Flocked Trinket Dish

Give a thrifted piece of decor new life with this clever Flocked Trinket Dish tutorial!

While thrifting, I often bring a lot of things home that need a little extra love. I don't really have a plan for them, so I set them aside until inspiration strikes. This $1 metal leaf dish was one of those finds. The metal leaf dish was dingy, scratched, and just asking for a makeover. As soon as I got my hands on Plaid's new Velvet Crush, I knew that that was what this leaf tray needed to bring it back to life! This Flocked Trinket Dish was so easy to create, and the velvety finish is so smooth, and - most importantly - stays in place!

Sea Glass Mosaic Tray

Transform a thrifted tray into a beautiful and beachy Sea Glass Mosaic Tray to put on display or to serve your guests!

The beach is one of my favorite places to be, but alas, I live in the mountains. If you're like me and don't live near a beach, you can bring that vibe into your home with handmade decor! This Sea Glass Mosaic Tray is made using a thrifted wooden tray, real sea glass, and resin. This is such a fun project for any level of resin crafters, and is a whole lot easier than you'd think. This stunning tray will make such a statement, whether it's on display in your home or used for charcuterie.

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!

No-Sew 18" Doll Pillowcase Dress

Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new no-sew Pillowcase Dress for your 18 inch doll!

Making clothes and accessories for 18 inch dolls is so much fun! My daughter had a Dolly & Me Tie-Dye Party, complete with matching pillowcase dresses made from t-shirts for all the girls. We had the best time, and the kids loved making the custom matching outfits with their tiny BFFs. After the party, my daughter has spent hours making more dresses for her dolls using old shirts, which has saved us so much money! This 18" Doll Pillowcase Dress is SO easy to make, and has both a sewing or no-sew option so that anyone can make one with ease.

Upcycled Christmas Gift Tags

Upcycle old cereal boxes into unique Christmas Gift Tags!

We usually have piles of recyclable boxes taking over our house this time of year. Recycling is always a good thing, and giving new life to something that would otherwise be in the trash is so satisfying! These scrappy Upcycled Christmas Gift Tags made with E6000 are a fun and mess-free holiday craft that the whole family can enjoy while helping the environment at the same time.

No-Sew Denim Dog Toy

Recycle old jeans to make durable no-sew denim dog toys!

Most dog toys don't stand a chance at surviving more than a couple of days at my house. Sure, my dogs have a blast destroying them over that time, but I'm not really a big fan of trying to find something that is both affordable and "indestructible" for them to play with all the time. Instead of heading to the store again, I decided to give some old, ratty jeans new life by transforming them into a fun and durable toy for the dogs to play with! It's actually pretty easy to make, and best of all, FREE!

Duck Tape Book Cover

Give an old book cover new life with a colorfully patterned roll of Duck Tape!

Did you know that there are all different colors and fun patterns of Duck Tape available right now?! There is literally something for everyone out there! Plus, you can do so many things with it - like actually fixing things, crafting, or giving ordinary items an extraordinary makeover! For example, we decided to give an old book new life with some unicorn-patterned tape, which turned out to be really simple and my daughter couldn't be more excited about it!

DIY Star Butterfly Boots

Create your own pair of Star Butterfly Boots to complete a Star vs. the Forces of Evil costume!

Have you ever watched Star vs. the Forces of Evil? My daughter absolutely loves it, and plans on dressing up like the main character, Star Butterfly, for Halloween this year. Before I show you the complete Star Butterfly costume, I wanted to share how to make some of the parts of the ensemble so that the costume post isn't too long. I'm so excited with how our Star Butterfly boots turned out and to share how you can make your own if you want to dress up like her, too!

DIY Yardstick Paracord Jig

Build your own Paracord Jig from a yardstick to help make paracord projects a breeze!

My daughter just got into making paracord bracelets, and was getting frustrated by trying to tie freehanded or with the clips taped to the table. I found a bunch of paracord jigs for sale online, and knew there was some way we could make one. Then I found an amazing trick for making one out of a yardstick - genius! It costs almost nothing to make, and can be completed in an afternoon. The bonus is that my daughter is SO happy using this jig for her paracord projects, and is completed in half the time!!

DIY Shrink Charms with Recycled Plastic

Make your own Plastic Shrink Charms from recyclable plastic containers!

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? These shrink charms are a great way to spend the afternoon, and costs almost nothing! Sure, you can purchase kits or special shrink paper made especially for this kind of craft, but did you know that you can recycle plastic that is probably already in your home? Why not use up that garbage instead of adding to the landfill, and make your very own shrink charms to create colorful jewelry, bags or backpacks, and keychains!