I am always on the look out for ways to use the pretty colored pages in magazines. These butterflies are probably one of the best recycled magazine page crafts I have seen. Fly on over to the blog Sum of … Read More...
How to make adorable animal containers from recycled milk cartons
With back to school season in full swing thoughts may turn to creative storage for art, craft, office and school supplies. These adorable animal face containers are perfect for all sorts of pens, markers, scissors, brushes and pencils. Pop on … Read More...
10 ways to use glycerine in a craft and art making
A lot of times old art supplies like watercolors, ink and other paints can get a new life with glycerin. Over at Einat Kessler’s blog there is a great list of ways to use glycerin to rejuvenate all sorts of … Read More...
Fun idea to make a cute squirrel out of real leaves
I consider one of the wild squirrels that live in my tree an actual pet. He follows me around and he knows if he sees me he gets nuts. He will eat them right out of my hand. I just … Read More...
Wine corks give the gift of wine and then pretty Christmas trees
I make a new Christmas tree every year and I think this is going to be this year’s creation. I found this recycled cork Christmas tree among a forest of all sorts of cork Christmas trees. Some are little and … Read More...
How to melt cups
At first I had no idea what these cool discs were made of but they are simple plastic cups. I bet they could look really modern in the right decor. Pop on over to the blog Day to Day Dreams … Read More...
How to make edible water beads
Well, they are calling them beads but they are really little balls that are made from food. They are meant for kids to play with as a sensory item but I am going to think about other ways to use … Read More...
Use a tent to make an easy shaded sandbox and lots more helpful ideas
I loved playing in a sandbox as a kid. I had hours of pretend time in a sandbox my dad built. I think it was mostly baking which is ironic as that’s about all I can do in the food … Read More...
What do you paint on?
I have a few funky decoupaged and painted saw blades but this classic portrait is a great example of how an ordinary surface can be elevated in a kind of ironic way. Pop on over to the blog Less Talk … Read More...
Recycled bicycle wheel wreath and 29 more summer wreath ideas
Bicycle wheels hold so many recycling opportunities. As a round structure with all the wire spokes you can embellish in so many ways. This one is embellished with pretty flowers around part of it so the wheel still shows. Looking … Read More...
Recycled sock Barbie dress
I bet everyone has a random sock or 2 or…..a lot? This idea for transforming that single sock into a stylish dress for a doll is brilliant! All size socks can be used for all different size dolls. Pop on … Read More...
How to use a branch for weaving
Using yarn in unconventional ways to make decorations and art is one of my favorite things to look for as I have quite the yarn stash. This idea for weaving on a branch is sooooo cool. The shape of the … Read More...
Easy art transfer used to make a countdown calendar
Countdown calendars can be used for all sorts of countdowns in addition to Advent. The tutorial on how to make this countdown calendar includes a great way to transfer printout numbers (and really anything onto a surface like this wood. … Read More...
How to paint lovely minimalist flowers
This wonderful watercolor flower painting tutorial is featured on Easter eggs but I bet it would work on regular paper or other surfaces. Roll on over to the blog Dream A Little Bigger for the step by step tutorial on … Read More...
How to make recycled cardboard penguins
I am in the mood to craft all sorts of winter things…since it is is around 100 degrees practically everywhere… maybe others will want to stay in the AC and craft up some cute penguins with their shipping boxes. Waddle … Read More...
How to make pompom ice cream cones
This pompom ice cream cone garland is beyond cute. While it is a great summertime decoration I bet it could be used for other celebrations or gift toppers. Pop on over to the blog Lia Griffith for the step by … Read More...
Clean way to play with paint
When I spotted this bag of paint I was wondering if you let the paint dry you could then peal off the plastic and you would have a colorful sheet of dry paint to maybe die cut or use in … Read More...
Make an adorable snail with a recycled marble and more!
Do you have a stash of pretty marbles? I have a few and this adorable snail looks like the perfect project to feature them. I found this recycled marble snail over at The Very Best Top 10 along with 9 … Read More...
How to make a stick Christmas tree
Christmas in July-yah I said it. Nothing makes me think about Christmas more than 100 degree temperatures. Time to start keeping my eyes open on my walks for branches to make these darling stick Christmas trees featured at Bloglovin’. If … Read More...
I “heart” recycled keyboard projects
If you like to spell messages out in your decor this idea for making a heart with the word love in it made out of recycled computer keys could be just the project for a hot summer day. The recycled … Read More...
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