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Gail from Purple Hues and Me demonstrates how to make a fun upcycle craft. She turned a tuna can and some twine into a decorative jar. It will hold all sorts of treasures! This is such a fun idea and I really like the clever way she constructed the top of her treasure jar. If…
I’ll bet you’ve seen the commercials with the very proper English woman talking about PooPourri, a product that will mask bathroom smells. Well, I’ve made some, and it does smell good. It also covers most bathroom smells. As we all know, there are some that require opening a window. Let’s talk about how to make…
Wow, you guys! It’s craft challenge time again. This month we’re making something patriotic for upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. I found some really cute fat quarters and precuts and decided to make star spangled log cabin placemats.
Rick and I have been doing some yard work. Some of the beds we planted years ago have become overgrown. Plants need to be divided and moved, and the boards used for edging need to be replaced. Maybe that’s why this simple, but pretty corner raised bed design from Petals, Pies and Otherwise caught my…
Check out this fun picnic quilt project from What’s Nana Making. She’s combined two idea to make a stash busting, water resistant quilt that can be carried to the park or to the beach. If you prefer you can purchase precut “jelly rolls” from your favorite fabric store. Or you can make the quilt with…
I enjoy projects like this pretty office supply holder from Ashley at Yarn Scissors Silk. It’s a great way to use up stash materials and at the end of the project you’ll have an attractive storage piece for the office, or maybe a change jar for the dresser, or a votive holder for the mantle….
Men can be aggravating to buy for, can’t they? I’ll use Rick as an example. If he sees something he wants, he buys it. When I ask him what he’d like, he tells me, “Nothing.” And– most discouraging– sometimes I’ll buy him something and he’ll return it. That’s why this year I’ve spent some time…
I am loving this cute tea bag wallet from Christine’s Crafts. What a great way to use leftover material. Despite not being a big sewer, I have some fat quarters and other pieces that would work great for this project. How about you? This would be a great project for a youth group or to…
Love the possibilities of this junk necklace made with found objects from Candice of She’s Crafty. I’ll bet everyone has something they could use to make an attractive piece of jewelry. Candice had lots of cool items to add to her necklaces. Odd beads, keys, small pieces of hardware, even those smashed souvenir pennies. She…
Love this easy organizer by Paula from Sweet Pea. Leaving your keys in a consistent place is the best way to prevent them from wandering off! And the chalkboard center is a great place to leave a message or take a note. I’ve also seen something similar used to organize jewelry. (No chalkboard, more hooks.)…
I really like this cute strawberry mug rug from Kristie at Love My Little Cottage. A mug rug is more or less a small quilt and is a great way to use up scraps or try a new technique. Wouldn’t this make a cute Mother’s Day gift? Drop by Love My Little Cottage for a…
Check out this fun crocheted cuff pattern from Little Treasures. Maya calls the pattern tropical sunset after the colors she used. I love the beaded embellishments. So pretty! You’ll find links to the pattern in the post and lots of pretty patterns (many of them free!) on the blog.
