Over at the blog El hada de papel there is a darling spider web hair accessory idea along with the explination on how easy it is to make one perfect for Halloween.
Old makeup makes a great craft supply
I have seen tutorials for making your own makeup but taking old makeup and making a craft supply is a new one for me! Check out how to make a craft supply from your old makeup over at the blog … Read More...
Book Review- Making an Impression: Designing & Creating Artful Stamps
If you’re like me and fall in love with an image and then want to put it on everything you own, making your own rubber stamps is a great option. The tutorials and techniques in Making an Impression: Designing & … Read More...
How to make a mummy action figure
This is so cute! If you think so and want to make one pop on over to the blog Happy Hour Projects and follow Adrianne’s tutorial on how to make a pose-able mummy action figure out of scrap fabric.
How to make a toy army man costume
I love toy soldiers or army men. I use them for all sorts of things. This costume tutorial on how to make a toy army man costume featured at the blog Wild Ink just makes me smile so! For a … Read More...
Alternacycle -grill to bike covers
Yes I am making up a new word! Athena used the phrase “use this for that” when she came up with the clever idea to use grill covers for her family’s bikes! And funny enough my barbecue grill is … Read More...
How to crochet recycled wood beads
Over at Krishna’s blog Decorating and Cooking for Christmas there is a tutorial on how to crochet beads using recycled wood beads as a base.
We used cotton thread with 1.75mm hook to crochet around beads.
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How to make a recycled mason jar floating candle votive holder
Crafting with mason jars never gets old. They are basically so pretty by themselves but to make a pretty floating votive candle holder out of one is just so pretty. Pop on over to Heidi blog Botanical Paperworks for the … Read More...
Cute crushed can art
The little paintings that Charles makes are just so darn cute! And the fact that his “canvas” is a crushed can just makes them even better! See more of his work at his website Charles Kaufman’s Crushed Can Art and … Read More...
How to upcycled jewelry displays
Over at the blog Shade Tree Jewelry there is an easy tutorial on how those old jewelry displays can be fancied up with pretty paper.
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Make a recycled sheet Freak Flag
I had the pleasure of attending Maker Faire where I met Julia of the “Fly Your Freak Flag High!” movement. I didn’t have a chance to customize and personalize mine at the show but she was more than happy … Read More...
How to make a row of pumpkins from an old sock
I simply love the expression on the last pumpkin on the right! See how to make these adorable (and angry) sock pumpkins over at Sharon’s blog Crafts ‘n Coffee. And if that Halloween pumpkin goodness wasn’t enough check out this … Read More...
How to make kitchen tool wall art
Upcycle cinder blocks with nail polish
Over at Jill’s blog Reincarnated there is a great tutorial on how to upcycle some old cinder blocks with of all things- old nail polish. Nail polish works great on beads too!
How to make a recycled memo board
How to upcycle a shower curtain with a Duct Tape skull for Halloween
If you like making BIG decorations I bet you will love working with Duct tape. Check out how easy it is to upcycle a plain shower curtain with a roll of Pucker Up Scotch Duct tape and Jet black … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box doll house
Over at Cintia’s blog My Poppet there is a darling tutorial on how to make a doll house out of a recycled shoe box.
How to make a recycled eyeglass case clutch
Got an old eyeglass case that’s in need of a redo? Check out how Agy of the blog Green Issues redid an old eyeglass case into a fab lace covered clutch.
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
Reverse applique is a great technique and using it along with a kid’s outgrown t-shirt is the perfect combo. See the great tutorial Pam of the blog Threading My Way shared on how she recycled her kid’s t-shirt into a … Read More...
How to make a recycled book organizer
Recycled books are such a great recorce for crafting. Check out how Ann of the blog Wonderstrange recycled a bunch of books into an organizer.
