Are you ready to decorate for fall? Craft this charming Upcycled Wine Bottle Scarecrow to stand at attention in your home or on your porch to greet spooks on Halloween, or friends and family on Thanksgiving. This cheerful scarecrow will be the perfect welcome on your front porch for all your Halloween guests. I can […]
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Craft Domino Pumpkins for Fall
Repurpose your old game pieces into domino pumpkins for fall decor. Yard sales are wonderful shopping venues for finding supplies for crafting. Old games offer multiple small pieces that can be transformed into creative decorations and gifts. This little pumpkin takes two dominoes. Just think how many you could craft from one game. It stands […]
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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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 […]
Dig out your fall fabric scraps to make raggedy sunflower blossoms for fall decor. As we get closer to fall my to-do list turns to crafts that will sell at fall craft shows. Even though I also sell my crafts at a local store, I am hoping the COVID-19 restrictions won’t end up cancelling the […]
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Stick American Flag-DIY
Are you hoarding red and white ticking in your stash for Christmas crafts? Well break it out now for these quick and easy stick American flags. I was pleasantly surprised when I made up a batch of these flags for the local store where I sell my crafts. They sold right away and I had […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]