Handprint Wall HangingThey won't be little for long! Children grow unbelievably fast, and it's the simple things that develop into treasured memories over the years. Capture your children's little hands with a subtle and natural wall hanging. This art piece looks great hanging amid framed photos on a wall.
Beaded DreamcatcherHere is an easy to make, beaded dreamcacher.
Fish Collage (Metal and Wood)This art project is for the true recycler. By combining old pieces of metal, a scrap of wood, and leftover paint, you can create a primative work of art that depicts the synergy of man and nature. My father creates these unique pieces in his spare time, and they are indeed works of art.
Library Lamp Made of BooksNeed a light? Have a bunch of old books laying around that you're not interested in reading? Make a library lamp! This unusual and functional work of art is sure to get great reviews from friends.
Antique Keepsake BoxStart by painting the inside and outside of your box with a complimenting color to your fabric. Once your box is dry, using your lid as a template cut a square of fabric that is just larger then the top of your box.
Grape ArrangementWith the lasting popularity of old-world décor, this grape arrangement will add class and color to an end table, dining table, pedestal, or architectural niche. You can use the same concept with different varieties of fruit, or add seasonal flowers or ribbons to change the look of the arrangement.
Painted Candle HolderThe only thing more romantic than candlelight is candlelight softened by the faint glimmer of enameled glass. This beautiful votive candleholder started life as a yard sale cut glass goblet
Whiskbroom AngelWho needs a kitchen witch when you've got this adorable little whiskbroom angel around? No need to scare away the evil spirits - just let the Hacienda Angel whisk all your troubles away.
Decorative Oil VasesOil vases or bottles are a great way to spice up a kitchen or take up room on an empty shelf. They can be used as bookends or purely for decoration.
Decorated Dress FormsHere is a photo of an old dress form I decorated. I used an old dress found at a garage sale. The following two photos are more of my dress forms...
Decorating With Tree BranchesCollect various branches or smaller limbs and spray paint them black or your choice of colors and secure upright in a flower pot suited to its size in cement.
Decorating Lamp Shades to Look OutdoorsyOutdoorsy looking lamp shades are a fun way to celebrate the great outdoors from the comfort of your easy chair! The fringe at the bottom is from a popular mega center and is hand stitched on to secure it.
Family Tree Wall HangingI received this Family Tree hanging from our daughter on Mother's Day. The 3 large charms were included where I placed pictures of my parents, husband's parents and the middle one is of myself and husband.
Famous Women Paper "Quilt"Famous Women Paper "Quilt" This is a paper "quilt" made from doilies, paper squares, and pictures of famous women.
Sandal KeyholderTake the dowel and kinda turn and push at the same time into bottom of sandal to make a hole. Then put glue in the hole and reinsert the dowel.
Recycling Old Boards for Home DecorHere is a great way to recycle old boards into great home decor. You can paint anything any theme you want. Either stand it up or you can hang it on wall. Spray paint your board and let it dry.
Standing Baby CraftHere's a craft for making a figure that looks like a baby wearing a straw hat. Take the broom and separate the bristles to look like two legs and tie with string or pipe cleaners. Put on the sleeper, putting the legs of the sleeper over the bristle legs.
Glow-in-the-Dark MobileThis is a very simple project that packs a lot of punch. Your kids will love the glow-in-the-dark effect. Crafting Time: 30 - 45 minutes, plus paint drying time.
Keep-sake Ivy BowlThis is a super easy craft and an attractive way to display unusual collectibles. I made the ivy bowl (see below) to display crystals that Ed (my husband) and Anna found and gave to me from a hike in the woods.
Small Broom Wall DecorThese 6 inch brooms can be made to match any decor, and made for your own use or as gifts, used as gift tie-ons, or sold at a craft fair. Although I haven't tried it yet, I'm thinking they might even be a cute addition to a summer wreath
Make a Flower CollageTo make and expensive looking flower collage, take close-up photos of plants in the colors you want then enlarge them and use a spray-on photo glue to put them on acid-free matboard.
Mini-HatsThese adorable little hats can be hung on the wall, added to wreaths, used as gift bag tie-ons, or as refrigerator magnets. You can also make a few to sell at a craft fair. They are easy to make and allow you to make use of all the bits and pieces of leftover craft materials you have lying around.
Hoop and Fabric CraftI made two of these for Valentine's Day with happy penguins marching with hearts on their flippers and the other with dogs and hearts.
Chicken WreathIf you have a friend who likes chickens, here's a perfect gift. Just take some wooden shaped chickens and fence. Paint them with acrylic paint and let dry.
Home Sweet Home FrameTake frame, I used an 11x13 inch, take the cardboard that usually comes with frame and cover with fabric. Adhere tags with glue gun.
