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.
You can really never have enough chip clips. I don't know if it's just us, but we have a lot of bags open at the same time. Whether it's chips, nuts, coconut, or another pantry item, the bags all need to be resealed. There is an easy solution though. And, it's one that is even
It all started from a walk down a two track. What I saw made me think twice about my walking habits. In fact, I was downright fearful. I needed something to carry, to keep me from certain danger. A big stick would probably do the trick. And that was the beginning of my DIY walking
I bought a journal once with a plain black cover. It did nothing to inspire me for writing. The look was business like and boring. I like chic designs, nature, color, and pattern for inspiration. One way to get all of that is to do some mixed media art. I'll show you how I transformed
Although recycling old credit cards can be a tricky business, there is the option to simply repurpose them. I like to recycle credit cards in decorative craft projects. In fact, any plastic cards such as fulfilled gift cards, membership cards or even hotel keys also make a great crafting material. With all of the different
One of my favorite rustic craft projects is making birch candle holders. When I first started seeing these in rustic home interior stores, I thought they would be fairly simple to make. If you have the right tools, the rustic candle holders really are a breeze to make. And, since birch bark looks so clean
Although mason jars used to be designated for the pantry, they have found their way into other parts of the house. No longer do they have to hide behind closed doors. Now they get the spotlight when they are decorated in stylish ways. I'll show you how to decorate with mason jars in a few
If you are a book lover like me, you probably have a need for a few bookmarks. And, if you love books, you just might want your bookmarks to be made from old book pages. There are so many fun book page crafts but I think this is one of the most appropriate. Not only
Have you ever wanted to spell out a word on a DIY sign only to be disappointed by your handwriting? Although stencils are always an option, there is another rustic way. Simply spell out your word using small twigs or branches. All you have to do with DIY twig letters is to cut up some
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 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 ideas