Free Online Craft Mini-Classes + My Craftsy Wish List

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Whether you are a beginner or expert crafter or somewhere in between, be sure to check out the huge selection of FREE mini-classes being offered over at Craftsy right now! In addition to these free tutorials, you can also shop for reasonably priced full-length courses on all kinds of crafts, DIY projects, gardening and food-related topics.

free craft classes

I’ve taken the Craftsy Knitting class online, and found it to be fun and really easy to follow. I did it completely on my iPad but you can use another device, computer or laptop instead if you prefer.  And once you buy a class, it’s yours to keep and retake as often as you like. Craftsy also offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so there’s nothing to lose if you don’t like a class after you signup for it!

I’m still working on my knitting, but they’ve got tons more classes I’d like to take soon! Here’s my Craftsy Wish List:

1) Drab To Fab Furniture Upcycling
2) Container Gardening
3) Jam & Marmalade
4) Jewelry Workshop
5) Family Scrapbooking

Check out all of the other great Craftsy Classes by clicking here.

Hang Plants Like Wall Art: Stylish and Pet-Friendly DIY Home Decor Idea

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Make Plant Wall Art

I just spotted this super gorgeous Living Wall Planter kit and had to share it with you. I’m in love with it because it’s not only creative, and really cool, but it’s also a great way to keep certain plants out of the reach of pets.

We don’t have a yard so I love having living plants, flowers and greenery around on the window sills and balcony, but sometimes I’ve had to pass on certain plants I’d love to grow, because they could be poisonous if Daisy got curious and started munching on them. Here’s a list of plants that are poisonous to pets that the ASPCA pet poison control center has put together.

In the past, I’ve bookmarked several DIY Vertical Wall Planter projects, including this one from Home Depot, but never found the time to get all the supplies together and make one.

These DIY planter kits come complete with a moisture mat that distributes water evenly, planter hardware  and even includes a frame to complete the look. You just mount the included bracket on a secure vertical surface, fill the tray with plants and hang—SUPER easy!

Water enters through the top chamber and spreads evenly across the moisture mat, so the plant is hydrated without getting soaked.  Full kits with everything you need are on sale here right now for $59 OFF.

If you miss the sale, or want to make a true DIY project out of it, you can buy just the planter portion of the kit for $29 and then design or re-purpose your own frame or holder.

3 Cheap and Easy DIY Pet Projects Anyone Can Do!

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I’ve been spending LOTS of time on Pinterest recently and have pinned hundreds of cool DIY projects, pet products and pictures I found inspiring! Rather than keep them all to myself, I figured I’d start sharing a few of my favorites when I get a chance. Here’s 3 cool DIY craft projects you can make for your pet, using inexpensive supplies or stuff you probably already have around the house:

DIY chalkboard paint dog food tin

DIY Dog Food Canister using Chalkboard Paint and Popcorn Tin

DIY Dog Toy

DIY Dog Toy from old t-shirts or fabric

diy dog tags

DIY Dog Tags from Shrinky Dinks Sheets

*HOT Deal* Canine Couture: 25 Projects for Designer Dogs $9 ($23 reg)!

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Canine Couture: 25 Projects: Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories for Designer Dogs

Looking for some new DIY Pet Projects for your fur kids, or a crafty gift idea? Check out the deal I just spotted on this PAW-tastic book Canine Couture: 25 Projects: Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories for Designer Dogs. Regular price is $22.95 but it’s on sale for just $9.18 (60% OFF) and is eligible for free Super Save or Amazon Prime Shipping. If you’re not already a member of Amazon Prime, you can signup for a FREE 1-Month Trial and get FREE 2-Day Shipping on just about any purchase, no matter how small!

pet projects to make for your dog

If you’ve got a fancy canine or just like making stuff, be sure to check out this book for 25 great projects you can make yourself! Divided into five sections–“Everyday Essentials,” “Whatever the Weather,” “High Days and Holidays,” “Jet-Setting Kit,” and “Bed and Bath”–the projects include tweed coats, party outfits for special occasions, cozy beds for lazy days, and even a personalized towel and flannel set for bath time. Visit Amazon.com for more info and to snag the deal price while it lasts!

DIY Pet Project: Make Your Own Fetch and Tug Dog Toy!

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Maize and Blue Dog Tug Toy, DIY Pet Toy

Here’s a fun and easy DIY Pet Toy project you can do with your kids or grandkids! I got the idea from Modern Dog Magazine and emailed Daisy’s Grandma with the link since she is always on the lookout for fun craft ideas to do with my niece (who I call “Little-A”) when they hang out together. Less than a week later, look what arrived in the mail addressed to Daisy, with the SWEETEST note from Little-A herself!

Letter to Daisy

While the original project used old t-shirts, my mom took the concept a step further and used inexpensive fleece fabric strips in Maize & Blue (University of Michigan team colors) for Daisy’s toy, and also made one for Daisy’s cousin Cody!

I think the fleece material will be more durable than t-shirts but you can use any old fabric you’d like to recycle (blankets, jeans, sweatpants, etc.) or watch for sales on holiday-themed fabrics and make some to stash away for stocking stuffers! You basically just twist or braid strips of fabric and knot it all together at the ends.

Playing Fetch and Tug with your dog can be a fun way to teach or practice skills and obedience commands including Sit, Give, Wait, Drop It and more. Check out these Tips on Teaching Your Dog Tug from the ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist for info and advice! 

Daisy Tug Toy You can view the original DIY Dog Toy instructions here. As you can see, Daisy loves hers! Thanks Grandma and “Little-A”!