DIY Vintage Wildflowers Art on Wood
At first sight, these botanical prints reminded me of wildflowers blooming amongst weeds at Chicago’s Randolph Street Market last year. Since then I’ve been saving them, trying to decide how…
Create a Faux Vinyl Book Cover Using Mod Podge
Decoupage (Mod Podge) book cover crafts may be more popular during back to school season, but I love the versatility and comfort that decoupage (or Mod Podge) can bring year…
Turn Old Road Maps into Charming Birdhouses
At flea markets during the warmer months, I am always on the lookout for old maps to use in craft projects and home decor projects. Last fall I bought several…
Get Creative in Your Garden: DIY Birdy Flower Markers
My gardening has definitely improved over the years. When my husband first married me, he used to call me black-thumb due to my inability to keep houseplants alive – not…
Create a Cozy Recycled Village: How to Make Gingerbread Houses with Repurposed Materials
I have always adored gingerbread houses, and Christmas village scenes in general, yet have not had one for several years. Although gingerbread houses can be fun to build temporarily from…
Comic Craft Fun: How to Decoupage a Frame with Comics
Recently I’ve become completely immersed in making comic crafts and superhero crafts. Although I had an interest in comic books/superheroes before the DC comic movies came out several years ago,…
Revamp Your United States Map Puzzle: Creative Makeover Ideas
Recently I discovered one of those wooden U.S. map puzzles at a garage sale for just one dollar; this puzzle had several missing states on its eastern seaboard (this seems…
Crafting a Photo Memory Box: A Special Keepsake Project
Today I’d like to show off a photo memory box I designed especially for my daughter, filled with special meaning and lots of love. Let me share more! This project…
5 Creative Ways to Craft Birdhouses
This post isn’t just about birdhouse crafts; it all began with walking with my friend Christine. Our conversations ensued over our walks each week as artists who share studio spaces…
Step-by-Step Guide: Creating Your Own Photo Cube
Photo cubes are an easy photo craft project and make great personalized gifts for birthdays, holidays, weddings and anniversaries. Learn how to create one as the perfect present for birthdays,…