Sea Shell CenterpieceHere is a perfect way to use those seashells you picked up at the beach. Just take a potpourri jar and fill it up with seashells.
Decorative Ikea MirrorThis craft shows you how to change a simple mirror into a decorative one. Using different paint colors and different beads, you can make a mirror to match any decor.
Slate That Looks PaintedIf you are like me, I haven't learned how to paint but love the look. Take a slate and go to craft store and find the rub on transfers that you like, I love bears thus my selection.
4th of July Candle HoldersThese candle holders are made from clay pots. Paint the pots and saucers in patriotic colors, let dry, then stencil on stars or stripes or free hand it. Just use your imagination. Let dry. Seal if you like, then put in candles.
Chandelier Light CoversDo you have old chandelier light covers that give you a headache when you look at them? With a little paint and ribbon, you can have brand new covers!
Shellin' Out for a Unique FrameEver collected shells at the beach or just admired their natural beauty? Frames decorated in shells are always distinct (no two shells are the same), stimulate personal or collective creativity, and evoke a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere for years to come.
Welcome WreathHere is an easy decoration for your front door. It only cost me a few cents to make this decoration because I already had everything to make it.
Sunflower TiebacksQuick and easy way to make attractive tie-backs to suit the decor in any room. Cut two strips of felt, each measuring 1 1/2 x 24 inches. You can also use two 1 1/2 inches wide ribbon strips cut to 24 inches.
Bear CandleholdersBears painted on clay pots to use as candleholders. Here are some cute candle holders if your decorating theme is the outdoors. You can paint bears or moose.
Framing Old Business CardsMy mom recently found an old business card of my dad's when he was young and had his own business. He died when I was 20. I took frame that I bought at Dollar store already had matting I just cut scrapbook paper for background of business card.
Detail Mini Lamp ShadesThis is a great way to accent those mini lamp shades or even large ones. To add some flair to a ordinary lampshade, take a pin and poke holes along outline of picture. This one was from the $1.00 store and had a print on it.
Bark Picture FrameWe are new to Tennessee and my husband is big into deer and all the other wild life in our back yard. He got to choose how to decorate our den.
Fall WreathsEasy to make eucalyptus wreaths to decorate your home or use as a gift. Make your own for a fraction of what one would cost you to purchase.
Updating a LampAfter redoing my guest room, my lamp did not match the decor. Instead of purchasing a new one, I simply covered an existing one with fabric to match the room. This is a great way to recycle an outdated lamp.
Decorated Ceramic LampIt's easy (and cheap) to give new life to a boring ceramic lamp. I purchased the ceramic lamp on sale for $4.99. I used a sponge (cut into a square and rectangle with a utility knife) and a foam stencil brush, some acrylic paint, and some spray gloss.
"Charming" Welcome SignFor my welcome sign, I used things my family and I had collected over the years. I'm into beadwork and hearts, hubby is into running, my son is into reptiles and amphibians, and we're "all" into dogs! I attached the items to the sign with eye screws and nails.
Night Light LampshadeThese cute night lights would make nice gifts or stocking stuffers. So easy to make that you'll want to make several. A good way to use up all of those short pieces of lace and trim leftover from other projects.
Hurricane Candle Holder LampHere is a homemade hurricane candle lamp. First of all spray paint all pieces and let dry.
Decorative HatFirst of all, glue down the lace around the hat as in the picture. Glue on the flowers and ribbon using any colors that go with your decor. You can add beads or you could make a holiday themed hat. Just use your imagination.
Easy Tea TrayI love to use trays in the kitchen, den, dining room, or bedroom to hold a cup of coffee, tea, or a snack, and so I decided to personalize one. I bought an unfinished wooden tray from Michael's for $3 and used a slightly damp sponge to wipe it down with gold craft paint (about 89 cents).
Renuzit FreshenersOne dollar and a few scraps will get you a cute gift. This is a very easy craft. Make the face on the base. Cut the top off the straw hat, decorate and slide on the Renuzit bottle. Glue silk flowers to the top.
Shell PlaqueUse left over scraps of wood and any collected shells to make a nice plaque for your walls. Also uses craft paints, stencil, and tile grout.
Fabric WreathThis wreath is inexpensive to make (I made mine for under $10!) but will be a treasured gift for many years. It can be made to fit any decor, personality, or holiday.
Flowered HatThis is a simple, very inexpensive project that you can make for your own front door, but also makes a great Mother's Day gift for a mom or grandmother.
Millefiore Appliqued Paint Using Gallery GlassYou will need three different colors (tubes) of "Gallery Glass", a product by PLAID. On a sheet of picture glass or a piece of freezer paper shiny side up, form nickle size drops of color one. Make about a hundred dots. Now, make a second smaller dot in the center of the first dots.
