Conversation hearts were always my favorite part of Valentine’s Day. As a kid, I solemnly believed that each one had magical truth-telling and crush-revealing powers. If, like me, you fondly recall the days of girlie giggles and finding valentines in your locker, check out this clay candy heart bracelet tutorial from Lindsay at Delighted Momma. […]
By Cathe Holden Upcycle new or used stretched canvases into wall pockets to organize mail, papers, stationery, notes, coupons and reminders, or just create funky wall art with flea market finds!
I’m really digging this creative take on traditional valentines from Brooke at Inchmark. Her matchbox valentines are the perfect way to combine a card with fun trinkets, and they’re way more interesting than the usual chocolate-and-flowers routine! More: How-To: Valentine’s Day Matchbook Card @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Monster Valentines @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Wire And Embroidery Valentine […]
Look closely and you’ll see what this plastic dragon sculpture is actually made of: disposable spoons, knives, forks and cups. It took toge at DeviantArt approximately 80 hours – more hours than dollars – to create this work of art. [via Geek Crafts]
There are tons of ways to bring new life to old t-shirts, but this recycled t-shirt latch hook rug tutorial from Laura at Xoelle looks like a particularly comfy option—especially for little knees! More: How-To: Weave a Hula Hoop Rug @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Fabric Shag Rug @Craftzine.com blog HOW TO – T-shirt Rug @Craftzine.com blog […]
Camilla of Family Chic has been playing around with new embroidery ideas, and I particularly like this one that includes wire. She uses simple couching stitches to attach the wire-shaped words to the cloth and then adds a few other simple embroidered details to complete the piece. This is a fun way to make a […]
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood from CraftSanity shared some great ideas for turning household containers into craft organizers in a recent Take 5 segment for her local TV news. If you’re looking for a weekend organization project, look no further—I already had most of the supplies on hand, and I bet you will too!
