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.
The other day, I had the bright idea to put up a shelf in our cabin kitchen to hold my cookbooks. I needed to get them out of a cupboard and displayed where I could see them. Since I also wanted the shelf display to be whimsical and fun, I decided to make some unique
Just like other forms of nature, snow is one of those items that we like to bring inside. Okay, maybe actual snow is better left outside! However, it's easy to create the look by making indoor snowballs or cute little snowmen. In fact, snowmen are a very popular item used in winter home decor. They
Lately, I have been obsessed with fabrics. More specifically, I just can't get enough of buffalo checks and coffee or grain sacks. This leads me to my current craft project. A fabric Christmas tree! I'm not talking about anything big here, just a couple of table top trees for some rustic Christmas decor. Ever since
I was thinking back to making paper snowflakes as a kid and remembering how much fun it was. The different designs that you can make just from changing the cuts is addicting. This thought made me wonder how I could make a rustic version of a snowflake. And then, the answer came shouting back at
You know what they say - one man's trash is another one's treasure! Boy is that true! Although I haven't actually gone digging through trash cans, I have found a lot of seemingly useless junk in other ways. In fact, I'll show you some of the treasures I found at flea markets that others may
Fall is the perfect time of year to do some leaf crafts with your preschoolers. When kids are too young to be in school, you may be looking for ways to keep them occupied. What better way than to do something creative. With the leaves changing and falling outside, it's a good time to collect
If you love to burn candles but hate the cost of buying them, you may want to consider homemade candles. When you make your own, not only do you save money but you can customize in so many ways. You can make them scented or unscented. And, if you choose to scent them, you can
I've discussed before about the key elements to consider in determining the craft items that make the highest profit. However, many people want to know exactly what the most profitable crafts to sell are. Although Christmas crafts are extremely popular with buyers, they aren't necessarily the highest profit. And, there are definitely easy things to
I love books! I love the smell of them as I read and I would never want to destroy a good book. However, there are always those books whose pages are better off in a crafty design than left in written form. For those, I have some great book page crafts for you to use
Autumn is such a pretty time of year. It's a time when the leaves start changing colors and the apple crops are in full swing. With all of the warm colors outside, it makes sense to do a little change up inside the house. It may start with getting new candles in scents of pumpkin
Out of all the rustic materials to use in craft projects, cement is the most suitable for a modern rustic design style. The cool simplistic look of concrete tends to add a bit of sophistication to a space. There are so many cement crafts that you can do ranging from cement votives to concrete sinks.
Because I think every door should be adorned with a pretty wreath, I found a creative way to make my own. This tutorial is both quick and easy. In fact, it is fairly mindless so you can make a wreath while watching TV or talking to friends. I'll show you how to make a rag