Wine Bottles as Garden Markers
I love the look of this wine bottle garden edging. If only I had that much wine! [via Lifehacker]
Holiday Projects
How-To: Tin Can Punch Light
Punched metal is a classic technique used worldwide that transforms tin scraps and old cans into beautiful and delicate pieces of art. This project uses a recycled tomato can filled with ice to create a sturdy and safe candle holder. The standard motifs for this type of project include hearts, stars, and spirals, but I […]
How-To: Split Pea Shamrocks
Dana of MADE shares how to whip up these fun split pea shamrocks for St. Patricks Day. She shows a whole handful of ways to use them as decor, accessories and even games for the kids!
How-To: Turn Soda Bottles into a Desk Organizer
By Diane Gilleland I love digging in my recycling bin for potential craft materials. A recent surplus of empty plastic soda bottles inspired this easy organizer, which is endlessly customizable. Use any size bottles you like, and arrange them in a configuration that fits on your desk or in a drawer.
Vickie Howell’s St. Patrick’s Day Knitting Projects
Vickie Howell has two great projects to knit for St. Patrick’s Day! You can make this quick and easy mitered knit shamrocks or dress up your favorite little one in these shamrock booties.
Fingerless Mitts Roundup
Lee Meredith has a great roundup of fingerless mitts on Threadbanger. I love these fingerless mitts made from felted sweater pieces by Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers. So cozy!
PaperBling!
Yup. There it is. That stack of old magazines you’ve been saving to … hmmm, what was the plan again? Coffee table? Collage? DIY dollhouse? Cut and paste cookbook? Well, there’s really no shortage of what to do with printed paper goods, and Maria of PaperBling reminds us that upcycling paper is fun. All her […]