This caught my eye as soon as I saw it, I’m always drawn in by things that glow. A dodecahedron is a three dimensional shape with twelve equal pentagonal faces. I didn’t do very well in Geometry class, so it’s … Read the rest
Stenciled Desk
This desk really caught my eye today. The first thing I noticed were its lovely curves. I just love the character this desk possesses, and Christina gave it a facelift and some beautiful stenciling to take it over the top. … Read the rest
$2 Chair Makeover
I love furniture makeovers. What I love even more is saving a ton of money. Turning someone’s discarded items into your own treasures can be so gratifying! Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage will take you step by step through … Read the rest
Sweater Pillows
I just adore these cozy sweater pillows! Makes me want to reach out and snuggle up with them, I can just imagine the warmth they must add! Megan from The Brassy Apple will now only show you how to make … Read the rest
Adding Moudling to Rounded Corners
I used to live in Las Vegas. Out there they build all the houses with rounded corners. That means no moulding around the windows, hence (my opinion mind you) no character. Sure the houses looked nice, but heck I’m a … Read the rest
Bead Board Photo Display
The days of hanging rows and rows of school pictures on the hallway walls seem to be gone. They are replaced, however, with more chic and inventive photo displays that are personal and comforting. These adorable displays were made from … Read the rest
Purdy Project round up at The CSI Project
This gorgeous desk makeover from Mud Pie Studio is only one of the amazing paint projects featured over at The CSI project today. You must go take a look, there are just too many cool things to list. Head over … Read the rest
A Snowman from Vintage Parts
If you aren’t familiar with the blog Punkin Seed Productions, you are missing out. Kristi Flanagan is a talented tole painted who makes some really beautiful things. Take this adorable snowman for example. She took a couple of vintage … Read the rest
6 Pretty Pinecone Projects
Pine Cones. Pinecones. ? However you see it, spell it, or type it, pinecones are a fabulous craft medium that can be formed into Christmas trees, bird feeders, wreaths, and tons more. Here are some pretty pinecone projects I was … Read the rest
How to Make Dried Flower Arrangements
I love that vintage look of dried flowers, they make lovely centerpieces or accents for a bedroom dresser. Ewa from Blueberry Craft and Hobby Time has put together a tutorial on how to make dried flower arrangements. So next … Read the rest
9 Cool Map Crafts and Projects
I’ve been collecting map project links here and there week after week. This collection of projects, in no particular order, shows just how versatile (and popular) maps can be. I’ve featured a few map projects here too, but if I … Read the rest
Vintage Bird Box
Isn’t this beautiful? Lindy from Cottage Hill used a bird graphic, some paint, a little Mod Podge and some distressing to turn a $0.99 box into this lovely vintage looking accent. I featured Lindy’s hand painted silk bird pillow back … Read the rest
Recycled Magazine Mirror
I have been wanting to make something like this for several years, ever since I chaperoned one of my daughter’s field trips in Chicago. We were at the Art Institute in the gift shop and saw a couple of high … Read the rest
Pumpkin Pedestal Bowl
Wow. Can you believe this beautiful pedestal bowl was once a plastic pumpkin treat holder? Amazing transformation don’t you think? If you head over to Aunt Peaches you will find the tutorial here, I found this via Creative Jewish … Read the rest
Shabby Chic Decoupage Ladder
It’s almost time for you to vote for the final 3 projects in Crafting with the Stars! I didn’t make it past round 3 but was honored to be apart of such a fun and inspirational competition! Can’t wait to … Read the rest