If you haven’t visited the blog Flamingo Toes yet, you are missing out. A recent project shows how she found inspiration in a rope wrapped spool table from Ballard Designs and was able to create something totally cool herself.… Read the rest
10 Ways To Use Mason Jars in Your Home
I came across a marvelous collection of ways to use mason jars over at Frugal with a Flourish. I know that many of us collect empty jars just waiting for inspiration to strike, well Jess has done the legwork … Read the rest
3 Unique Lamp Ideas
You can make almost anything into a lamp. When I owned my craft store back in 2003, I used to paint designs on large wine bottles, add a lamp kit and a shade and had a wonderful custom lamp ready … Read the rest
Creative Clocks
You can purchase a clock mechanism at any hobby and craft store and pretty much make anything into a functioning time piece. So whether you are revamping an out dated clock you found at a thrift store, or you are … Read the rest
Outlet Cover Plaque
The Spray Paint Queen recently remodeled her kitchen and replaced all of her outlet covers. What a fun way to recycle those old covers! I can see many possibilities with these covers that make perfect little frames.… Read the rest
7 Wreath Ideas For Fall That You Can Make Yourself
I’ve posted many wreath ideas recently, but the ideas out there are abundant. The beauty of a wreath is that they are not that hard to make, so whether you are super crafty or envy those who are, you can … Read the rest
From Newspaper to Basket
That’s right, this is made from newspaper. Cool huh? Brandy from Life of Perks made this basket from newspaper by folding and weaving. She has a great tutorial on her blog so you can make one too.… Read the rest
Hardware Chess Set
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts features a lot of cool projects. This one was no exception. Here she found an awesome chess set made from nuts and bolts! What a great Christmas gift for that special man in your life, … Read the rest
Brown Bag Banner
My favorite crafts are those made from items we would normally throw away or toss in the recycling bin. I love to reuse something and make it into something cool. This BOO banner is made from a brown paper bag … Read the rest
10 Fall Wreath Ideas
The wreath projects around the internet are abundant! I’ve already featured quite a few wreath projects, but more and more just keep hitting my radar. How can I hold them all for myself? Wreaths are such a fantastic way … Read the rest
Video: Candy Wrapper Belts
I recently met Beth Engelman who has a regular TV spot on Chicago’s WCIU, The U. In this video she shows you how to make fun fashion belts for kids out of tape and candy wrappers! So cute, and what … Read the rest
6 Cool Jack O’Lantern Halloween Projects
Earlier I featured 8 fun pumpkin projects. I was actually going to do one feature with both the pumpkins and the jack O’Lanterns, but I found so many I thought it best to split them up. To see each … Read the rest
8 Fun Pumpkin Projects
I love this time of year. Fall is such a great season, my favorite in fact, and pumpkins are the star attraction. I’ve stumbled across quite a few pumpkin projects in the last few weeks, so I thought I would … Read the rest
Leaf Skeletons
I have never heard of leaf skeletons but I have to say this is one of the coolest things I have seen this week. Heather over at The Other White House shows you how she took ordinary leaves and turned … Read the rest
Dishtowel Scarecrow
I’ve seen the dishtowel angels at craft fairs, but aside from Heidi Ott’s adorable creation, I’ve never seen any other dishtowel scarecrows. I think he’s so charming and just perfect for fall!… Read the rest