I am always trying new materials to die cut. Today, I tried die cutting leaves from my camellia tree for a leafy tree centerpiece. I used them to spell out the message “GROW.” I clipped them onto a branch with tiny clothespins. The last element is a favorite wine bottle that has a label featuring […]
I am always on the lookout for ways to use my stash of washi tape along with making modern art with recycled elements. That is just what I came up with by filling in all the squares on a Scrabble board with washi tape. The process is also a fun kind of zen process like […]
Sweet dreams for the happy couple with this super cute stenciled doe and buck pillow case set. I love to decorate with the deer theme whenever I can. I even simply use antlers most of the time. Included in the FolkArt Woodland set of stencils there is a charming set of doe and buck stencils […]
Recycled leather is so fun to work with. It has a classy look and is durable, which makes it an ideal material for jewelry making. It’s easy to create a modern open work and decorative edged cuff out of recycled leather along with a darling heart necklace with a bit of zipper with just a […]
A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes one of the greatest gifts you can give to a sweet friend. After all, is there anything more beautifully whimsical than a one-of-a-kind tea cup at the thrift store? You can often find really pretty ones that have lost […]
Vintage doilies make a great surface to give a colorful new look to for summer and the watermelon color scheme is just perfect for the round shape of this classic home accent piece. Doilies come in such pretty patterns and sizes. They often can get a little “aged” look to them. Sometimes that works for […]
Mason jar crafts are all over the place right now and this 21-inch wood mason jar with a cutout monogram inspired me to make it light up with twinkling tea lights just like a glass mason jar filled with summer fireflies like I used to collect when I was a kid. First up, I raised […]
Here’s a Fourth of July craft with a rustic feel! Has the string art bug bitten you yet? Yes, it is indeed making a comeback. Or were you around the last time is was a crafting craze? There was a piece of string art in my grandparents house that one of my uncles made that […]
I like looking at my craft supplies as much as I like using them. This means pretty organizing and containers are a must! However, as a consummate recycled crafter, that means I look for ways to upcycle packaging containers that would normally be hitting the trash or recycle bin and use them to corral my […]
This project combines so many of my favorite crafting supplies, topics and techniques. Rocks—They are just such a great surface and shape. These rocks came from the beach a few weeks ago. They are addicting to search for and pick up. I had to force myself to stop as the stitching on my bag was […]
