Need a last minute idea for a centerpiece for Christmas? try this shabby centerpiece with vintage paper trees from Confessions of a Plate Addict. Here’s the tutorial — Shabby Christmas Centerpiece with Vintage Paper Tree Tutorial.… Read the rest
Distressed Gingerbread Man Cat Toys
I simply could not resist sharing this with you. I ama cat lover, we have several. Every year we put presents under the tree for them, along with all of our kids’ presents. I am so in love with everything … Read the rest
Transfer Photo Images to a Vase
Have you ever heard of Lazertran paper? I haven’t. But apparently you can use it to transfer a printout to a vase. You soak it and peel off the backing, then transfer it. I’m going to have to look into … Read the rest
Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
These beautiful Christmas tree decorations are made from festive cupcake liners. I really love the look of these and how easily they can be adapted to your own Christmas colors. Just switch out the cupcake liners to match your look! … Read the rest
Plastic Spoon Christmas Trees
How could you not love these? Seriously fun and totally genius, these Christmas trees are made from plastic spoons
and paint. I love how these lok, so festive and fun! Get the tutorial –>> Plastic Spoon Christmas Trees | That’s … Read the rest
Snowy Scene Ornaments
Don’t you just love these beautiful snowy ornaments? Using faux snow and other small items, you can make these stunning decorations to be used on your tree, given as gifts or even hung on a garland. Get the tutorial here … Read the rest
Christmas Tree Gift Toppers
These adorable gift toppers are made from nature’s craft supplies – twigs! A wonderful decoration for that very special gift this year. Make these with your kids too, an easy family friendly project. Get the tutorial here –>> DIY Christmas … Read the rest
Make Your Own Sleigh Bells
Make your very own set of sleigh bells to hang on your door or at the bottom of your staircase. Totally festive, really easy and don’t they look beautiful? Head over to Centsational Girl for the tutorial –>> Centsational Girl … Read the rest
Recycled Holiday Jars
This tutorial is for the recycled jar craft, turning fridge throw aways into pretty containers for just about anything. There’s also a link within the post that tells you how to make them into candles –>> Repurposed Jars for the … Read the rest
Recycled Sweater Trees
Use old wool sweaters to make these adorably whimsical Christmas trees. A fun decoration, or made small enough, a great ornament as well. Would be fun as table place markers too, especially if guests get to take them home! Get … Read the rest
Lighted Snowflake Canvas
You’ll be amazed at just how easy this stunning piece of art actually is. I could see adapting this to other holidays and themes as well, not just for Christmas! Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy –>> How To: Make … Read the rest
Twine Star
Lowes Creative Ideas shows you how to use jute wrapped around a star shaped wooden shim frame to make this nature inspired Christmas decorationFor less than $10.00 it can be hanging in your home today.Get the tutorial here –>> Twine … Read the rest
Recycled Key Snowmen
This is one my favorite projects this year. Every year I make new ornaments for my tree, but these are definitely at the top of the list. I received a 2-liter bottle full of rejected keys from a hardware store, … Read the rest
Gilded Animal Bookends
Here’s a clever idea to dress up a child’s room with some style flair by recycling toys into sharp looking bookends. Get the full instructions over at Nellie Bellie –>> diy gilded animal bookend.… Read the rest
Woodworking Projects with Ana White
Hey all you Ana White fans out there, here’s a great post over at Craft Foxes interviews Ana. They talk about easy woodworking projects you can make for yourself. Check it out at Craft Foxes — Handmade Conversations — Easy … Read the rest