Arts and Crafts Ideas

A beautiful bird perched above a cascading array of robin’s egg blue pinecones makes a beautiful, inexpensive and easy rustic DIY wall art idea. Check out the detailed step-by-step tutorial.

Looking for some cheap DIY organization ideas for the home? Upcycling your empty tissue boxes into beautiful decorative storage boxes is pretty easy using these simple steps. You won’t believe the transformation!

Make your own round pillow form by upcycling an old flattened standard pillow. Great way to repurpose and create something new like a decorative throw pillow. Click through for the step-by-step tutorial including video!

Create your own cozy, lightweight spring shrug with this FREE knit pattern using 100% wool from Topsy Farms.

An old dresser found at a farmhouse yardsale gets a new life as a functional coastal-inspired home decor piece with beautiful paint and vintage hardware.

Rocks and fossils collected on the beach are simply transformed into functional, rustic and beautiful magnets for the fridge.

Dress up your table setting by creating your own beautiful coastal inspired linen napkins and nautical-cable napkin rings.

Stop by the Lemon Thistle Blog where we’re sharing how we upcycled an outdated photo frame from “ick” to “rustic”.

From sustainability to excellent temperature and moisture regulation, natural wool has a number of wonderful benefits. 

A beautiful and rustic upcycled farmhouse window frame finds a new purpose as a hanger for scarves.

Heart-shaped treasures found on the beach inspired this nautical décor piece: a DIY rocks and sea glass mobile for the wall.

Do you have a loved one who loves the short film “Lava”? Give them this fun “I Lava You” Valentines Day card. Just print the free download, fold, sign and give!

Bring a bit of the beach home with a beautiful driftwood mirror. Learn how to make your own or explore our favorite sources to buy one from!

Who doesn’t love plants in small glass jars? This simple mason jar planter idea is an adorable way to add a little green in your home, even in small spaces.

How to make an awesome owl birthday party pinata from a cereal box. These DIY pinatas are great for a boy’s or girl’s birthday party, baby shower, graduation party or any woodland-themed event.

Make a cheery and whimsical square wreath with branches of holly and miniature pinecones. Switch up the pinecones for some bright flowers for a bright spring look.

A spontaneous stop at a rural yard sale yielded this beautiful old farmhouse window that just begged to be taken home and repurposed.

Scavenge the great outdoors for materials to make this stunning winter wreath!

Make these quick and easy holiday candy throw pillows. And yes, no-sewing involved!

A piece of driftwood is transformed into a folksy and bright bird to embellish a wreath and other holiday decor.

A fun Halloween garland to make with the kids using a paper egg carton, paint and googly eyes!

Make a whimsical, quick and easy autumn tablescape or centerpiece using winter hats and gloves.

This easy cowl knitting pattern creates both a neck warmer and headband in one! Perfect for the cooler fall days or as gifts for the holidays.

Have a collection of used and broken crayon stubs and pieces? Use them up with these reative and colourful broken crayon crafts and ideas.

Create a rustic driftwood and lavender window wreath for your front door following these simple steps.

To make this easy and fresh accessory, you just need a little bit of leftover yarn and a touch of time.

Trash found along the curbside is transformed into a quirky garden treasure.

Here are five of our favourite and most inspiring projects using plastic spoons and forks. For some, you won’t even believe that’s what they’re made from!

Did you know you can pick and dry your own Linden tea flowers and leaves from trees you’re likely to find in your neighbourhood?

Stunning centerpieces don’t have to break the bank. Try this DIY stone inscribed fresh flower centerpiece for your next special event.

The Minions movie is here!We’ve been seeing lots of great Minion-inspired projects out there and wanted to share our favourite five.

Transform an old, unused cooler into a unique and functional vegetable planter. 

If you have school-aged kids then you most likely have heard of Shopkins. If you’re wondering how to play with Shopkins, consider these five fun math games.

When you think of animals from Canada, along with the moose, Canada goose and polar bear, the beaver comes quickly to mind. In celebration of Canada Day we have designed a baby beaver crochet applique. Pop by the blog for the free pattern.

Sometimes we have perfectly useful accessories that just need to be refreshed. In this post we restyle a set of outdated plastic bangles with colorful t-shirt yarn.

We were fortunate to be able to spend this past weekend at the cottage. As we roamed around the property, we were reminded of where our creative and crafty side comes from: our parents!

Create a beautiful keepsake farmhouse inspired throw pillow using your child’s old baby clothes. This floral upcycled clothing idea also makes a thought DIY gift idea for mom or grandma.

Get that clutter under control with this free rectangular crochet basket pattern. A great way to upcycled old t-shirts and get organized at the same time!

Make these adorable angelic fridge magnets with baking soda and cornstarch clay and your favourite cookie cutter. But be careful: the magnets will outshine any artwork that they are meant to hold in place!

Repurposing old t-shirts for craft projects is a great way to keep them out of the landfill. There are so many possible uses for t-shirt yarn and in this post we show you how you can make your own yarn, using the entire shirt.