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
DIY Spray Paint Tent
How smart is this? Way to upcycle! I love this idea, even for those of us that have a garage. My husband gets a little twisted when I get spray paint on the garage floor so this is an ideal … 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
Simple Thanksgiving Display
This beautiful display is made from empty root beer bottles, wheat stalks and vinyl lettering. It’s a simple but lovely addition to your Thanksgiving holiday decor! Choose to Thrive has the tutorial here.… Read the rest