These are so pretty and festive. They look both modern and vintage. I bet they would look cool in all sorts of color combinations. Battery powered twinkle lights would also be a fun addition. I am going to save up … Read More...
How to make recycled book page and tissue paper pendants
This project is so versatile and fun to make! You can get creative with the color combinations and add anything you like to the resin, such as dried flowers, glitter, or even your favorite quotes. The end result will be … Read More...
How to fold a chevron bookmark
This is a great tutorial and I bet would be fun to make with junk mail sale flyers with all the different colors. I also think anything that might draw attention to reading and books is a good thing. Pop … Read More...
Recycled vending machine is now an Art Candy Machine
So I wanted to share my latest recycled project. I launched an Art Candy Machine! I recycled a snack vending machine. I embellished it with a gold frame and some signage to explain it. Right now it’s in my … Read More...
Fun collection of recycled wood projects, lots with wiggle eyes
By simply cutting different types of wood in different sizes and different angles you can create adorable bunnies. These bunnies take a bit of work but over at the blog Yandex Zen there are lots more recycled wood and stick … Read More...
Beyond Halloween Pumpkin decorating idea collection
I think most of us are looking forward to doing some kind of decorating for Halloween. Maybe something different this year like these donut pumpkins? Over at the blog Party Pinching there is a great collection of 30 unusual and … Read More...
Awesome collection of repurposed Lego jewelry
The range of projects featured go from super simple DIY creations to extravagant and eclectic art pieces. All of the recycled lego jewelry is amazing. Pop on over to the blog Lego People to check out the crazy variety of … Read More...
How to make a custom Ouija board
Can I just say how much I love this young Youtuber Rebecca? She has created a fun how-to video that includes all the best elements of you want in your tutorial videos. She is fun and entertaining, she does awesome … Read More...
How to make a super-sized pencil container
This is now my third “pencil” themed recycled project. Something about this classic back to school item is making me happy right now. Another thing that makes me happy is when you can make something small super-sized. You too? Pop … Read More...
How to make a fan fold paper pumpkin Jack-o-lantern
This Jack-o-lantern has a charming vintage quality. But this is surprisingly easy to make. Pop on over to the blog Easy Peasy and Fun for the easy step by step tutorial on how to make a folded paper Pumpkin Jack-o-lantern… Read More...
Paint clothes pins to look like pencils and then play word games
These clothes pins
are so darn cute. And what makes learning more fun than having fun elements to use along with learning. Well, even if you don’t use them as a learning tool as they are featured they are still … Read More...
How to make recycled tree branch succulent planters
Not that I need more projects but these are just amazing! Not to mention creating a whole collection is so dramatic. Maybe making them on a pedestal would make a cool succulent Christmas tree? Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Huge collection of amazing textile art
Grab yourself a cup of your favorite reading and relaxing beverage and pop on over to the blog Art and Cake to check out an amazing collection of textile art. And….full disclosure, I am included in this collection. I was … Read More...
You’re in “Luck” with all these great recycled horse shoe crafts
I don’t think I have ever posted a craft made with a recycled horse shoe so I am so excited to share a post that includes 40 fun recycled hose shoe projects that range from easy to spectacular! Pop on … Read More...
All sorts of fun ways to use a chair other than sitting
I love re-purposing furniture in simple yet unexpected ways. This idea for flipping a chair upside down and adding a piece of wood across the rails to make a towel hanger and shelf is so charming. Pop on over to … Read More...
How to use recycled crayons to batik
Doesn’t a rainbow of colors to make art with just make you smile? This pallet of color is made with scraps of crayons, recycled baby food jars and an electric skillet. Pop on over to the blog Smart Class for … Read More...
How to make recycled candy box bookmarks
Every once and a while someone donates a bunch of bookmarks to my little free library and I always get a kick out of them. I think it’s a nice touch. This idea for transforming recycled candy boxes with a … Read More...
Great collection of recycled home stuff to use in fun learning activities
Are you looking to mix up your teaching activities? Make math and other learning fun or at least different? Well over at the blog Trucs and Bricolages there are all sorts of activities that you can create with recycled things … Read More...
First day of school giant pencil prop
I know things aren’t normal right now but school is still starting in some way, shape, or form. This means there still needs to be a first day of school picture. I am in love with this giant pencil that … Read More...
How to add modern touches to thrift store paintings
I bet pretty much everybody now has tried their hand at coloring pages. I even went so far as to design some of my own. When I spotted this fun idea for “coloring” with paint and markers to update a … Read More...