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Do you like to craft with recycled items? I have huge collections of glass bottles in my storage because I never know what might come to mind. And there is nothing better than free craft supplies! These glass Snapple bottles got a whole new life with a bit of yarn and decoupage and became beautiful…
The year 2017 was a great year for my husband and I as we continue to travel the country in our RV. This year, we not only experienced New England and Arizona, but had a new grandbaby! In the midst of it all, I have been busy creating many new craft tutorials and free patterns…
Do you like to craft with recycled items? I have huge collections of glass bottles in my storage because I never know what might come to mind. And there is nothing better than free craft supplies! These glass Snapple bottles got a whole new life with a bit of yarn and decoupage – Yarn Wrapped…
Do you ever get inspiration from strange places? I mean other than Pinterest? Places like the dollar store, grocery store and even Home Depot are full of great inspiration. And oddly enough, even a simple mousetrap can become a tiny work of art… So I was perusing the dollar store the other day and ran…
I love to create recycled crafts and crafts based on nature. There are very inexpensive ways to bring color and beauty into your surroundings! Here is a compilation of beautiful, colorful projects. Many take just pennies to make. Bring a bit of summer inside with some of these fun projects! DIY Wire Wrapped Tree Suncatcher …
One of the things that we looked for when we purchased our RV was that it included a washer and dryer. Since we live in it full time, I did not want to spend a ton of time at laundromats. Ah, college day memories… Anyway, we discovered pretty quickly that the RV dryer takes a lot…
I love the Muppets. Yep, I know I’m a bit old for those things, but sometimes you just need a breath of fresh air. Maybe I never truly grew up, or maybe I just need a Muppet fix now and then. Oh, and I have a thing for Beeker. So there you go. I created a…
Do you like to craft with recycled items? I have huge collections of glass bottles in my storage because I never know what might come to mind. And there is nothing better than free craft supplies! These glass Snapple bottles got a whole new life with a bit of yarn and decoupage – Yarn Wrapped…
Created from Foam Project Bricks and a old wooden calendar, this cute “brick” window message board is a perfect conversation piece for your kitchen or office decor! This fun and easy tutorial can be completed in an afternoon! These are little styrofoam bricks that at pre-painted and ready to go! Since I do not currently have any…
About a year ago, I was playing around with disposable aluminum pans and discovered that they can be embossed to create amazing works of art. I created Faux Tin Tiles, Enchanted Fish, Sleeping Mermaid, and The Winter Fairy. This week, I’m releasing a new FREE pattern of a Carousel Horse to all my Sitcom readers, along with a tutorial…
My Faux Quilted Bulletin Board is being featured in the current issue of Craft Ideas Magazine! Formerly known as Crafts ‘n Things Magazine, this fun magazine has lots of great spring features this month, including Valentines Day projects, baby nursery ideas, beading, and of course fun wall art! This project uses styrofoam and fabric scraps…
The year 2013 was a wonderful year for the Sitcom! I now have over 150 detailed craft tutorials for you, and the number increases each week. But over the past year certain ones have stood out from the rest. It seems that you love the recycled crafts and crafty ideas for kids! You can…
A few months ago, I ran across a stash of metal rake heads that just called my name. Last week, I showed you my Santa Rake Head Door Greeter, and this week, I’m presenting my Turkey Rake Door Greeter. A cute way to recycle, and a colorful addition to your front door just in time…
I was very excited to be asked by the folks at Mommy Page for an interview regarding my recycled craft projects! Mommy Page is a great resource for Moms (and Dads) with lots of information on parenthood, raising children, teaching, and yes, you guessed it- crafts! I was thrilled that they wanted to talk with…
Awesomeness! This week, Crafts ‘n Things Weekly is featuring my Magnetic Mousetrap Clips! Just in time for back to school! These fun refrigerator clips are perfect for hanging up school work, keys or important notes. And they are fun to make! I designed a fresh new look for my mousetraps especially for Crafts n Things…