Laura, the blogger and educator behind Smallgood Hearth, is doing some pretty fantastic things with empty Altoids tins. The latest additions to her altered Altoids tins project include a mini solar system and a disabilities awareness tin. The solar system box comes complete with a mnemonic device for remembering the order of the planets and […]
Today, I saw a project that was tiny, portable, and perfect for guys and gals alike—it was like finding the holy grail of crafts! Instructables user smallenginetech created this beautiful pocket pool table using materials common to any basement or workshop, plus a few gemstone beads to keep it classy. I don’t know about you, […]
Last week, Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut put out a call for suggestions on what she should make with a left over cardboard ring from a roll of painter’s tape. She’s followed up with her beautiful and clever project, and has included a how-to so you can make your own. See how it came […]
Who says that craft tools can’t be beautiful? When Mollie from Wild Olive came across this lovely antique spool of thread, she couldn’t help bringing it home. But, instead of displaying it on a shelf or hiding it away in a drawer, she used her lovely vintage find to create a unique necklace that she […]
Jessica from How About Orange came up with a brilliant and inexpensive way to create some bold Halloween decor. In a burst of festivity, I decided we should have some Halloween decorations in the house. Something 1) dramatic, 2) super cheap, and 3) didn’t require me to go to the store. Behold: trash bag spiderwebs. […]
Last weekend, I dropped my daughter off at a Girl Scout meeting and spied this awesome milk jug skeleton on the front porch of her troop leader’s house (pictured above – thanks, Kate!). It was adorable, and something that seemed like it would be a fun, long-lasting project to make with my kids. I came […]
Paint chip upcycling projects are fantastic because they involve endless color combinations and so many creative possibilities! I especially like this paint chip bunting tutorial from Grace and Light because it’s so versatile. Whatever your occasion, you pick the appropriate punch and color scheme, and have have perfect handmade decorations in no time at all! […]
