Not only do I love this great memo board that is decorated with spray painted toys I love the little figures that embellish the push pins. Thanks to Clair for sending in a link to her blog Pillar Box Blue … Read More...
How to make a cloud and raindrop wall decoration
I can see making this with all sorts of fibers from my yarn stash! And wouldn’t a whole wall filled with these be amazing? pop on over to the blog Dream a Little Bigger for the full step by step … Read More...
Cereal box wall art and 9 more recycled cereal box ideas
Doesn’t this look modern and chic? Who would ever guess that it’s humble beginning was on the breakfast table. This pretty art is 1 of 10 great recycled cereal box projects featured at How to Build It. The tutorial for … Read More...
How to make vintage wrapping paper Christmas Trees
Are you excited about the upcoming holidays? I am, maybe it’s because I am spotting all sorts of great holiday craft projects that I want to make. Just such a project are these vintage wrapping paper Christmas trees featured at … Read More...
20 great Back to School DIYs
This is a great list of crafts, decorating and organizing just perfect to kick off the new school year in style! Pop on over to the blog Delineate Your Dwelling for the 20 great back to school DIYs. I … 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 a … Read More...
How to make a DIY cork board mural
I simply love how BIG this is! The clever crafter at the blog Vintage Revivals has a wonderful tutorial on how to make a cork board mural. I bet this technique would look cool with virtually any image and … Read More...
How to make a dip dyed wall hanging
Wall hangings made of yarn, string and other fibers are super popular right now. This one made of heavy string and dip dyed has a lovely minimalistic quality that would be fun to make in your favorite color or to … Read More...
15 Maker Spaces that inspire and delight
I love looking at how other crafters and designers organize their stuff and their space. You too? Pop on over to Brit and Co. to see a great collection of photos of 15 maker spaces that are sure to give … Read More...
How to make giant cross-stitch wall art
I am a huge (pun intended) fan of super-sizing a traditionally small craft and transforming it into something huge and spectacular. So this wall art cross-stitch is a perfect example of one type of craft made unique and fun by … 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 a family special date decoration
Can I tell you how much I need to make this? I keep trying to write important dates down but I never manage to keep it up. If I made one of these special date decorations I would have an … Read More...
How to make a bud vase out of a surprise common item
When I first spotted this I thought it was a caste item and I liked the modern look of it. Well, it isn’t caste and when you go to the Curbly blog you will be so surprised at what it … Read More...
Easy cake stand idea you can make at home
OK this may be a no-brainer but I thought it would be a fun idea to share. A bunch of clear containers (glasses or vases) and a piece of glass. A great way to make a cake stand perfect to … Read More...
How to make a match embellished tray
I really like the look of this tray that has wooden matches embedded in 3 D Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. I wouldn’t have ever thought of matches as a decoupage element but I think they look great. Pop on … Read More...
Unusual magazine rack ideas
This is a really cool way to organize and store your magazines. I want to make a version of this with recycled tin cans by cutting both the top and bottom off with a “Safety can opener” so … Read More...
Happy first day of Spring- celebrate with recycled paper butterflies
Over at the blog L’Atelier de Drine there is a collection of very pretty photos of designs that include these recycled sheet music dimensional butterflies. I love the words stamped (or printed on them) as everything is better with … Read More...
How to make a 3 tiered basket storage centerpiece
I am a big fan of the 3 tiered tidbit trays traditionally made with plates. I have a small collection. I have seen them made with records and other items but never baskets. Let’s just say brilliant! And so easy … Read More...
State shaped photo decor
What a great way to display travel photos! I love this idea for taking a map of the U.S. and cutting photos taken in each state and cutting them in the shape of the state. Pop on over tot the … Read More...
68 amazing Recycled Craft projects you will LOVE
Over at the blog Dump A Day there is a post that is filled, I mean filled, with all sorts of craft projects most made with a recycled elements like this tuna can and clothing hanger wall display to all … Read More...