Looking for some home improvement, decor, or craft projects that cost just pennies? With the name of this blog, I had to post about this trend in the "Maker Culture," also known as do-it-yourselfers. I love the penny floor, but I think I'll try some smaller projects first! It seems a penny covered bowling ball is a hot project in garden decor these … [Read more...]
Bowling Ball Gazing Ball Art for Your Garden or Yard
Mosaic with GroutI know two people in their 20's who display old bowling balls artfully in their back yards. Think of a sculpture garden. You spy them here and there among the foliage. Well, people display "gazing balls," and this is recycling! I've been to their gardens and really enjoy being surprised by the bowling balls. A plus, they … [Read more...]
Make a Magnet Board with Custom Magnets
I love this look for a kitchen or study area. With a hot glue gun, some craft marbles, and a little decoupage glue you can put together a fun magnet board. Your teens might like to make one for their rooms to display favorite photos, schedules, and mementos. It could be very cool for a college room as well.They might like to use small photos of … [Read more...]
Things to Find at Dollar Tree
From the linked article and the comments, you can find good deals at Dollar Tree on greeting cards, gift wrap, holiday decorations, activity books for kids, grooming products, brushes, and spring gardening supplies. If you ebay, you can often find cheap shipping materials there also.You have to be careful of makeup, crayons, and crafting supplies … [Read more...]
Fabric Covered Bulletin Board Using Toile or Other Fabric
This is an easy project that adds color and style to your kitchen, bedroom, family room, kids' room, dorm room, game room, etc. Just choose a fabric you like. The linked tutorial shows a toile fabric which is nice for a traditional style room. I'm sure you can find some fabric that works with your own style. It doesn't take a very big piece of … [Read more...]
Make Fake Gemstones from Craft Marbles
Craft marbles are those flat on one side glass rounds that come in various colors. Some are opaque, but most are clear. This technique make them into fake gems. You can use them in lots of ways, including in costumes where you want a medieval look.See also the similar projects using these craft marbles on the right side of the linked page.Click … [Read more...]