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.
I have always loved the basket that my daughter made for me out of popsicle sticks when she was in elementary school. In fact, I still use it in my craft room for storing twine. It got me thinking that there are probably lots of cool things to make with popsicle sticks. Things that you
It occurred to me the other day, that right now people may be getting a lot of in home deliveries. That means we could all be getting a little overloaded with cardboard boxes. Since I like to upcycle so much, I figured it would be good to put that cardboard to use. That is why
Making things with fabric is always a satisfying project. If you are like me, you probably have a large stash of fabric and scraps that are just screaming to be made into something. Or, if you don't have fabric but still want to make something, just take a look in your closet. Chances are that
When it comes to Spring decorating, there are probably more ways than you realize to give your decor a rustic flair. All of the same elements that you use for everyday rustic decor can be incorporated into some fresh Spring pieces. Things like burlap, twine, book pages, nature, antiques, and metal can all be used
I love cooking with fresh herbs and have always thought about making my own herb garden. It's really so easy that I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Maybe it's because most plants, that I'm in charge of, have a very short life expectancy! I'm determined to turn over a new leaf though
Today I am featuring 18 creative and useful milk jug crafts that you can use around the house. These will make you think twice before throwing away your plastic jugs. There is so much I love about recycled crafts. You save room in the landfills, you get a brand new upcycled item, and the cost
What do you do when you have kids stuck at home with nothing to do? Get them involved with art! There are so many fun and creative projects that they can do that might even keep them busy for hours. Not only will they stay busy but they'll also be rewarded with their own piece
A well stocked craft room is so nice to have when you get the urge to start creating. Sometimes I figure out what to make based on what supplies I have on hand. With rustic crafts, there are so many project ideas that use some of the same rustic supplies. Because of this, I thought
With a bag of pebbles and some branches, you can create some fun art pieces to hang on the wall. That is exactly what I did to create a rustic tree and bird project. It was really very easy and led me to look for other art projects using pebbles. I'll show you how I
If you give more than just a hoot about owls, you might like decorating your home with some whimsical handmade versions. Owls are extremely popular in kids rooms but are adorable wherever you want to place them in your home. I tend to love birds of all kinds and enjoy bird crafts in general. However,
Are you looking for a craft project to do in 5 minutes or less? I made an industrial style flower today that literally was completed in just 5 minutes. This type of project is right up my alley - especially when the idea comes into my head in the evening. It started when I found
I'm beginning to think that I might have an issue with collecting old game balls. There is something about old billiard balls or croquet balls that I find so appealing. I just love to display them decoratively. Now, my latest collection is vintage marbles. I just bought a mason jar full of them and will