One of my favorite design elements is simply to change the scale of a traditional item from super-sized to tiny. That’s what I love about this snow globe wreath, along with making a traditional table top decoration into a wall … Read More...
11 recycled yardstick projects
I love arrows and with Valentine’s Day the next holiday up in the decoration making list I was looking for new ways to make some arrows. This yardstick ruler is awesome as I have a bunch in my stash ready … Read More...
How to make wood slice shelves
My New Year’s resolution is to get organized. I’ll confess that’s pretty much every year’s plan. One of my favorite ways to organize is shelving. I feel like if I have more shelves less things stack up on top of … Read More...
Spool, tinker toy and wood slat Christmas tree
If you happen to only have a thin bit of space for a Christmas tree this type of project just might work for you. It is scrap wood pieces that are cut in sequentially smaller lengths from bottom to top … Read More...
Christmas washi tape embellished shower curtain rings
Looking for a fun, quick and easy way to ad a touch of Christmas in your bathroom? Pop on over to Sweater Surgery blog for a fun tutorial on how to add a touch of Christmas with washi tape on … Read More...
Button icicles make great Christmas decorations
These button icicles are so pretty! I bet they would look pretty as a garland across a fireplace mantle.
I spotted these button icicles at the blog Down Abby’s Road. There are simply tons of wonderful photos of all sorts … Read More...
Christmas decor from nature
If you like to add a bit of the outdoors inside with your holiday decor simply go out and grab a large branch, a hand full of little sticks and a sprig of pine needles and you are on your … Read More...
Christmas Joy wood blocks embellished with buttons and beads
Nothing adds more fun to painted wood than buttons, beads, sequins and half pearl dots from Buttons Galore and More!
They are perfect for adding details to projects of all sorts materials. In this case I painted wood blocks, … Read More...
How to make recycled pine cone and cork Christmas
If you will be enjoying a glass of wine this Thanksgiving think about saving the wine cork
so you can make a pine cone Christmas tree. I bet you could add the year on the bottom of the cork as … Read More...
Light up your decor with this fun light switch idea
OK, this is such a fun idea and I bet would work with all sorts of objects. This idea for adding a toy car to a light switch comes from Bigger Than The Three of Us and is included in … Read More...
Decorate books for the holidays with wrapping paper
I’m always on the lookout for fun and new ways to use books in my house to decorate and create art with so when I spotted this pile of books covered in plaid paper I wanted to share the idea. … Read More...
Vintage style book and wire pumpkin decoration
This mixed media pumpkin is beautiful! I bet all sorts of things would work in the center of the wire pumpkin. Pop on over to the blog Baby Center to read about how to make a wire and book pumpkin… Read More...
How to make a recycled fabric spider web Halloween decoration
Spider webs are a great Halloween decoration and they can be made in virtually any size from tiny to giant and out of so many different materials. This one is made with fabric. Pop on over to the link Katerina … Read More...
Easy last minute Halloween ideas
If you wait till the last minute for things but still want to get in on the Halloween festivities I found some really easy and fun last minute ideas that you can make with stuff you probably have around the … Read More...
Pumpkins get awesome vintage details
I don’t think I have ever seen such cute pumpkin bodies made with such an unexpected vintage item- a silver sugar bowl! ANd these little cute Halloween decorations could not be easier to whip up! Pop on over to the … Read More...
12 unusual painting techniques
This is a great collection of 12 painting techniques that are originally for nail art but could be used for all sorts of painting projects from fine art to crafts. These would be great for miniature work! I can’t wait … Read More...
Vintage photo and spool Halloween decoration
This cute Halloween decoration is made with a vintage photo and is just darling. But why not print out photos in black and white of you or your kids dressed up from previous Halloweens and make this little decoration personal? … Read More...
How to make recycled CD donut ornaments
Everyone loves donuts, don’ they? If you haven’t picked your Christmas theme maybe donut theme will be your winner. I am seriously considering it. Even if I don’t go full donut I will be making some of these as gift … Read More...
How to make cute face concrete succulent planters
These are so cute! Making these concrete planters are super easy and the possibilities on what plant you put into it will make all sorts of “hairstyles” for each little planter face. Pop on over to The Whoot for the … Read More...
How to make colored pumpkin seed art
I am always on the lookout for new things to color. Today’s surprise object- pumpkin seeds! I recently watched a few documentaries on the artist Ai Weiwei and these colorful seeds could be an interesting way to make other types … Read More...