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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.

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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diy bird feeders
by Renee Hanlon - October 13, 2021October 13, 2021

15 DIY Bird Feeder Crafts

If you like bird watching, you probably want to attract as many different species of birds to your yard as possible. A sure way to get them to come and visit is to provide them with food. They learn fast where their food sources are! Once you set out a bird feeder or two, just

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rustic diy tissue box covers
by Renee Hanlon - October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

Rustic DIY Tissue Box Covers

Tissues are a necessary staple to have strategically placed around the house. However, the cardboard boxes that they come in aren't usually the most decorative. Instead of having several floral cardboard boxes embellishing your space, you can create fun DIY tissue box covers to better fit your decor. There are plenty of creative ideas for

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what to do with old light bulbs
by Renee Hanlon - October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

What To Do With Old Light Bulbs

As I am sitting in a dimly lit room, a light bulb went off! I shouldn't be throwing away my burnt out and seemingly useless light bulbs. What I should be doing is re-purposing them to create something fun and decorative instead. There are actually numerous light bulb crafts that are easy to complete and

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craft business names
by Renee Hanlon - October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

Help With Craft Business Names

When you start a new craft business, one of the challenges is coming up with a catchy business name. You want it to be memorable and also reflect what the business is all about. Like naming a child, a lot of thought should go into naming a craft business. A name that is too obscure

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easy fall diy
by Renee Hanlon - September 30, 2021September 30, 2021

Cheap And Easy Fall DIY

Do you love to decorate for the different seasons but don't want to break the bank doing it? I have the perfect solution for you that is cheap and easy! By recycling items that you already have, you can create something new while getting rid of some clutter or trash items. These easy Fall DIY

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fall leaves decor
by Renee Hanlon - September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

DIY Fall Leaves Decor

When the Autumn leaves start falling, a fun activity is to collect and preserve the leaves for Fall decorating projects. This is a good way to enjoy all of that beautiful Fall color for a longer period of time. Plus, decorating with leaves is both easy and affordable. You can use the leaves throughout your

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raccoon crafts
by Renee Hanlon - September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Raccoon Crafts For Kids

Occassionally, I like to highlight craft projects that are just for kids. A lot of times those projects include materials or inspiration that come straight from the outdoors. This time I thought I would focus on a cute little bandit living in the wild. Kids get a lot of joy from watching the funny antics

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recipe keepsake
by Renee Hanlon - September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

Make A Recipe Keepsake On A Cutting Board

Do you have a favorite recipe that you like to make and others love to eat? Maybe you want to turn it into a recipe keepsake. A handwritten recipe can be a thoughtful gift that brings about lots of nostalgic memories. Or, maybe you want to have a certain recipe displayed for seasonal decor in

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fall clay projects
by Renee Hanlon - September 19, 2021September 29, 2021

Fall Clay Projects With Air Dry Clay

If you haven't played around with air dry clay before, I highly recommend it. It reminds me of playing with Play Dough as a kid. You can make all kinds of shapes and forms just using your hands and maybe some forming objects. Since you can't glaze air dry clay, this kind is better suited

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