I have a real treat for you today! I’ve contacted a handful of talented crafters and asked them to create a project just for you, so keep your eyes peeled for some fun guest tutorials! Our first guest poster is … Read the rest
Crafterminds: Networking for Crafty Bloggers
Ever felt all alone in the craft blogging world? I do… daily. I live in a rural community. When you mention blogging to someone around here, their eyes glaze over and you lose them immediately. They don’t get it. Aside … Read the rest
Rainbow Mason Jars
These are very pretty. You won’t be able to drink out of them, or put water in them with this method. However, if you use this method on the outside they will make pretty vases. For a more permanent solution … Read the rest
Hanging Window Vase
This is a simple project with an impressive look. Even the kids can help make these pretty hanging vases from glass jars. Get the how to over at GardenMama — Hanging Window Vase Tutorial.… Read the rest
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Paint Chip Rainbow Garland
Just when you thought you’d seen all the paint chip ideas out there, another one surfaces. I love this colorful banner made entirely from paint chips! Rainbows are synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day but are perfect for spring and summer … Read the rest
From Pallet to Bookshelves
Love. I’ve really been loving all the projects people are creating from old wooden pallets lately. I’ve already featured a couple myself, like this pallet coffee table and the pallet garden here. Here’s another brilliantly creative way to use … Read the rest
6 Crafts for the Birds and Squirrels
As the long winter days come to an end, the arrival of spring brings about a renewed sense of energy and activity in nature. One of the first signs of this transformation is the flurry of activity from outdoor critters. … Read the rest
From Milk Carton to Vase
Jeromina from paper, plate and plane made these marvelous basket weaved vases from empty cardboard milk cartons. An pretty way to recycle! Jeromina said “These bright vases were woven out of milk and juice cartons, a great craft for Earth … Read the rest
6 Ways to Dress Up Your Walls
One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to decorate or change up a room is with wall art. There are so many amazing ideas out there, and I have been collecting them. Whether you have the painting gene … Read the rest
Spring Vases in a Frame
Isn’t this rustic and beautiful? I love the look of the chicken wire, the distressed frames and the soft beauty of the flowers all mingled together. This arrangement would look lovely inside your home or in an outdoor seating area. … Read the rest
Eggshell Mosaic Art by Linda Biggers
I recently showed you a simple egg shell mosaic vase that I made with the broken shells of some colored Easter eggs. It’s pretty, but it pales in comparison to the work I found from artist Linda Biggers. Linda … Read the rest
6 Pretty Springtime Wreaths
Easter weekend is just about here, so now is a great time to spruce up your front door with a springtime wreath. There are quite a few pretty designs out there, I’ve gathered a few that caught my eye recently. … Read the rest
Make Some Burlap Napkin Rings
It’s almost Easter, time to dress up the table before company arrives. My friend Jen over at Tatertots and Jello has a fabulous tutorial for dressing up dollar store napkin rings with burlap and jewelry embellishments. I found some napkin … Read the rest
Make a Mosaic Vase from Egg Shells
Easter is this weekend. That means the kids will be collecting all sorts of hidden colored eggs and you’ll probably be making lots of egg salad! But what about all those pretty shells? Seems such a shame to toss them … Read the rest