Your leaky garden hose need not be destined for the scrap heap. You could consider repurposing it as a mat – and Mark Kintzel Design will show you how. He’s got a quick and easy tutorial for you at his site. A unique Christmas gift for the garden nut in your life!

I’ll admit it – I’m a fungi freak and I’m going to need a bunch of these for my garden. What a simple and clever idea! Old logs, bowls, some paint and a drill to screw it all together and you’ve got one of the best bits or garden art I’ve come across. Check it … Read more

What fun! Use your rolling pin for something other than chasing your other half about like ladies in vintage comic strips. With some craft foam, spray adhesive and a few other materials, you’ll be on your way to making good use of your rolling pin. The possibilities here are endless. You could even try fabric … Read more

These are cute. Cute enough to render a “awww” even from my cold nugget of a heart. And it’s a simple printable that you can download and customize. This is a great project to do with kids – anything that encourages a love of reading is a good thing. The bookmarks are editable when you open … Read more

I am melting at my computer from the cute. I can’t take it. These crates turned into pet beds are fantastic. Love them. But JUST LOOK AT THAT CUTE LITTLE MUNCHKIN!  OH I can’t cope. I love him. I’ve got the diabeetus from the sweetness. See these great crate beds and more at Etsy seller Sammy’s Backyard … Read more

Litter boxes – the least pleasant part about owning a cat. Well, that and the 2 a.m. kitty-rodeo-wake-up-call. There’s not much I can do to help with that  but I have come across a litter box that helps deal with three crucial issues: ventilation, litter crumbs from paws and possible canine invasion. This cleverly designed litter box resides in a large … Read more

Handy for picnics, yes but this is also great for…well anytime! Off to a party? Bring the host a liquid gift and the carrier as well. It’s a very simple project – you’ll just need a bit of glue and fabric. Get the details here.

Let’s be clear from the start – I think this will  only work well if you are using very heavy shoe boxes, and rather light objects. Or forget the shoebox and use a wooden box that you perhaps got a Christmas Peppermint Foot Scrub Kit in last year and haven’t been able to throw out because it’s made of … Read more

I’m a little mad for the chevron, and this may be just the project I have been looking for: block printing your own fabric. Jacinda and Jamie over at Prudent Baby take you through the steps for this, and it looks very do-able. Expect that I will be off to the local art supply shop to acquire … Read more

When the snow leaves and things begin to sprout and grow  I tend to get a bit giddy. Learning how to channel this giddiness is a pretty necessary task, so I’m always looking for nature-based projects like this to keep me busy. I love this method for creating natural prints of the plants and leaves … Read more