Rustic or recycled craft projects that are easy and budget friendly. All of the projects found here can basically be divided into these two main categories.
Rustic crafts are all of the projects that can be used in rustic home decor. They typically use natural items, vintage pieces, reclaimed wood or salvaged metal. You will find a variety of crafts in a rustic chic style.
Recycled crafts use any throw away items that can be used to make anything useful. There are a variety of budget friendly ideas which include repurposing common items.
Along with craft projects, you will also find ideas and information on growing your craft business. Whether you sell online or at a craft show, you will find some helpful tips for a successful business.
If you've been following my blog, you know that I love to make things out of old throw away junk! When it comes to making inexpensive home decor, recycling is a fantastic option. That's why when I was getting ready to throw away an old light bulb, a light bulb went off in my head!
For years I've been envious of those that could create beautiful pottery and other clay works of art. It's something that I would love to attempt but always thought I would need a kiln which was a bit intimidating not to mention expensive. Who knew you could also make beautiful home decor out of modeling
If you've ever wanted a decorative clipboard, you may have considered upcycling an existing clipboard. However, what if I told you that you can easily make your own from scratch? In fact, you don't even have to make your clipboard from wood. I'll show you some easy ways to make a decorative clipboard out of
A wreath on the front door sets a warm and inviting tone before anyone even sets foot in the door. It's like a bow on a package that makes you excited to see what's inside. That's why I like to put out a wreath especially when I am having friends or family over. Whether for
DIY napkin rings are so easy when you use toilet paper rolls and fabric scraps. See how you can make these in minutes.
See how to preserve leaves using a very easy process. Then, use them in craft projects to decorate your home!
When you have places to go and things to do it is so comforting to bring a mug of coffee with you. Of course it has to be the right size mug, without a handle, to fit in the car's cup holder! Then, you don't want it to be too hot on the hands so
Isn't it funny how a simple mason jar can bring so much charm to your home decor? I'm sure our grandmas would be quite surprised by the jars used for anything but canning! With each new season or holiday, there seems to be a whole new flood of ideas for using mason jars for home
You may have heard that the color of your front door can have a big impact on the tone or feel of your whole home. The color can be warm and welcoming, chic and elegant, or something in between. However, what is on the front door can also set the tone. A wreath or a
When decorating for the Fall season, don't get strung along by the ordinary. Instead, string your own garland for a unique and creative look. This collection of DIY Fall garlands use a variety of rustic materials. From acorns, to pinecones, to book pages and buffalo plaid fabric, there are all kinds of decorative ideas. With
With Fall soon approaching, I have bonfires, pumpkins, warm sweaters, and fresh decor projects on my mind. I'm thinking out with the bright and airy decor from summer and in with the warm and rustic. For Fall especially, I like to incorporate a lot of items from nature. This is what led me to use