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
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
Make Your Own Cork Coasters
I think these coasters are just too fun! I love the simple designs that totally make a statement, and I think these would make wonderful gifts as well. You can get the tutorial over at Lana Red: Cork Coaster DIY… Read the rest
Pretty Breakfast Tray
isn’t it pretty? You can change the paper patterns to suit your tastes, but this would be a wonderful gift for mom or your sister. Would actually make a really nice Mother’s Day gift as well. Tutorial over at Mother … Read the rest
Scented Oil Diffuser
Turn a dollar store vase into a scented oil diffuser with these simple steps. The lovely filler that you see? Dead flower stems from a fall garden cut back. Smart! Get the how to at Dollar Store Crafts — DIY … Read the rest
Jingle Bell Adorned Napkin Rings
Need a fun and festive idea to dress up your holiday table this year? Looking for something a little different but totally on the money? Try out these beautiful napkin rings adorned with jingle bells from Sand and Sisal. So … Read the rest
Blingy Phone Case
Ever wanted to just trick out your phone case? Or maybe you have a young person or teenager on your Christmas list that loves that sort of thing? No matter the age, if bling is their thing then this is … Read the rest
Ribbon Bead Mini Christmas Trees
Pretty ribbon, shiny beads and a long pin make up the supplies for these stunning Christmas trees. Here they are used as place cards but they can also be made into an ornament. Blog in Italian, use your browser’s translator. … Read the rest
Twilight Tree of Life Painting
When I saw this post over on Kim’s blog I was in awe. I saw Twilight but haven’t seen the sequels and haven’t really followed the phenomenon, but I love this painting! Kim was inspired by a piece of art … Read the rest
DIY Painting: White Cherry Blossom Tree
I hope you don’t mind if I share one of my own projects with you today. See my daughter moved out last weekend. *sniff* She’s the first of my four to venture out on her own and I couldn’t be … Read the rest
Cassette Tape Pendant Light
Bet you thought that cassette tapes were good for nothing now, just like the fate that met eight track tapes? Well never fear, there’s always a creative person out there looking to keep the outdated technology out of the landfills. … Read the rest
Tin Can Lanterns
These lanterns are really cute, it’s a classic project we’ve all seen before. The difference here is that you will love the technique used to keep the cans from collapsing while you’re working. Get the free instructions from CRAFT’s Facebook … Read the rest
Penny Eat Sign
Using paper mache letters from the craft store and some pennies, this fun copper Eat Sign was born. Head over to The Crafted Sparrow to get the instructions for making a sign like this yourself — Loose Change.… Read the rest
Giant Button Wall Art
Isn’t this oversized button hanging on the wall just the cutest craft room decoration ever? I love the look and how easy it is to make. Would be a great gift for a seamstress too! Head over to FaveCrafts for … Read the rest
Anthropologie Inspired Circles Mirror
This tutorial over at Dollar Store Crafts via guest designer Debi shows you how to turn old paint can lids into this wall mirror inspired by Anthropologie. The dollar store version comes to $25 while the Anthro original was a … Read the rest