Gail over at My Repurposed Life never ceases to amaze me with her furniture building skills. I wish she were my neighbor! She took an old door and some small cupboard doors to create the frame for this awesome transformation. … Read the rest
Helping Japan Auction: Angry Birds
By now I’m sure you’ve read the Craft Gossip announcement about all of the auctions going on this week from each of the different editors. You can bid on books, craft items, kits, jewelry, and now, you can bid on … Read the rest
10 DIY Monogram and Letter Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! Today, we’re excited to share with you 10 DIY Monogram and Letter Projects that are perfect for your home decor. Whether you’re looking to add some personalized touches to your home or simply … Read the rest
6 Fun Handmade Family Time Ideas
Many families enjoy at least one night a week where they spend some quality time together away from television and computers. In this electronic age it can be quite challenging to unplug and just enjoy each others’ company. Here you’ll … Read the rest
Make Dog Toys from Sweater Sleeves!
Love this! My dogs would love it too. Erika over at Craftstylish will show you how to turn the sleeves of sweaters into soft squeaky dog toys. Why just the sleeves? Well because she’s made plenty of other projects from … Read the rest
9 Cool Play Kitchens
Play kitchens took the blogging world by storm this past year. Whether you make it from a cardboard box, a repurposed piece of furniture, or you built it from scratch, play kitchens are where it’s at! From the simple to … Read the rest
Ham Can Diorama
When I first saw this project I actually said out loud “Get out!”. Love. LOVE. How could you not love this awesome ski slope diorama made from a recycled ham can! The designers at Martha Stewart really wowed me … Read the rest
Tissue Rosette Kissing Balls
I have been officially bitten by the Valentine’s Day bug. It was inevitable, especially being a crafter. We have to start things early, especially bloggers, so that we can share our ideas with others in time for the holiday. Well … Read the rest
From Garbage Comes Imagination
Take a bag full of cardboard tubes, empty snack and cereal boxes, cardboard egg cartons, washed out plastic tubs and lids… toss in some electrical tape and some scissors and you have an imagination-fest. Come and see what the kids … 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
Shabby Chic Rose Frame
Isn’t this lovely? Biljana found this ornate framed mirror, painted the mirror in a beautiful rose design, and painted the frame of the mirror to give it a shabby chic look. Such a pretty before and after! The site is … Read the rest
How to Make a Notepad
I love this idea, really love it! I had no idea it was this easy and you’ll most likely be surprised as well. There are numerous possibilities for this project, from recycling scrap paper into plain pads to making that … Read the rest
Lightbulb Christmas Ornaments
As incandescent light bulbs
become a thing of the past, so will the opportunity to create pretty ornaments from them when they burn out. I still save the burnt out ones to make new ornaments, though the ones I’m showing … Read the rest
Snowflake Garland
Recycle some of those security envelopes that your bills mail comes in, and turn them into a lovely snowflake garland.
Magdalena of The Craft Revival will show you how in this tutorial.… Read the rest
Peppermint Cupcake Tower
This adorable cupcake tower is a perfect project for the holidays! Put one of these together out of old candlesticks and plates and wow your guests. See the tutorial on HoneyBear Lane.… Read the rest