Category: Around the house

Mini Birdhouse

Take a bottle cap and punch holes into it. Cut the vertical wires first and gather them at top as in photo. Form into birdhouse shape, then add more wires around horizontally. Spray black or another color to match your decor. Cute little decoration!

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Burlap and Lace Bunny

No sew craft for Easter or Spring – would also be a cute as a monogram for a little girl’s room!

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10 x 10 inch burlap canvas
white lace
Heat ‘n Bond Ultrahold
parchment paper
1/4 inch wide ribbon
hot glue gun and gluesitcks

Click HERE for the instructions and pattern

Fill Sidewalk Cracks With Mosaics

Got a few ‘angry’ cracks in your driveway or sidewalk? Fill them with mortar and pieces of tile. Grout to match the substrate. Looks beautiful!

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Upcycle an Old Picture to a Chalkboard

So many ugly old pieces of ‘art’ out there – make them useful!

Click HERE for the steps

Stuffed Animal Chair

This is the perfect solution to the stuffed animal zoo at your house. Zip them away for a comfy chair, and pull them out when the kids want to play – genius!

Fabric: variety to match your decor
Zipper: 25″ for large size, 20″ for small size

Click HERE for the instructions and pattern information