If you like the industrial style I bet these tiny Christmas trees made from nuts, bolts and washers are perfect for your holiday decor. I’m now wondering if I could make these from random things from my stash of leftovers … Read More...
How to sew a fabric maze
I have never seen a fabric maze before but I have lost items that have fallen through a hole in a pocket and then floated around in the lining of a jacket. That’s kind of how this works. Pop on … Read More...
Tiny industrial style recycled element makes a fun sewing room detail
Metal bobbins with little holes are so cool! I wear one on a necklace but this idea for making little knobs with sewing machine bobbins is positively darling. I bet all sorts of sewing room furniture would be enhanced with … Read More...
So expressive lollipop display or sculpture
I am working on some sculptures that happen to include lollipops so when I spotted this cool sculpture I just had to share. I have seen fun topiary projects made using lollipops but not a “hair” head with such a … Read More...
Toilet Paper tubes are transformed into pretty pointy stars
These toilet paper tube stars are covered in colored paper but I bet they would look cool painted too. Pop on over to the blog Recycle Art for the tutorial on how to make dimensional stars out of recycled tp … Read More...
Fun idea for putting photo faces on mixed-media paper bodies
Step one take pictures of your pets or loved ones making silly faces. Step two make fun and creative paper bodies out of scraps of recycled papers and leftovers for other projects. To see more about how to make photo … Read More...
Great way to display vintage hankies
If you happen to collect vintage hankies but stay away from ones with damage, now you don’t have to. Grab some embroidery hoops of various sizes and pop on over to the blog My Thrift Store Addiction to see more … Read More...
Colorful collection of ways to store and display your yarn stash
While this collection of storage ideas is for yarn but I bet you could use them for all sorts of collections of things. I love this idea for using a simple “L” bracket on a peg board to hang loops … Read More...
Two ways to make recycled button scarf rings
I was recently gifted a fabulous print scarf that I really want to wear, problem is I am not really a scarf person. I started hunting around for ideas on transforming it into a shirt, tank or dress and came … Read More...
Rainbow rocks rock
I like to stack rocks (also known as cairns) and kids like to stack things when they are in an early learning phase. Either way this idea for painting a stack of rocks in a rainbow series is a pretty … Read More...
Flamingos make a great theme for summer time party decor and fun
I bet if you looked around your neighborhood you can find at least one house that has a plastic pink flamingo on the lawn…at least here in SoCal that’s the case. Well if you are looking for a fun summertime … Read More...
How to play Nerf poker
This looks like such a fun spin on poker. I bet this would be such an unexpected party game. Pop on over to the blog Imgur to read the tutorial on how to make a Nerf poker game. I bet … Read More...
Fun and creative tree stump project and more!
I bet most of us wouldn’t think of a tree stump as a place to paint but boy is it pretty when they are. Not only are these pretty to look at I can totally picture kids playing on them. … Read More...
How to make easy rainbow wind chimes from nature
Looking for a fun project that involves going outside and gathering up some sticks. Sounds like doing a little yard work with a side of fun and colorful reward after. What a great project to create during Pride month. Pop … Read More...
Quite possibly the easiest (and cleverest) recycled lamp project yet!
Yes! You are seeing correctly. This is an ordinary desk lamp simply flipped upside down and voila! It is the perfect place to pop a plant into. Pop on over to the blog Songbird to see another whole bunch of … Read More...
Super creative collection of pretty and practical recycled chicken wire crafts
Chicken wire is a fun material to work with. It can be cut and bent into all sorts of shapes. It is easy to attach things to as well. Such is the case with this pretty and useful lace and … Read More...
Fun idea for making a “Flintstones” couch and TV with rocks
OK, now really isn’t this just the best? How cool would this look in a miniature space either indoors or say out in a fairy garden. I now have to put on my beach rock hunting list long, thin and … Read More...
How to make wiggle eye and pine cone adorable carrot decorations
You rarely see a pine cone craft with pine cones that haven’t opened yet but this one does. It features unopened pine cones, a bit of paint and wiggle eyes (practically the best craft supply ever)! Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a fun and easy #1 Dad trophy with recycled cups
This adorable project can be added to in so many ways. I bet it would make a great way to give a small gift or gift card in the top? Or roll up a classic tie? Or simply as is. … Read More...
How to make a recycled scarf top
I recently was given a beautiful scarf but I don’t really wear scarves. Well, what’s a recycled crafter to do? Alter it to make something I would wear like this cute top. Pop on over to the blog Trash to … Read More...