Do you need an idea for using up your pile of scrap wood? These gift blocks are another scrap wood Christmas project using scraps of 4×4 posts. I made them in red, green and white, but you could make them in any color that says “Christmas” to you. Things You Need: 4×4 post scraps Chop […]
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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 […]
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Crochet Easy Facial Scrubbies and Face Cloths
Do you need a quick gift for your girlfriends? Bridesmaids? Teachers? Secret Santa?… Even if you are a beginner to crochet, you will have no problem whipping up these easy facial scrubbies and face cloths. These round scrubbies or square face cloths will look adorable wrapped in ribbon and placed in a basket. Add bath […]
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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 […]
Another quick ornament for your Easter tree. This rustic wood cross ornament is made using chopsticks! If you haven’t mastered the art of eating Chinese food with chopsticks (and you have a drawer full of them because you opted for a fork instead), then this is the project for you. Another great Easter craft while […]
Which came first, the bunny or the egg? Yeah, I know that’s not the way that question is usually worded, but in this case it makes perfect sense. This Crochet Bunny Egg is made with a plastic Easter egg inside. When I started designing this bunny I was going to use the egg instructions in […]
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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 […]
I love decorating a tree for Easter and I gather a new “tree” every year from my yard. It’s really just a small branch with a few smaller branches attached. I stick it in a vase and secure it with gravel or floral marbles. After that it’s time to “trim” the tree with ornaments. While […]
Don’t throw those bits and snips of leftover fabric scraps! Make your own scrap fabric twine instead! If you’re anything like me, you already have a box or two (or ten) filled with those fabric scraps you just couldn’t bring yourself to dispose of. After all, they might be just the right thing for a […]