How simple is this beautiful idea for transforming a child’s toy piano into a night stand? This and lots more creative ideas for transforming recycled toys into fun useful and decorative projects can be found over at the blog Architecture … Read More...
How to make an adorable Chewbacca container
Now this adorable Chewbacca container features pencils but I’m wondering what it might look like with a silly plant like a succulent or spider plant coming out of the top? Well, whatever you want to put in it this Chewbacca … Read More...
How to make an adorable recycled clothes pin airplane perfect for a Valentine
I love the look of this little plane made with a clothes pin and ice cream sticks in natural wood but it also is a great project to paint in all sorts of colors. It also makes a great decoration … Read More...
How to make a cute little recycled material Merry Go Round
I don’t think I have ever seen a DIY Merry Go Round in all my years of crafting. I can see adding all sorts of cute animals, monsters, creatures and more to the strings. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Recycled box string art heart for Valentine’s Day
When I first spotted this project I thought it was a stitching project made by poking holes in a cardboard box. If you aren’t up for nailing into a wooden box I bet you could do it with poking holes … Read More...
Fun idea to make a super stylish vase cozy for a recycled water bottle
There are no shortage of plastic water bottles so any idea to repurpose them into great upcycled designs is worth a try. This gray felt modern cozy shape of a modern vase over a plastic bottle is so clever. … Read More...
Dramatic and fun collection of doily decor and crafts
Isn’t this idea for creating a dramatic black and white collage of framed doilies unexpectedly modern and fresh? If you too love doilies and want to use them to decorate or make new fresh designs pop on over to the … Read More...
Just a little recycled humor for a giggle today…well maybe you will make it?
Well, isn’t that just a stroke of genius! I have to admit, I’ve had more than my fair share of frustrating moments with suction cup phone holders. They never seem to stick properly and they always fall off at the … Read More...
How to make a thumbprint heart clay necklace perfect for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day
Personal gifts are best. This one is quite literally as unique as it gets as our finger prints are one of kind. I like the idea of 2 people creating the hearts so each has a print of the other … Read More...
How to make adorable mini gumball machines
Do you have leftover clear ball fillable ornaments leftover from Christmas? Well, don’t pack them away just yet. When not use them to make these adorable mini gumball machines for Valentines Day? Roll over to the blog Saving Dollars and … Read More...
Nail polish is great for painting things other than your finger nails
Nail polish comes in some of the most amazing colors, they should not just be used for fingernails. They should be used for so many painting and embellishing projects. This tutorial on how to marble paint a simple vase with … Read More...
Upcycle all those shipping boxes into a Valentine craft sculpture art
Boxes, boxes, boxes!! Are you overrun with boxes? I am. Even in normal times I save probably too many boxes. So this I “heart” Valentine recycled craft is perfect for all the days to lead up to Valentine’s Day. Make … Read More...
Great way to recycled drink carriers into safe storage for your precious ornaments
These things can stack up like you can’t imagine. Well, now here’s a way to use that great feature in a new way that keeps them out of the landfill. Pop on over to the blog Sew Many Ways… to … Read More...
Fun idea to make recycled toys and beads candlesticks or…
Awhile back I posted a project where they made totem poles out of all sorts of objects, well here is a similar style project only this one is a candle stick. I save and collect all sorts of knickknacks and … Read More...
How to make a no-sew owl from recycled denim jeans
Are you getting ready to think about your craft goals for next year? I am. I have lists and sketches for next year growing. Cute projects like these owls are going on the list. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Fall leaves make adorable squirrel tails for collage art
As I sit here watching my squirrel “kids” eat nuts we put out after the rain I want to make squirrel art. There are lots of leaves down after the rain as well so it is perfect timing to make … Read More...
Lots of fun recycled noisemaker ideas for New Year’s Eve
I’m not usually a fan of things that make noise but New Year’s Eve is an exception. “Pop” on over to the blog Craft Ideas For Kids for a fun collection of all sorts of recycled elements turned into noisemakers … Read More...
How to make a recycled jar lid Christmas tree
There are so many possibilities with this festive recycled jar lid Christmas tree. I bet it would be fun to make a game out of it by tossing ping pong balls and putting numbers in each lid? Pop on on … Read More...
How to make adorable donut ornaments with sprinkles of a surprise material
I think donuts are both delicious and cute so that makes them the perfect thing to craft. When I first spotted these donuts I thought the sprinkles were actual sprinkles but no! They are made of something else. Pop on … Read More...
Recycled paint brushes make a great Christmas wreath and more fun!
If you are an artist I bet you can’t throw out your old brushes. This idea for creating a Christmas wreath with them is just perfect. Best yet they can still be used after the holiday is over. Pop on … Read More...