DIY Fleece Rope Tug Toy for dogs

Kiki loves her tug toys and I have thought of figuring out how to make her more.  Well, I don't have to figure it out since Trisha at Make It Home has already done it!

Aren't they cute?

I like that they are made out of fleece since Kiki loves to eat fabric like it is a snack.  Seems like fleece would be a durable fabric for this project.  How about jeans?  You know how much I love using denim in my projects!

Click here for the tutorial.  Thank you Trisha :)

DIY Earrings White And Gold Pearls And Beads

These gorgeous earrings were found on Cut Out And Keep, a website full of craft tutorials.  The tutorial was submitted by Gisele R.  Love the design of these earrings!

As with most jewelry projects, you can recycle some beads from older jewelry you are tired of or purchase new beads and components.  The choice is yours and your creativity is the limit.

Click here for the tutorial!

DIY Chandelier Earrings

Kara at Happy Go Lucky has inspired me to make these cute chandelier earrings!  

Use your imagination to create different styles based on this basic jewelry design concept . . . like I always say, the possibilities are endless.

Click here for an easy to read tutorial with lots of photos from Kara!

Recycle Your T-Shirt

I'm always looking for ways to refashion t-shirts and older clothes in general. Love this design that is quick, easy and so comfy and casual.

Experienced sewers can easily make a pattern to use on pieced fabric.  This design would be awesome to refashion an old flannel shirt by piecing fabric together and using the pattern.  Use your imagination!

Click here for the tutorial!

DIY Lavender Linen Spray

The Captain and I have recently discovered the scent of lavender and have become addicted!  I bought an expensive bottle of lavender room spray online and was so disappointed to receive a very small bottle . . . but it has a most delicious scent that fills the room.  

I was so happy to find this easy DIY project posted by Jennifer at the blog Town N Country Living.  Now I can make my own . . . and so can you!

Click here to go to the tutorial!

DIY Wine Cork Backsplash Inspiration

How about this awesome backsplash for some inspiration?

Wine corks have been used in a wide array of craft and DIY projects, but I can honestly say that I have never seen this type of creativity!

This inspiration comes from Jill at Create, Craft, Love . . . click here to go to the step-by-step tutorial, which includes lots of photos.

No Sew DIY T-Shirt with CrissCross Back

Another beautiful design by Anne at Wobi Sobi!

Recycle and refashion those t-shirts you don't wear much anymore with this quick and easy no-sew design.

Click here to go to the tutorial . . . while you are there, check out the rest of Anne's awesome designs.

Awesome Kitchen Inspiration

This has to be the most amazing backsplash I've ever seen!  It has my creative side going crazy with all types of projects.

The source of the photo is an awesome article on kitchen inspiration with links to the projects.  Sadly, the backsplash link is broken, so there is not a tutorial to go with this project.

Click here to go to the article that features 10 budget-friendly, inspirational kitchen projects.

No-Sew Zipper Case

I'm always searching for recycling projects for items usually tossed out.  We have an abundance of soda and water bottles, so I can keep myself busy for quite a while!

You can customize them for specific items by varying the size.  How clever!!

I can surely put these to good use for organizing my collection of makeup and makeup brushes.  Would also be useful for organization in the office.

Thank you to Ashley from Make It & Love It for an awesome idea!

Click here for the tutorial.

DIY Concrete Table Top

I love concrete projects!  

This table is so cute . . . 

love the look of the concrete top.

Awesome technique!

Click here for the tutorial

DIY Multi-Strand Chain Watch

Awesome idea for refashioning and recycling old watches and chains!

With this basic technique and design by Kirsten from the blog Studs and Pearls, you can use your imagination to come up with so many possibilities! 

 Click here to go to the tutorial.

Simple DIY Sugar Scrub

This is the most simple recipe for sugar scrub that I have found . . .

Mix together:

2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons coconut oil

Put it in a jar and it is ready to use!


It doesn't get easier than that!

DIY Mimosa Sugar Scrub

If you love the benefits of fragrant sugar scrubs, but they are too expensive for your budget, make your own for a fraction of the price!

Although our skin cells shed every thirty days for new ones, sugar scrubs give the process a boost for faster results.  Sugar cane contains a naturally occurring AHA, a glycolic acid which will clear away dead skin cells, rejuvenating the skin to achieve healthy skin.

Sugar is not a magical ingredient that is hard to find . . . you probably have some in your kitchen pantry along with a few more ingredients, you are on your way to making your very own customized fragrant sugar scrub.

Click here to go to the tutorial at Today's Creative Blog.

Postage Stamp Table Top

At first glance, you would never imagine the mosaic-like table top is completely covered with vintage stamps.  How cool is that?

The possibilities are endless when it comes to DIY tables.  All you need is an interesting stand and a piece of wood for the table top.  The use of vintage stamps in this project is gorgeous!

This beautiful project comes from the blog Gardening Nirvana.  

Click here for a well written tutorial with lots of photos!

DIY Studded Barrette

Love this studded barrette that is so unbelievably simple to make that you will want to make one in every color you love!

I've used studs in fabric embellishment, but never dreamed of using them in this way.  Very creative!

Click here for the tutorial from Rachel at Transient Expression.

DIY Multi-Strand Bracelet

Rebecca from My Girlish Whims always comes up with the most awesome jewelry designs that I've seen online.  

She has also discovered Elements of Antiquity which is an online shop that sells aged pewter jewelry components that are 100% made in the USA, lead free and nickel free.  Great shop to get inspired!

Those of us who enjoy jewelry design as a hobby or as a means to make a living are always looking for sources of inspiration and unique findings.

Click here for a tutorial with lots of photos on how to make this gorgeous bracelet!  Thank you Rebecca!

DIY Cigar Box Ring Holder

Cigar boxes were all the rage a while back and I bought way too many as I usually do, anticipating getting myself into making money with the new craze. Well, they are currently sitting in my craft room laughing at me!

My thought has been to use the boxes to store jewelry making supplies, but I love the idea of using them to hold rings that I have collected through the years.  Great idea . . . easy too!

Click here for the tutorial!

DIY Shag Rag Rug

A simple yet tedious project with gorgeous results!  I think it would be worth the time and effort put into it.

This is one of those DIY projects I love that can utilize recycled items.  As usual, my thoughts immediate go to making one of these rugs out of denim. Also, I have seen curtains made out of open weave fabric that would work as the base.

Click here to go to the tutorial.  Check out the rest of Jessica's blog, My Love of Style, for more awesome and unique projects like this one!

Easy Coffee Can Bird Feeders

This is one of the coolest homemade birdfeeders I've ever seen!

One of the best ways to observe nature close up is to put up a bird feeder, sit back and watch the birds in action.  They can be very entertaining!

Here is a recycle crafty project that will take something you usually toss away and use it for an awesome purpose.  Colorful birdfeeders hanging from the trees in the garden add so much color and great for the dormant season when there is a scarcity of color outdoors.

The birds will thank you!

Click here for the tutorial.

Fabulous No-Sew Pillows and Blankets

What an awesome and easy project with fabulous results!

This project is not just for the holidays and not just for new fabric.  

My mind is always on recycling every bit of clothing rather than tossing them away.

Great project for a non-sewer!

Click here to go to the tutorial.