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.
Are you looking for a craft project to do in 5 minutes or less? I made an industrial style flower today that literally was completed in just 5 minutes. This type of project is right up my alley - especially when the idea comes into my head in the evening. It started when I found
I'm beginning to think that I might have an issue with collecting old game balls. There is something about old billiard balls or croquet balls that I find so appealing. I just love to display them decoratively. Now, my latest collection is vintage marbles. I just bought a mason jar full of them and will
If you like to collect driftwood, you may want to use it to make some of your own artwork. I have a few favorite pieces that I've been holding onto that I love the shape of. There are a lot of different driftwood crafts that you can do to use it creatively. One simple idea
When you don't have a lot of time or money, you can still decorate your rustic home quickly and creatively. In just 5 minutes, it is possible to craft your own home decor with style. All it takes is some creative thinking and minimal supplies. These 5 minute crafts will have you adding tons of
Have you found yourself with a collection of old jars around the house? I tend to keep empty jars for general purposes like pouring hot grease into or storing odds and ends. However, there are other ways to use old jars that are more decorative. Mason jars, in particular, have such a nice rustic appeal
Garlands are a great way to dress up picture frames, mirrors, shelves and more. It's kind of like wearing jewelry. Some decor accents can just use a little more embellishment or whimsy. You can make garlands out of most anything but one of my favorites is with vintage buttons. A button garland can take on
Have you ever thought of painting a book cover for a clean decorative look? I have so many old books and generally love all of the different styles of covers. As an avid reader, I not only enjoy the stories but I love the look, feel, and smell of books. However, there are times when
Make these rustic birdhouses using birch trees and tin signs. Rusty tin looks junky at first sight but when made into a birdhouse roof, it looks shabby chic!
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