The 12th Iron Craft challenge and contest of 2011 was “Wanna Get Lucky?” This week’s challenge was about things we found to be lucky – a rabbit’s foot to, a horseshoe, a lucky number or a deck of cards. Our luck could come from Ireland, Asia, or anywhere else! What do you consider Lucky? Do you have a lucky charm?

No nursery is complete without a fun mobile to hang from the ceiling.  Dress up your little one’s room with this whimsical mobile design by Natalie of Johnny In A Dress that uses something many households probably have on hand:  Christmas ornaments!  She used clear glass bulbs stuffed with bright bits and bobbles, but ornaments of all kinds would work.  She also used a pair …

A recent oh-so-scientific study on our Facebook fan page revealed that many of you are harboring stacks and stacks of paper.  Use up some of that paper stash with these fabulous and deceptively simple flowers designed by Lisa Storms and posted at Fiskars.  I love paper punches, especially corner punches, but never would have thought to use them in this way!  She used her flowers …

I’m forever picking up cheap leather clothing items at thrift shops to chop up for other projects.   We’re quickly coming up on April, which is stashbusting month, so I’m adding this adorable bow cuff by Melissa at IS•LY to my to-do list.  Don’t have much leatherworking experience?   Not a problem!  Her instructions include a printable pattern for the project, making it very quick and practically …

There’s always more recycled cardboard in our house than I can use, so I usually send a full recycling bin out on Tuesdays. Over at Pickup Some Creativity, Chris got crafty with some cereal boxes and came up with a simple cardboard monogram to decorate her boys’ bedroom. This project is simple enough for anyone, so read on! [how to make a recycled cardboard monogram]
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Last week’s Iron Craft challenge was to create something with the theme “Lucky.” Since there’s some Irish in my blood, I decided to continue the St. Patrick’s theme and create a four leaf clover headband. It turned out very classy, so I can wear it any time of year, not just on St. Patrick’s Day!

A few weeks ago, we shared this quick and easy tutorial for turning a couple of dollar store items into a quick and easy-to-sew dog coat or dress. You just need a bib and a reusable tote bag to make this cute doggy fashion! [original written tutorial for dog coat]

Shortly after I finished making these bracelets, I ran into a friend I hadn’t seen in a while.   She asked me what I’d been up to; when I told her I’d been busy making beads out of duct tape, she looked at me like I needed my head checked.  I guess I can’t blame her for thinking me crazy since that probably sounds incredibly strange …

When I was in high school I worked at the local public library.  One of my  duties was to help sort through donated books and decide what  could be sold at the semi-annual used books sale and which books were best tossed into the recycling.  It always made me sad to find books that looked beautiful on the outside but had loose or missing pages.  …

When she noticed wire basket lights popping up on several sites ’round the web, Sharon at Keen Inspirations had a revelation; she could use a hanging plant basket and a solar path light to create a cordless version for outdoor use.   Imagine a row of them hanging along your front porch, or a few of them hanging from trees in your yard.  To make a …