I have a lot of eyeball decorations I put out for Halloween. In the last year I have been painting a lot of rocks so this tutorial is perfect for this years’ Halloween decorating project. “Eye roll” on over to … Read More...
How to make glowing specimen jars for Halloween
These cool glowing specimen jars start with recycled jars and use something I didn’t know existed- waterproof battery operated lights! I bet they could be used for all sorts of decorations and centerpieces. Pop on over to the blog Little … Read More...
How to stamp ghosts with marshmallows
I think we’ve all stamped with carved potatoes or apples but have you stamped images and made art with marshmallows? I haven’t. I think it’s fun that the marshmallow is white and looks like a ghost. After you are done … Read More...
How to make a pretty scrap fabric pumpkin
What I like about this project is how random and unexpected the colors and types of fabric the designer chose to use. I tend to go much more color coordinated with my projects so this one will be my new … Read More...
Fun way to make Christmas trees with yarn scraps
If you have yarn then you probably have a stash of scraps and ends. Am I right? And that means you probably have a rainbow of colors. Want to make a fun little Christmas decoration with your stash? These Christmas … Read More...
AN easy way to paint pumpkins like Nightmare before Christmas
One of the fun things about these pumpkins is that they are two parters. The top pumpkin is the head and the bottom one is the body. The bottoms are still cool enough to be on their own though. Pop … Read More...
Adorable recycled monsters filled with candy for Halloween
I don’t have much storage so I don’t tend to keep big plastic pumpkins so this project for transforming gallon milk jugs into cute monsters that can hold treats or would be cool to make a miniature scene in could … Read More...
How to make recycled stick and acorn cap mushrooms for fairy gardens and more!
It is technically fall now, even thought it’s sweltering hot here. That doesn’t mean the acorns are not plentiful and falling all over. Perfect time to gather them up and start making some mini mushrooms with the caps and some … Read More...
How to make a recycled popsicle stick puzzle
Creating unique toys and games can be as fun as playing them. Sometimes I think the making is more fun! I bet the time spent with little ones creating these adorable popsicle stick puzzles will be time well spent. Pop … Read More...
How to transform a fall leaf into an adorable recycled mushroom
I am really looking forward to my trees turning colors this fall. Not so much to see them without leaves but the transformation is stunning. I definitely plan on making some of these adorable mushrooms with recycled book pages and … Read More...
How to make a skeleton with Q-Tip Cotton swabs
Sometimes a transformation of a humble object is just beyond creative and that is just what today’s idea is. The soft, white Q-Tip can be used to make a spooky skeleton! I never would have thought a Q-Tip would make … Read More...
How to make an easy window box for your cat
I love seeing the cats in my neighborhood, especially the ones who let me pet them. Sometimes it’s just their cute faces in windows. If you want to make it easy for your kitties to watch the excitement going on … Read More...
How to make an adorable zombie clothes pin puppet
I’ve posted other clothes pin puppets but not an adorable zombie with brains one perfect for Halloween play. I was thinking it would be cute with pink cotton balls for brains rather than the cardboard one. Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make adorable succulent “hair” Halloween pots
I love when plants grow out of pots that look like heads so that the plant ends up looking like “hair”. Why not take this concept and use it for a spook-tacular Halloween decoration by making the pots, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts … Read More...
Got a stash of Toilet Paper? Make a fun Halloween game with it!
This game makes me so happy! I bet adults would love to play too! I know I want to. This rolls of toilet paper dressed up like ghosts and a pumpkin makes for lots of Halloween fun. Roll on over … Read More...
How to make easy ghost Halloween decorations
Have you started to think about how you are going to decorate for Halloween? I have and I want to go big this year. I have spotted a few projects like these ghosts that start out with a simple balloon… Read More...
How to make easy illuminated mini ghosts
Do you keep a stash of those little battery powered tea lights? I do and I love finding new ways to use them in fun little decorations. These circle based ghosts look like they are floating. The tutorial on how … Read More...
How to make an easy balloon giant spider for Halloween
I love making big decorations and using them outside. This idea for making a giant spider out of balloons and crepe paper is wonderful and easy. I think I am going to try it with some inflatable balls and maybe … Read More...
How to knit with a recycled tp tube
It almost seems like the recycled tp tube can do anything. Today you can transform it into a loom to create fun little friendship bracelets. Pop on over to the blog Happy Hooligans for the easy tutorial on how to … Read More...
Fun way to make a totem pole display
This is so unique and adorable. I bet this idea for making totem poles could be made out of all sorts of things. The first things that come to mind are TP tubes or recycled doll or stuffed animal heads … Read More...