I made this snowman out of empty formula cans and an empty pudding cup. I took empty 12 oz. and 25 oz. formula cans and painted them white.
Posted on: 12/17/2007 | 2 Feedback(s)
These are wall pockets made from tin cans. These are the large sized cans that schools and such use . Tops and bottoms are cut from the can, then I step on one end to flatten it together.
Posted on: 11/20/2007 | 18 Feedback(s)
This project consists of two item found at the thrift store. A pedestal of some sort and a dinner plate plus some other items to dress it up. The end result a very pretty bird bath
Posted on: 11/15/2007 | 5 Feedback(s)
I make cakes, make quilts and now I decided to get into purses and totebags. I take the fabric and cut into squares, four squares any measure. I do the same thing with the inside lining. Sew the front and back together as well as the lining. Make the handles any length you like and sew it to the top of the purse or totebag.
Posted on: 11/05/2007 | 11 Feedback(s)
Growing Organic Vegetables at Home
I love to grow organic vegetables they taste so much better than chemically grown. If you think that it is hard to do you are so wrong. It is actually easier once you get established.
Posted on: 10/31/2007 | 4 Feedback(s)
Decoupaged Birdbath from Recycled Materials
A birdbath made from two plastic buckets, bottoms screwed together and a plastic saucer from garden pot for the top. These can be painted or decoupaged and sprayed with clear spray paint.
Posted on: 10/17/2007 | 7 Feedback(s)
Spaghetti and Meatballs Halloween Costume
To make this simple costume, cut a platter from a large circle of cardboard with a hole in the middle for child's legs to fit through. Tie on some off-white yarn strings like suspenders.
Posted on: 10/12/2007 | 7 Feedback(s)
Here is a fun craft to make this fall. I made a ton of them last year, they are cheap and easy.
Posted on: 10/01/2007 | 7 Feedback(s)
I took an empty coffee can, painted it orange then sponged another layer of a different shade of orange to look like stripes on the body. The face was cut out of wood scrap with a hole cut out for the mouth and then stapled the plastic lid to the wood.
Posted on: 09/27/2007 | 7 Feedback(s)
Do you remember the old wooden baby gates? If you see one at a garage sale or an auction, they make an excellent trellis. I have a clematis growing on mine that I started this year.
Posted on: 09/18/2007 | 2 Feedback(s)
My 2 nephews, age 1 and 4, came for a visit while on vacation. I wanted to give them something to remember their trip to our house. My parents came a few days before and we put books together. I printed off pictures of the farm animals, pets, family members, tractor and 4 wheeler (they are boys that like machines!).
Posted on: 09/13/2007 | 6 Feedback(s)
I like to crochet rag rugs out of fabric scraps. However, you always have to deal with the edges fraying. I got an idea. My husband had about 11 old colored cotton tee shirts. I cut them up in 1 1/2 inch strips going around and around.
Posted on: 09/05/2007 | 13 Feedback(s)
Make a Bathroom Vanity from an Old Dresser
Use an old dresser to make a vanity for your bathroom. I crackled this one and then also did some sanding to bring out the gold, as this was the basecoat. Then I stenciled over the top and poly coated it.
Posted on: 08/29/2007 | 15 Feedback(s)
I made my own oil diffuser/warmer. I recycled all of the items I used. This is really cool. Here is a list of the items used.
Posted on: 08/21/2007 | 14 Feedback(s)
I often teach my children basic embroidery stitches using simple designs. If you are helping a little one to do stitching, this is a nice way to put the sample pieces to use.
Posted on: 08/01/2007 | 5 Feedback(s)
Artemis (Long Hair Tortoise Shell)
Artemis is one year old and is a long-haired tortoiseshell cat. Artemis came from the animal control shelter about a year ago when she was a two-pound kitten crying her head off and hanging on the bars of her cage.
Posted on: 07/23/2007 | 11 Feedback(s)
I'm saving money (so I can keep up with student loan payments!) by living in my parents' garage. I decided to make it a little less garage-like so I'm attacking one area at a time, hiding storage, cleaning old paint stains, organizing my stuff and making it look as homey as possible.
Posted on: 07/19/2007 | 15 Feedback(s)
Pond and Birdbath at Site of Cut Down Tree
We had to cut down a dead tree a few years ago but could not remove the stump for several reasons. To cover up the stump and some raised roots we decided to put in a pond and garden.
Posted on: 07/09/2007 | 6 Feedback(s)
Beautiful Orioles this year, they love the grape jelly I put in feeders every day.
Posted on: 07/04/2007 | 4 Feedback(s)
I don't like monotony, and I love surprises. So with each new season, I buy a variety of flower and vegetable seeds, mix them all in one bag and sprinkle them at random around my garden.
Posted on: 06/27/2007 | 6 Feedback(s)
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<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="left">I want to share a photo of one of my projects from several years ago. I found a great wicker basket with a fluted edge and it had a handle on it. I kept looking at this basket and flipped it over and decided to cut off the handles and make it into a lampshade for a lamp I had.
Craft: Rag Rug from Recycled Fleece Clothing
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="left">Updated With Instructions: I have just joined the site and thought you might like to see a rug made from recycled fleece jackets. They are very cheap to buy in the charity shops, there are some brilliant colors and make a super rug.
Cutting PVC: What Would Susan Do?
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="left">Recently, I needed some white plastic shelves put back together in a closet. However, I had a gap that didn't reach the top, but the full height of the shelf was too high. So, I decided to use my trusty dusty little 3.97 hacksaw and cut the PVC like supports down. But, without a vise, it's hard to hold them.
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="left">Here is a great tradition that our family has been doing for years now. It all started about 50 years ago when I decide to make a gingerbread house for Christmas. My first ones were fairly simple but over the years have gotten more complicated and quite intricate. Now, as was bound to happen, the kids and grandkids and even my great grandson have taken over.
