Indoor Climbing Wall Idea

Thought I'd pass along this great idea for a kids playroom.   Found at Kajja.   Made of v shaped wood pieces.   Sand, paint and securely fastened with screws to the wall.   In new home construction it would be ideal to re-enforce the wall before installation.   Little boys especially, would love playing on this.   Read more at Kajja.   

(If you open this site in Google Chrome you will be able to translate it into english).

Handmade Rag Rug Tutorial

Years ago I found an eight foot circular, handmade Rag Rug for sale at a craft store.   It was beautiful, unfortunately, it was also sold.   Since then I have often thought it would be fun to try and make my own.   Today I finally found a free tutorial.   It looks easy and fun to do.   Luckily, I still have my collection of scrap fabric.  I'll be giving this a try.   Visit Sugar Bee for the free Video Tutorial.

Batik Table Runner Made Without Wax

A Beautiful Table runner is made by Prairie Mother

Using an old seed corn sack, stencils, glue and acrylic paint

She made a beautiful piece of artwork to enjoy this Thanksgiving holiday! 

Visit her site for a fun and easy tutorial here

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Cool stuff to make from around the web.

Mid Century Clock Magnets

Download the PDF pattern,  Cut the clocks out and use Mod Podge to attach them to bottle caps.  

Add a magnet on the back and they're all ready to post on the refrigerator or chalk board. 

Don't you love the look?

Here's the download

http://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/downloads/clocks.pdf

And here's the tutorial link: 

http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-mid-century-clock-magnets.html

Mini Gingerbread House to perches on the rim of your mug.

I love these little houses!   

Don't you think they would be great neighborhood christmas gifts? 

http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2009/12/18/a-gingerbread-house-that-perches-on-the-rim-of-your-mug/

Corn Husk Candle Holder

Just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday, here's a candleholder that 

would make a great table centerpiece. 

Simple to make - even more beautiful when lit.  

Here's the link

http://iamvickie.blogspot.com/2008/10/corn-husk-candle-holders.html

Leaf Stamping

Beautiful!   I love this idea. 

Great for Thanksgiving Decorations and homemade cards. 

A fun activity to do with children.

Visit Build Make Craft Bake for the complete tutorial

http://buildmakecraftbake.com/2009/04/how-to-hammered-flower-and-leaf-prints.html

Felted Pumpkin Video Tutorial

Visit Painted Threads 

for an easy to follow video tutorial

http://paintedthreadsprojects.blogspot.com/2010/10/making-felted-pumpkins-tutorial.html

DIY Paper Wreath

The Red Thread will teach you how to make 

a beautiful wreath out of gift wrap and staples. 

Visit The Red Thread here:

http://theredthreadblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/paper-christmas-wreath-tutorial.html

and some additional wreath ideas

Festive Fall Wreath

Living with Lindsay

has this beautiful idea for a fall wreath. 

Easy to make.   And I love the Monogram. 

Here is the how to:

http://livingwithlindsay.com/2009/09/easing-into-fall-decorating.html

Corn Husk Dolls

Long ago, Native American Indians made corn husk dolls for their children.

My sister and I experimented many times, trying to come up with the perfect pattern. 

Acorn Pies has captured the art.  

With this helpful tutorial,  now we can make these beautifully handcrafted

dolls for our little ones. 

http://acornpies.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-make-cornhusk-doll.html