Sure these Recycled Bedposts and Spindle Pumpkins may not look like tradition gourds, but that doesn’t mean they can’t decorate your porch throughout the fall. Primitive wood crafts give your space a rustic feel. Use recycled wood to create this showstopping craft. Spindles and bedposts often have wonderful shapes and intricate designs, but when they […]
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Craft Shows | Fall | Halloween | Thanksgiving | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
Primitive Pumpkin Bed Spring
Usher in the cool days of fall with a primitive pumpkin bed spring craft. Yes, I realize it is July, but as a crafter who sells her crafts, it is never too early to begin making seasonal items. Bed springs have always been a favorite “junk” find of mine. I have made a variety of […]
Fourth of July | Labor Day | Memorial Day | Painting | Patriotic | Tags | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
Scrap Wood Patriotic Tags-DIY
If your scrap wood pile is getting out of control and Independence Day is right around the corner, DIY a set of scrap wood patriotic tags. Yes, I’ll admit I hoard my scraps. I have a hard time throwing away even the tiniest pieces because I think I may need it for something else. My […]
A tiny bit of recycled denim and a whole lot of staples restyled this pitiful cube footstool into a western denim accent. This little cube footstool was a junk find a few years ago. It was dirty, the cover and bottom dust cover were both torn and it was missing a foot. I got it […]
Fourth of July | Labor Day | Memorial Day | Patriotic | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
Patriotic Flag Wall Decor From Recycled Bottle Caps
I can’t decide if this would be classified as a recycling craft or junk crafting. Either way, it was way cool to make. This patriotic flag made from bottle caps was a fun project, mainly because it was simple and turned into wonderful wall decor for my home. I do feel I need to clarify […]
Fourth of July | Labor Day | Makeovers | Memorial Day | Painting | Patriotic | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
American Flag Upcycled Crib
What do you do if your babies have outgrown the crib? Restyle that crib into an American Flag Upcycled Crib. With so many patriotic holidays in the summer, you will be able to enjoy it for several months. Let freedom ring on your front porch or patio! Things You Need: Acrylic enamel craft paint-red, white […]
Crochet | Easter | Makeovers | Sewing | Spring | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
Easter Basket Stay-At-Home Projects
I’ve been having a bit of trouble getting motivated the last few weeks. With fears of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home orders you would think all this free time would result in an abundance of completed projects, but my head and heart have not been into it. Small quick projects are the only things I have […]
Cricut Projects | Easter | Painting | Silhouette Projects | Spring | Trash to Treasure
Easter Signs With Scrap Wood-Easter Decor Inspiration #8
Add a little “farmhouse” to your Easter decor with simple Easter signs made with scrap wood. This is not the first time I’ve made scrap wood signs. As a matter of fact, many themes, seasons and holiday have popped up in my craft room at one time or another. They are a great way to […]
As with all of us, you and your kids are probably scared, nervous and wondering what else is going to change or be cancelled because of COVID-19. While I can’t answer what will change, I do know Easter will not be cancelled, although it may be celebrated a bit differently this year. This is a […]
Crochet | Restyled Clothing | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Farmhouse Tray-Free Pattern
I may have a problem. I like fast crochet projects and the fastest projects are the ones that use bulky or chunky yarns. Crocheting with t-shirt yarn (tarn) is one of my favorite chunky yarns to use. While that probably doesn’t seem like a problem, my growing stash of hoarded t-shirts might be. T-shirt yarn […]