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Discover how to create attractive DIY-style pipe shelving with black iron pipe and wood. This affordable industrial bookcase costs roughly $475 and can be tailored to your needs. Updated June 2026 If you’ve looked at the prices for industrial pipe shelving recently, you already realize it doesn’t come cheap. One bookcase may cost several hundred … Read more
We are huge admirers of Granny Squares here at Red Ted Art HQ, since Granny Squares were how we first learned to crochet. From the simple Granny Square, you can naturally create lots of wonderful Granny Square Bags, along with plenty of other enjoyable Granny Square Projects, from Christmas stockings to slippers! Once you have … Read more
There is something wonderfully enchanting about magic in our home, and we are equally fond of Paper Toys. Red Ted (who was 7 at the time) had reached the perfect age to try out Magic Tricks and proudly demonstrate his magician talents to the family. Naturally, magic becomes even MORE EXCITING when you can create … Read more
Today, we visited Fuller Gardens in No. Hampton, NH, to admire all the roses at their peak. Fuller Gardens is a botanical garden situated along the seacoast. Since 2022, I’ve made my way to Fuller Gardens each summer, and here’s something that may sound overstated but truly isn’t: every visit is more stunning than the … Read more
Join us today to create some bright and wonderfully simple paper bugs that children will have a blast making! This delightful and speedy craft comes from the brand-new Easy Peasy Paper Projects book by, naturally, Easy Peasy and Fun! After all, who can resist fast, vibrant paper crafts for kids? Discover more about the new … Read more
Your month-by-month handbook for the New England garden If May is the most hectic month in a New England garden, June is when the rewards finally begin to appear. Everything you planted, from the seedlings raised beneath grow lights to the flowers I winter-sowed and the seeds I planted directly, is growing. Truly growing! Late … Read more
Today’s Paper Bookmark project is an idea that has been developing for weeks, perhaps even months – Harry Potter Bookmarks – inspired by paper-folded chevron bookmarks, we pair the colours of the Hogwarts houses with their emblems for Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin and Griffindor! This adds to our Harry Potter Craft Ideas collection, which includes more … Read more
We have a few fans from trips overseas that Pip Squeak LOVES and constantly enjoys playing with. That inspired me to try creating our own DIY Paper Fans. Paper Fans are simple and affordable to make, and they can be designed in any colours or patterns. You can even use plain paper and embellish it … Read more
At Red Ted Art, we are always excited to experiment with fresh ideas. Expanding your creative abilities is a wonderful way to challenge and develop your imagination. One craft we have only explored a little over the years is cross stitch! Cross stitch is a wonderfully peaceful and mindful pastime that allows you to create … Read more
A warm welcome to the imaginative Colourful Minds, joining us today with a delightful little book and craft project you can enjoy throughout the year!! If you adore the Would You Like a Banana? Storybook or want to try some cheerful tutti-fruit and/ or banana crafts.. get started! Both preschoolers AND older kids will have … Read more