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.
Sometime, in my antique collecting, I ended up with a few old garden hose nozzles. I'm not exactly sure why I bought them but I do think they look cool. Small vintage industrial items like that are fun to use simply in rustic decor displays. And, for a while that is how I used my
The other day I was looking at my bulletin board and realized that it could use a little more style. For one, the thumbtacks, on my board, were just standard and plain. It's funny how even the smallest of details can make a difference with what inspires you. Since your everyday standard thumbtacks don't really
Craft projects made with recyclable materials have been steadily gaining in popularity and it is no wonder why. The ability to upcycle an otherwise useless item is so satisfying, budget sensitive, and green. Plus, the creative ways that these items have been used results in home decor that is much more like a work of
If you've ever wanted to start your own home business, you may have thought of turning your craft hobby into something more for profit. However, when you think of all of the things to make and sell, it can get hard to narrow down the best ideas. That is why I'm starting this list of
If you are a wine drinker, you may have found yourself saving those decorative wine corks. I know I have! Since they have an appealing look, there is always the possibility that they could be used in another way. In fact, simply displaying your collection in a glass vase or jar can be decorative enough.
When perusing antique stores, I quite often run into a variety of letters or numbers. Whether they are wood or metal, they always catch my eye. The numbers, especially, are perfect to use as house numbers. And, with all of the unfinished plaques that you can purchase from craft stores, it's super easy to make
Making things from small pieces of a wood is a great way to get some easy rustic decor. Whether you use scrap wood, branches, or driftwood, any type of wood is an option to use. I came up with this collection of wood crafts based on their rustic appeal. Since all of the designs are
I love when you can get kids to play outside, use their creative skills, and save money all at the same time. These easy toy making ideas get kids to hunt for supplies both inside and out. Whether they need sticks or empty toilet paper rolls, kids can find their own supplies right at home.
One thing that I never thought I would use to decorate my home with is toilet paper rolls! I could see using the empty tubes for a fun kids craft. But I just couldn't picture such a thing in my home. Well, sometimes you just need to think a little more creatively I guess. Once
When you think of vintage crafts, the first thing that may come to mind is craft projects that were popular in the past. However, that is not what this post is about. Instead, I am focusing on craft projects that use vintage items as part of the material. Things like old paper and fabrics can
Have you ever thought about turning your craft hobby into a business? I've previously shared how to sell crafts online. However, there other craft business ideas using methods that may be a little less known. Once you figure out what you want to sell, it's just a matter of picking the best way to meet
Flower pots come in all shapes and sizes and some were never intentionally made to be flower pots at all. Pretty much anything that can hold dirt can do the job. I wanted to design a flower pot for the Spring season and came up with an easy idea using a couple of repurposed items.