Want some ideas for St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Adults? You’ve come to the right place! You can easily make our cute Irish Gnome decor and a few more projects that go with it to bring yourself some luck of the Irish! Continue reading


Easy Felt Appliqué – Mondrian Heart Stool Cover
Looking for a unique Valentine’s idea? Today we have an easy felt appliqué DIY. I love exploring different ways to use stencils with felt and this proves that you don’t have to just use paint as your stencil medium. This is such a cute idea for Valentines day – but it would work any time of year because off the Mondrian theme!
The best thing? This totally transforms a stool without doing a thing to the stool itself!

Office Chair Wheel Replacement
Have you ever wondered if you can do your own office chair wheel replacement? Well, if you have a modern chair, it’s as easy as exchanging for new wheels. But what if you have a vintage office chair and there’s no ‘standard’ replacement? We have the solution! Continue reading

Geometric Wall Art
Make this geometric wall art to see your home decor through the cold months ahead – Fall, Winter even through Christmas!
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46 Insanely Amazing Upcycled Planters You’ll Want to Make
Want to shake up your upcycled planters game? Look no further for inspiration than these 46 insanely amazing weird and wacky planters! Continue reading

Trash to Treasure – Upcycling Favourites of 2023
As we bid farewell to another year, let’s take a journey to reflect back on our favourite trash to treasure upcycles! This year stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of creativity, woven together by our collective dedication to sustainable living. Continue reading

33 Christmas Craft Ideas for Adults
As the festive Christmas countdown quickly approaches, immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with these Christmas craft ideas for adults. Continue reading

Alternative Gift Giving – the Gift of Sustainability
Embrace the spirit of generosity and explore the world of purposeful giving today. This holiday season, while everyone is hustling and bustling to get through their gift list, we’re relaxing at home because of alternative gift giving!

How to Cut Tin Cans – Our New DIY Tool!
We’ve cut a lot of cans for can art upcycle projects and have finally developed the best way of how to cut tin cans! If you love to craft with cans, you’ll want to build our innovative tool for yourself too! Continue reading

Free Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
Use this free crochet Christmas tree pattern to create a banner or tree ornaments. Leave them plain or raid your craft stash to joush them up! Continue reading

Ceramic Tile Mosaic
Upcycle scraps of your tile floor into ceramic tile mosaic home decor! It’s an easy DIY.
When I renovated my first house, a little post-war bungalow, I installed a light green tile floor in the bathroom. Continue reading

How to Make a Scrap Robot
Clean out those junk drawers to make a whimsical scrap robot! We all have junk, right?
This summer a sudden life threatening illness kicked me to the sidelines and I had to put creating on hold for what seems like an eternity. I was able to get out of my funk and get creative again when Hubs’ challenged me to contribute to a new maker space in conjunction with a new exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre. It was all about inspiring children so how could I not? :). You can read more about that at the end. Continue reading

Dr. Seuss and Mutual Weirdness – A Love Story
It’s been a while since I penned my first random ramblings (see New Year Goals) so it’s about time for a story about Dr. Seuss and Mutual Weirdness! Continue reading

Painted End Table
Elevate your space by upcycling a sewing table into a chic painted end table. Continue reading

DIY Bookends – Sewing Machine Bookends
These DIY bookends couldn’t be more unique and the heavy cast iron is perfect for holding your book collection in place! The unique twist is that these bookends are actually made from a sewing machine supported by books! Continue reading

Homemade Gift for Dad
With a little creativity and some upcycled materials, you can make a homemade gift for dad that he’ll treasure forever. Whether you’re giving it to your own father or helping your kids create a special surprise for their dad, this unique envelope is sure to make this Father’s Day one to remember.
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How to Change Serger Thread: the Easiest Way to do it!
Are you tired of re-threading your serger every time you want to change thread colors? Learn this simple trick that will save you time and hassle. Follow our easy steps and never worry about re-threading again! Continue reading

Cement Planter DIY – Baseball Planter
Today we’re making a cement planter DIY that utilizes a plastic baseball straight from the dollar store!
We were inspired to upcycle this kid’s baseball mitt found at Value Village. And with baseball season stretching from March to October, this indoor cement planter is timely! It makes a great gift idea for any season or occasion. Continue reading