Potpourri PieThis a pie that not only smells great, but looks great too. Muslin is cut to look like pie dough, potpourri is the filling, and more muslin for that open looking pie. You can even bake this one too!
Shell Wreath with Candle HolderThis looks beautiful in your bathroom and you can use colors that match in yours.
Concert T-Shirt PillowsWhat to do with all those old concert tees? You can't get rid of them - way too many groovy memories.
Magnetic Teddy for the FridgeThis little wooden bear has a magnet to be used for displaying a child's drawings. Made of wood, but this pattern could also be used with craft foam.
Hearts And Ribbon Wall HangingThis sweet decoration is small enough to fit in any little nook, but pretty enough to be displayed on your favorite wall. Both children and adults can have fun creating this wooden heart and sheer ribbon craft.
Tile Word ArtA friend of mine gave me ceramic tiles she had left over from her bathroom. She knows I paint on anything that stands still! Word Art is so popular right now.
Mini Clay Pot Bird BathThis decorative little bird bath can work as a place to keep stamps, paperclips, safety pins, or even potpourri. It also seems very popular as a Barbie or dollhouse decoration.
Craft Project: Scenic WindowMake your own scenes outside your "window". If you don't have a window, just paint one! I love beach and lighthouse scenes. So, I made my window looking out at a lighthouse.
Button TreesI love buttons! I also save lots of things you might consider junk, which I re-use to make beautiful household items and jewelry, like my button and earring trees.
Rag WreathThis is a rag wreath and is so simple to make! Take a hanger, leave the hook on, and shape the hanger into a circle. Cut your material into 1x6 inch strips. Simply tie the strips onto the hanger sliding them tightly together as you go.
Craft Project: Divider ScreenYou can use this screen for privacy or just for daily inspiration. It does take some time because of its size, but well worth the time invested. If you are artistic, make your own canvas frames and hinge them together.
Pumpkin RollsGive your extra toilet tissue a festive look this fall with some fabric and a few craft supplies.
Decorative Sea Glass LightThis is sea glass in a small fish bowl. A lady I worked for made this. She spends hours and hours finding this glass in Lake Michigan and other lakes she visits in her travels. This is a Christmas gift from her and I wanted to share it with you!
Paper Twist Ribbon BasketA versatile little basket to make for any occasion or keep for yourself. Very sturdy and so easy to make. Great for gift baskets.
Dripping Paint Glass JarThis cute craft uses watered-down paint to create a dripping pattern. Depending on the colors you choose, the results can look like marble, tie-dye, dripping paint and much more.
Pet Picture FrameThis is a simple cute picture frame that can be used to decorate your home or to be given as a gift. I made a few for my house and gave one as a gift.
Filter FlowersCoffee filter flowers colored with bingo dabblers. Lay out some plastic table cover (drop cloth or old shower curtain). Lay out 6 round coffee filters. Dab filters with a couple of bingo dabber colors. Take spray bottle with water in it and gentle spritz the filters.
Retro Starburst MirrorBring back the Groovy Days by decorating your walls with a mirror you can make yourself!
Tray from Vintage DishesPut this tray on your vanity or dresser to hold your jewelry or use it on your buffet to serve desserts or treats. It would also make a nice gift.
Decorative Glass PlateJust in time for Mother's day. This fun craft is surprisingly easy to create. You can choose a pretty fabric, glue to a clear glass plate and you've got yourself a pretty "porcelain:plate to give as a gift or keep for yourself.
Americana Wooden Wall DisplayTake all those tiny wooden items you may have that are unpainted and give them an Americana theme to display in a group for Memorial Day and 4th of July.
Blue Glass Maiden StatuetteThis modern looking statuette seems to be made of glass beads, but it's actually Styrofoam at the core. This keeps the statuette cheap, easy to make, and light enough to put anywhere.
Painted Grill CoverSpice up your plastic grill cover by painting on a summer design. Just by hand painting or even painting your design on with stencils you can give your grill cover a new look for summer.
Hallway Picture LedgeThis is a ledge/shelf you attach to the wall in the hallway between your doors to sit picture frames on. It's easier then nailing a lot of nails in the wall. It's easy to rearrange pictures and change them as the families grow.
Book Stack LampsI am doing lamps made from old books that have neat covers, plus I turn wood on a turning lathe for the risers.
Garden ChandelierI made this candle chandelier from an generic looking gold light fixture that I bought on craigslist for five dollars. I cut the electrical wiring out of the top and just left the chain. Then I painted the chandelier a dark brown with a can of Rustoleum spray paint.
