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Years ago it was common to carry home fresh bread, cakes or pastries in boxes or paper held closed with decorative twine. This twine was commonly red-and-white (and sometimes blue-and-white). Many would untie it carefully and save it for future fix-it use. Some refer to baker’s twine as butcher’s twine, though the twine the butcher [...]
It’s time to clean out the bottom of that old sewing box. This year we’ve run across some great ways to repurpose those old buttons. At the top of our list? A button Christmas tree that can be used as a centerpiece or unique gift. This holiday craft is easy to make and inexpensive as [...]
The exact history of the snow globe is unclear, but it appears this popular treasure was first introduced in Paris in 1878. The following year a handful of companies produced snow globes that sold in Europe. In the early 1920s these collectibles hit the US and became immensely popular. You can make your own snow [...]
Reminisce about the days when you took milk cartons, paper towel rolls and, yes, even toilet paper rolls to school for a fun craft project. These Thanksgiving pilgrims are made from the simplest materials – cardboard tubes, construction paper, glue and crayons. What we love about this craft is that it’s great for the kids, [...]
We love the idea of upcycling old pages of sheet music or book leafs. For such a simple DIY the outcome is nothing short of artistic and adorable. And, since you choose your own designs of paper, you can opt to create one for the holidays or everyday hanging. Other needed supplies include tape, glue, [...]
It’s so simple it’s brilliant. A user at Cut Out + Keep came up with making these “Gobble Pops” out of lollipop sticks, construction paper and coffee filters. This project is for everyone. You can go totally basic (even letting the kids trace their hands for feathers), or elegant (by integrating your turkeys with linen [...]
This weekend’s project is both simple and brilliant. Best of all, it can be completed right at the kitchen table. Created as a “counting” project to help kids learn to count from 1 to 12, we think the finished pieces will look great holding up family pictures or to-do notes, too! We love the idea [...]
Who doesn’t remember making string art in art class? With retro crafts as decor making a huge comeback, it’s time to sit down and create those colorful, three-dimensional circles. And you don’t even need a kit. Chances are you have most of the supplies needed already (take a look in the garage and those junk [...]
This weekend’s project was designed for kids, but we say everyone appreciates simple crafts that require little more than cutting, gluing or simple sewing. The Better Homes and Gardens website has instructions for several simple projects, including this adorable retro owl artwork (which would look quite nicely as a card, too). Or, you can opt [...]
We were filled to the brim with retro enthusiasm when we found this magnet project by Jessica Jones at How About Orange. She painted bottle caps, added magnets, and affixed mid-century clock designs on them. Bonus? She provides a downloadable PDF file of designs you can print at home. So empty out that junk drawer, [...]
There are thousands of online images of “retro-ized” furniture made from cheap, put-together or Ikea furniture. But we think Craft Habit’s Meagan shows a stellar example and easy instructions. If you’ve been putting off visiting estate sales and antique shops because you’re on a budget, here’s a great way to turn just about anything into [...]
Curtains can add a great splash of color to any room. Retro modern patterns can help transform that blah living room into a timeless getaway. Unfortunately, quality curtains are pricey, and usually it’s hard to find the exact design we want. Enter: No-Sew curtains you can make on a Saturday afternoon. And Kirsten Nieman over [...]
From Sugar Bee Crafts comes an awesome tutorial for creating and displaying a giant picture. This project is great for showing off those retro memories – photos of your childhood, your favorite place or family reunions. With so many outlets offering canvas prints and slicks of your favorite photographs, pricing is getting competitive. Still, we [...]
If you have a handful of old mason jars – or even jelly jars (anything glass will work) – here’s an easy project that will add a great splash of color to any room. Krista at Blue Eyed Yonder explains the simple and inexpensive process. Don’t have vintage jars? Standard mason jars haven’t changed much [...]
