a group is so pretty! I bet you could collage on the spoons too and then … Read More...
How to make a giant knot wall hanging
Now these are pretty and I bet would look great year round but how about making one in pink and red for Valentine’s Day? You could add a cute sentiment “Love Knot” or something fun like that? Pop on over … Read More...
I “Heart” heart Valentine’s Day wreaths
Need a little love? It’s so easy to add some love with a heart shaped wreath to your decor. Over at the blog Planet Pals there are lots of ideas for heart shaped wreaths made out of all sorts of … Read More...
Fun way to display flowers
This is such a great idea to hang bottles in an old frame that could be made out of all sorts of things to create different looks fo all sorts of decor styles. Imagine it with unique beer or soda … Read More...
Upcycle mini houses with a new coat of colorful paint
If you have a stash of ceramic houses that are looking a little dated here is a great way to update them in an easy way. Grab your stash of paint and have a nice relaxing day of painting your … Read More...
Happy New Year! Yes, it will be with pretty things we make
How ever you celebrated last night, big or small or fast asleep today is the first day of a new year. The best way I know how to have a good day is by making something. There are lots of … Read More...
How to make a forest of fringe Christmas trees
You may have extra time on your hands and looking for a project that doesn’t take too much concentration. This is just the type project that fits that category. This forest of fringe Christmas trees in a rainbow of colors … Read More...
How to make tp pumpkins for an easy Thanksgiving decoration
Well, if you’re like me and quite frankly a lot of us, you have a stash of tp. So what a better item to transform into a holiday decoration temporarily. Grab a bit of holiday fabric from your stash, a … Read More...
Clever ways to craft with cigar boxes
Cigar boxes are one of my favorite things to collect and then use for all sorts of storage needs. They are just so pretty and unique. This is a great idea for turning cigar boxes into shelves with just a … Read More...
How to make a ball of yarn turkey for Thanksgiving
I would imagine that most crafters have some yarn in their craft supply stash. This adorable turkey is made with two balls of brown yarn but I bet it would look cute in many earth tone shades. Pop on over … Read More...
How to make modern metal pumpkins
Let’s say you aren’t really into the traditional orange and brown color scheme for fall but still want to be festive. Here is an industrial silver pumpkin decoration that just might fit into your year round decor but still add … Read More...
How to make a recycled hula hoop spider web
If you read this blog you know I love BIG and easy projects so when I spotted this big spider web that uses a hula hoop as a frame I knew I had to share it. Along time ago I … Read More...
Vintage slides used in new ways
First up I wanted to share this pretty photo. You may not want to make this project but it certainly is a pretty and inspiring photo. But if you have stash of vintage slides and want to repurpose them into … Read More...
How to make a fan fold paper pumpkin Jack-o-lantern
This Jack-o-lantern has a charming vintage quality. But this is surprisingly easy to make. Pop on over to the blog Easy Peasy and Fun for the easy step by step tutorial on how to make a folded paper Pumpkin Jack-o-lantern… Read More...