Every now and then, I need the simple pleasure of fresh flowers. The winter weather has been lingering here in Colorado, which has prompted me to bring this little touch of spring indoors as a reminder that soon the outside will be more colorful and pleasant. In preparation for this
Spring is finally here, and I couldn’t be hoppier about it, if you will pardon my terrible pun. To kick off the spring season, I have a cute and simple Easter bunny project made from Mod Podge and aluminum cans. Check out this video for the full project. Or you
Are you a Mod Podge fan? I used to think it was pretty much the same as Elmer’s glue until I did some side-by-side testing a few years ago. Since then, I have been a hard core fan, and my go-to product is there regular gloss version. So far, for
Welcome to my crazy world of haute couture! 🤣🤣🤣 If t-shirts and pajama pants graced the cover of vogue well, I would be a fashion diva. So perhaps it is not that surprising that I would be intrigued by making a dress out of trash. I recently embarked on this
I’ve been on quite the crafting journey working with aluminum cans! Just when I think I am ready to move on to something else, I keep finding a whole new world of inspiration in these simple soda cans. There are many different ways to break down an aluminum can, but
Have you heard about my crazy Trash Fashion plan? Well, it starts with snack bags made of shiny silver fabric. There are a few different ways to create the material from snack bags. To find out more, check out the video below. Hopefully, you will be inspired to make your
Is it crazy that I am already planning for a craft show that isn’t happening until November? Well, crazy or not, the reason for my early start and unbridled enthusiasm is that not only am I planning to go back to the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival, but I am
This winter has been one of the coldest and snowiest in memory. Generally, here in Colorado, we get a fair amount of snow, but it melts before the next snowfall. I remember sunny days in January when the temperature crept into the 70s. But not this year. As I write
Let’s face it, organizing your closet can be a daunting task. But what if I told you that the solution to your cluttered wardrobe could be found in the most unlikely of places – your recycling bin! That’s right, using recycled materials can turn your chaotic closet into a stylish,
Aluminum cans are one of my favorite things to upcycle in my craft projects. They are so easy to cut, emboss and shape. I have made metal beads from beer and soda cans, several floral arrangements as well as garden markers, and more. Many of these projects use flattened metal
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