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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...]

Stenciled Decorator Tins a la Pottery Barn

Here is a quick way to make upscale decorator tins like you might find at Pottery Barn.  And it's cheap!Make a set for a gift or use just one as a nice container to hold your gift. How about some peppermint candies in one and some pistachio nuts in another?  Spicy cayenne pretzels in another?Or dress up your own house with these.  Fun!  You don't … [Read more...]

Make an Ornament Wreath for Less than $5

Is it time to decorate for Christmas yet?  You decide, but many people have started already.  Here is a beautiful wreath you can make for $5.  It's great for your own house or as a gift.  Click title for link at DollarStoreCrafts.  Click on the labels below this post for more wreath ideas.  This is one of my favorite activities for Christmas.  I … [Read more...]

National Coffee Day: Make a Caffeinated Bulletin Board

Why toss a perfectly good coffee bean bag when you can inhale the residual aromas at your desk?  This could be a cute gift for a coffee lover.  Ask at the coffee shops for one.  I'd look at the craft stores for tiny plastic coffee cups to glue on to the tops of pushpins to complete the look.  Probably hot glue or silicon glue would work.  How about … [Read more...]

Large Peppermint Candy Decorations from Old CDs

I don't know if this is the best way to repurpose an old CD, but if you want to store these decorations from year to year, I guess it's fine.The will look like large peppermind candies & would look great on outdoor trees or anyplace you want some large ornaments. You just use a red permanent marker for the red sections & leave the original silver … [Read more...]

Silver Pumpkins a la Martha Stewart

You can buy styrofoam pumpkins at the dollar store. Then just spray paint them silver--outside is best to minimize fumes. Use an old cardboard box as your spray guard. Cut off the top and one side so that you can spray the pumpkin without getting excess paint over everything. Just a hint: wear old clothes! This idea comes from … [Read more...]

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