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
Cardboard Tube Pumpkin Apple Garland
You’ve probably seen the cardboard tube wall art and the flowers made from tubes cut into thin strips and flattened. Well, Allison from A Glimpse Inside took this method and turned her cardboard tubes into cute little pumpkins and apples … Read the rest
Halloween Painted Luminaries
I’ve struggled for the last two weeks about whether or not I should post this. Why? Because it’s one of my crafts. The last thing I want people to think is that I am using this venue to further my … Read the rest
Amazing Cardboard Tube Art
I just stumbled across this today. The website is not in English, but the pictures speak for themselves. Some absolutely amazing cardboard tube art, like little looking glasses or shadow boxes, are featured in this artist’s portfolio.… Read the rest
Door Knob Pumpkin Patch
Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming was guest posting over at How Does She and shared this adorably ingenious pumpkin patch made from repurposed door knobs. Fun!… Read the rest
Dryer Duct Pumpkin
Really? How smart is Allison over at House of Hepworths?? Don’t you just adore this pumpkin made from some dryer duct? This is fabulous! She’ll give you a step by step tute also, so be sure to check it out.… Read the rest
Yard Sculptures: Road Runners from Railroad Spikes
Check out this video presentation of all the cool road runners Kristy’s uncle makes from railroad spikes. Very creative and too cute! … Read the rest
Rooster Silhouette
Laura at Just for Love made this cute country rooster silhouette frame for a whopping $0.00. That’s right! Everything she used she already had on hand. Gotta love roosters!… Read the rest
Old Window to Message Center
I’m diggin’ what Pretty Hand Girl did with this old curbside window. She turned it into this functional and pretty message center for her mud room. She used foam core, fabric and chalkboard paint to create this great piece.… Read the rest