I love the simplicity of this Halloween decoration. I bet it would be easy to transform some recycled frames with a bit of paint, some old book pages and a plastic spider. The little bit of string really makes the … Read More...

I think sticks and branches are in my top 10 of recycled craft materials. Wiggle eyes are there too so the fact that this Halloween spider decoration contains both makes it a winner for me! Crawl on over to … Read More...

A lot of times recycled bottle crafts don’t look high end but this one has a really has stylish look with the cool way the thick rope goes through the neck of the bottle. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...

Wow! Is this cool or what? I could see using this technique and making all sorts of shapes. Pop on over to the blog Upcycle Us for a bunch more recycled magazine designs including this rolled magazine vase that … Read More...

A little obsessed with wiggle eyes right now. They just make me smile so much. You too? And want to create a little fun time with the kiddos and make some easy finger puppets and then put on a play … Read More...

I post a lot of Christmas countdown calendars and I thought it might be fun to make one for Halloween. Check out this fun witch hat Halloween countdown calendar made out of an unexpected recycled element. Pop on over to … Read More...

I seem to see these glass ceiling fan lampshades everywhere. I am not a fan of them…pun intended….on the fixtures but I do love them transformed into glowing ghosts. Pop on over to the blog Sadie Seasongoods for the tutorial … Read More...

This is an amazing costume! It may not be what you want to dress up as for Halloween but the repurposing ideas and tutorials could be used to create all sorts of shapes and elements. Pop on over to the … Read More...

Most recycled soda bottle crafts are cute or kitchy but this mid-century modern style mobile is perfect for the hip crafter and decorator. This is a project that is featured at the blog InnovArte Educacion Infantil Espanol among all sorts … Read More...

I have been working with crystals in my art projects and I spotted these and thought they were real…turns out they are made with the most unexpected material I could imagine. Pop on over to the Instructables blog for the … Read More...

Are you the type of person who sees the beauty in junk? I am. And when you gather up a bunch of it in a semi formal way like stringing it on a cord it transforms into a modern art … Read More...

Could this little paper book worm be any cuter? Especially because it is made in a rainbow of colors and those little curled antennae! If you like wrap your gifts with fun and personal easy touches pop on over to … Read More...

Do you want to make a little village to decorate for the holidays? Jump in your craft car and cruise on over to the blog Bernudarzniece for a great collection of ways to make tons of little houses like this … Read More...

I’m kinda loving the simplicity of this crayon holder project and the joy of knowing that you get to stab the top part with a sharp point over and over. Pop on over to the blog The Classroom Creative to … Read More...

I kind of want to call this a doll apartment rather than a doll house. The original design features Logo decor but the repurposed shelf doll house/apartment could be furnished with any of your favorite miniatures. Pop on over to … Read More...

I never really read about how 3d images work when you wear the special 3d glasses but over at the blog De Tout et de Rien there is a great explanation of how it works. Now that you know how … Read More...

This idea falls under the category of fun to make as much as fun to use. Try creating a bag of Doritos out of paper and cut up triangles to make the Doritos. Then use them for a matching … Read More...

I spotted this photo and thought it was a cool recycled book page project but it is actually a 3d book report. I remember sometimes in school we could make a miniature scene instead of a report (I always did … Read More...

If you can believe it I have a stash of baby doll parts. I have made vases out of the heads and pulled apart the limbs and have them on display in a large glass vase. This idea for popping … Read More...

I love the look of tin camping cups but in this age of microwaves I rarely use metal. These idea for transforming tin cups into a storage organizing display is a fabulous use for the pretty metal cups. Pop on … Read More...