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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.

nature walk art projects
by Renee Hanlon - June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Fun Nature Walk Art Projects For Kids

Summer is such a great time to enjoy some creative activities with the kids. Afterall, they have so much free time on their hands! It doesn't matter that you are probably busier than ever! Those little people are looking for you to fill their extra time with as much entertainment as possible. And, it's not

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wooden trees
by Renee Hanlon - April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

Wooden Trees Made From Scrap Wood

Don't throw out your scrap wood after a construction project! These little pieces can sometimes be the perfect size and shape for a fun craft project. We recently had a pole barn built on our property and I was surprised at all of the scrap wood that was left behind. As my husband and I

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unique bud vase
by Renee Hanlon - January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Unique Bud Vase DIY Using Found Objects

One of my favorite things to do is to shop antique stores or flea markets for unique objects with fun character. I don't always know how I am going to use my findings but I usually figure it out at some point. That was the case with this unique bud vase. When I purchased an

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by Renee Hanlon - January 17, 2022January 25, 2022

How To Make Wire Bird Legs

I love to make fabric birds. It's a great way to use up fabric scraps and they are just so cute to look at. The problem that I have is that I don't feel a bird is complete unless it has some legs. Any pattern that I have seen for making birds does not include

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what to do with old sweaters
by Renee Hanlon - December 8, 2021December 22, 2021

What To Do With Old Sweaters

Old sweaters with snags, stains, or style issues may not be good for wearing anymore but they can still be used in new ways. Just think about all of those decor items that you see in stores with knitted accents. You can get these same looks without having to knit a stitch. Upcycled sweaters can

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diy mason jar christmas gifts
by Renee Hanlon - December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

20 DIY Mason Jar Christmas Gifts

Mason jars can be used for so much more than just canning! Homemade jar gifts are especially fun to give at Christmas to teachers or that hard to buy for person on your list. They also make a great hostess gift for all of those holiday parties you will be attending! Since many of the

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what to do with old books
by Renee Hanlon - November 28, 2021November 28, 2021

Creative Ideas: What To Do With Old Books

If you are a reader, you might of an excess of old books lying around. Chances are, you may end up with more titles that you want to get rid of rather than keep. These old books don't have to be thrown out, however. They can be easily upcycled into some creative decorative decor. Although

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door knob crafts
by Renee Hanlon - October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Door Knob Crafts

I have been to several flea markets and antique stores and have seen so many different door knobs for sale.  The beauty of the old glass knobs has me tempted to switch out all of our knobs at home but this wouldn't be real practical and I have never seen a whole set of matching

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button crafts
by Renee Hanlon - October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Button Crafts: 20 Things To Make With Buttons

Save your buttons! Or, start collecting vintage buttons now to use in one or more of these fun button crafts. See the list of unique things you can make.

knot pillow
by Renee Hanlon - October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

DIY No Sew Knot Pillow

While vacationing this summer, I spotted some knot pillows in a couple of the souvenir shops. They reminded me of throws that I had made for my kids years ago and it brought back lots of good memories. I knew then that I was going to end up making my own pillows. There's just something

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how to age paper
by Renee Hanlon - October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

How To Age Paper To Make Old Book Pages

For book page crafts, learn how to age paper to get the look of old book pages with this simple aging technique using tea bags.

recycled dvd cases
by Renee Hanlon - October 17, 2021October 17, 2021

Recycled DVD Cases Made Useful Again

Once DVD albums became a thing, the old DVD cases began piling up everywhere. Who needs a separate case for each DVD when you can store them all together in handy album sleeves? This doesn't mean that the landfills need to be overflowing with plastic or tin though. These seemingly useless cases can be upcycled

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