Wedding season is just around the corner and I would bet someone you know if not yourself is trying to come up with some inexpensive centerpieces. Heather and I had an awesome afternoon brainstorming and crafting together using Martha Stewart products. We came up with the very elegant candle holder which will have all your guests asking, “where you got those beautiful centerpieces?” …

I love projects that are both easy and versatile; something with a lot of possibilities is likely to keep my attention longer.  (Yes, I have the crafty equivalent of ADD most of the time!)  Claire from Fellow Fellow made this cityscape art by cutting a stamp block (basically a blank rubber stamp) into geometric shapes.  Can’t find a stamp block?  Look for large rubber erasers …

It’s Earth Day today!  Are you doing anything to celebrate?  Today is the perfect day to dig into your recycling bin and make something out of nothing, like this cute cardboard vase by Donatella at Inspiration & Realisation.  It will even hold water, so you can fill it with real flowers!  (Or dig farther into the recycling bin and make some paper flowers!)  [how to …

Whether you want to mark a dark sidewalk for evening guests, add a little ambiance to a night on the patio, or just add some quick curb appeal, these cheap and easy lights might be just the right solution! Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts made them with mason jars and flameless tealight candles. Don’t have mason jars on hand? Dig into the …

Who would have thought you could make your own monogram garden flag for $1.00.?  This is a super easy craft to make your home inviting.  Everyone in the neighborhood will want one!

Looking for an inexpensive way to dress up your sewing room or craft studio?  Check out this wonderful idea from Mark Montano, featured in a recent edition of his web series Make Your Mark.  Would you guess at first glance that this giant button started life as a frisbee?   (And wouldn’t a few of these look awesome hanging up alongside some oversized scissor wall art?)  …

Spring and summer merchandise is starting to appear on the shelves at the dollar store, which includes one of my favorite things to pick up every year: paper lanterns! They’re a great foundation for a cheap decor piece that makes a big statement. There are just so many ways you can decorate them! I am in love with this idea from Mandy …

Every year or two, my husband and I like to replace our road maps with new ones. It’s always nice to have up-to-date maps, but then we are left with the conundrum of what to do with the old ones. They’re too interesting to throw away but no longer serve a practical purpose for us so keeping them seems kind of silly – …

We’ve seen many variations on the sunburst/starburst mirror, and we love them all!  And just when we think we’ve seen them all, BAM!  Someone comes up with another great idea for us to share.  This version was made by Amy at My 3 Monsters using deconstructed clothespins glue back-to-back.  I love how it gives the ends a soft, rounded look – and you can use …

I recently purchased a wood burning tool and have been pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to use.  Basically, you hold it like a pen and just draw on a wood surface!  I practiced several times on scrap pieces of wood before making my own items to use.  Here’s a fun idea that would make a cute gift:  customized wood utensils!