By Joanna Campbell Slan From the press packet … [Read more...] about Excerpt from Kicked to the Curb (Book #2 in the Cara Mia Delgatto Mystery Series)
trash to treasure
Love, Crafts, and the Fine Art of Dumpster Diving
Two days ago, I noticed a big red Dumpster behind our apartment complex. It looked to be empty. That's interesting, I thought. Yesterday evening, my husband and I were walking Jax when I noticed the Dumpster had been filled to the brim. Looks to me like the apartment management evicted someone, sending their furniture packing as well. A red sofa extended above pieces of wood, paper, and articles you'd have to examine closely to identify. That … [Read more...] about Love, Crafts, and the Fine Art of Dumpster Diving
How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder — Miniature Tutorial (1:12 scale)
I love using things that would normally hit the trash can. This project reminds me to look at familiar objects with fresh insight. For years I've tossed away the lids to the McDonald's beverages. I was amazed when I looked carefully and noticed the raised icons. I can't wait to see what I can do next with the other emblems! SUPPLIES: Red nail polish or acrylic paint Yellow nail polish or acrylic paint Red paper Length of green floral wire … [Read more...] about How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder — Miniature Tutorial (1:12 scale)
How to Make Miniature Mosiacs–Or How to Have Your Egg and Eat It, Too
There are tons of ways to make miniature tiles, usually involving Fimo or paper coated with a thick glossy agent, but I think I've stumbled on a method that's easier and more fun...as long as you're okay with tiles in random shapes. Best of all, it's a way to recycle and upcycle common items. Behold! (Ha, ha.) A protein snack that recycles into a table with mosaic inlays or a birdbath. SUPPLIES for the MOSAICS: A hard-boiled egg. (an old … [Read more...] about How to Make Miniature Mosiacs–Or How to Have Your Egg and Eat It, Too