Seashell Beach CollageWe had a lot of left over little seashells we gathered at the beach. This craft uses up some of those shells for a cute keepsake for all of those wonderful beach memories!
Plastic Jug Wall MasksWall masks made from plastic jugs. Cut tops off jugs as shown in photo. Make a hole at top center and make a string loop for hanging.
Welcome GloveA welcome glove to greet visitors. Fill the glove with the polyester stuffing, making sure the fingers are well filled so they will remain upright.
CD Wall HangingA recycled CD and a flower make a pretty wall hanging. Using a glue gun, glue the lace to the back edge of CD so just the ruffles show on the shiny side.
Decorative Story JarStory Jar made from recycled kitchen jars. After the contents of the jar are emptied, wash and dry. If you want a "peep hole" in the front, cut peel-n-stick shelf paper the desired shape and place it where you want it, then paint the jar.
Recycled Vintage PillowA wonderful way to use scraps of beautiful linens, handed down or found while treasure hunting!
Mouse Refrigerator MagnetRefrigerator magnet featuring mouse on piece of cheese.
Recycled Tile BookendsA fun easy craft for a rainy or snowy day is making bookends from 3 or 4 inch tiles. Tiles can be new, but I have done some remodeling and have excess tiles lying about, and it's easy to find extra tiles at garage sales.
His And Hers Pencil HoldersFelt pencil holders in the shape of a shoe and a boot. Print out the template as shown. Finished shoe is approximately 9 inches high. Using template A, cut one shoe out of cardboard for the backing and one out of felt.
Wooden Key HangerEasy "key" to paint and hang. Also, very important painting tips. I bought the wooden key at Wal-Mart (craft section) for a few bucks. I wanted something to put in our camper to hang the keys on.
Recycled Rosette CenterpieceTransform a peanut can into a delightful pen/pencil/scissors holder or a rosette centerpiece.
Tulle Button Spring FlowersThese are quick and easy spring floral decorations. Cut a piece of tulle approx. 4 inches wide by 36 inches long. Fold the tulle in half and run a slip stitch along the folded side and pull tight and tie off. This should form a circle of tulle.
Two Tier Serving PlatterYou can use any mismatch dishes you have or pick up at a yard sale and turn them into a beautiful gift for someone you love, even yourself. This craft is great because it recycles used items instead of throwing them in our landfills.
LuminariesA romantic soft glow is simple to accomplish with this easy project. Made with things you might just already have around the house.
Ceiling Tile Decorative Flip-FlopHere's a great way to recycle a damaged ceiling tile. These are great for decorating a beach house, for a luau, or simply for a girl's bedroom.
Pearl Votive Candle HolderThis is an easy votive candle holder made by wrapping it with a strand of craft pearls.
Decorate a Picture Frame With Wrapping PaperTransform an inexpensive picture frame into a beautiful handmade frame for a personal gift that is sure to please everyone.
Patriotic FrameThis unique frame in a frame is embellished with any kind of decoration you want. Mine happened to be Americana for the 4th. You can pick Christmas, Valentine's Day, and so forth. With a bit of time and effort, you too can have this unusual frame for/of your loved one.
Independence Day WreathCelebrate the 4th of July by showing how Patriotic you are with this beautiful easy to make Patriotic wreath. Begin by wrapping the foam wreath with one roll of the red white and blue ribbon. Tape the edges to keep it secure.
Seashell RoseThis is a gorgeous, romantic, and elegant craft which can be applied to a number of other crafts as an enhancement, although it is completely stunning on its own! The shells (if you live near bodies of water) are free, which is the best part!
Sewing Chalk BoardI took a Dollar Tree chalkboard and made it into a decorative board for your sewing room.
Sea Glass CandleFor about $2 you can go to your local grocery store and buy one of those colored wax, glass-encased Novena candles. Now grab a bunch of sea glass or craft glass along with any beads hanging around from broken jewelry, and go to town creating this gorgeous and versatile gift.
Fall Flower Garland and WreathAn inexpensive uniquely made fall window decoration and matching wreath for your Church event or a classy way to just decorate your windows.
Harvest Table DecorationThis darling natural centerpiece is quick and easy to make for your lovely celebrations. It would be fabulous also for a group activity that is thrifty but lovely.
Hand Quilled Harvest FrameThis is relatively a simple quilling project. A 3x5 brown mat frame is embellished with beautiful quill work. Quill a flower with leaves and "V" scrolls, and a pumpkin in the grass.
Copper Wire Cross Wall HangingEvery time I go beachcombing here where I live, I find sea glass and tangled balls of thick copper wire on the sand. I started picking the copper up, hoping I would be able to one day figure out something beautiful and one-of-a-kind to make from it
