I am soooooo doing this! I send out snail mail using collections of vintage postage I get at Stamp Shows. I love making a collage of them to add up to 55 cents and decorating the envelope. I even have … Read More...
Great collection of DIY recycled flag projects
I love this idea for turning nature into an American flag. It seems so fitting. This idea for making an American flag by painting sticks is included in a great collection of all sorts of ways to make flags of … Read More...
Fun idea for upcycling a keyboard
If you dread sitting at your computer maybe adding a bit of color and cute images may be just the ticket to making computer time a bit more fun. This computer keyboard has been upcycled into a toy for kids … Read More...
How to fold an easy treat bag
This folded treat bag is featured using scrapbook paper but I bet it would work with all sorts of recycled papers. Pop on over to the blog Cosmo Cricket for the step by step tutorial on how to fold an … Read More...
How to make a recycled self watering planter
As a fan of sets of things this collection of multi colored self watering planters is as pretty as it is functional. I am currently propagating ivy and this would be so much more attractive than my current set up. … Read More...
How to make colored pencil hair block heads
I’ve seen pencil holders made from recycled wood blocks but putting silly faces on the blocks thus transforming the colored pencils into a “hairdo” is beyond cute. Pop on over to Mer Mag Blog for the tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make an origami 5 pointed star to decorate for 4th of July
I am collecting up all sorts of decorating ideas for 4th of July and quite frankly all summer long I decorate in red, white, and blue. These origami stars are just the perfect project to make one or two a … Read More...
How to make easy pedestal star plates for 4th of July
So simple yet so pretty and festive! Yes, I love these pedestal star plates in red, white and blue. And best yet I keep a stash of candle sticks just to make these types of projects throughout the year. Pop … Read More...
3D paper sculpture technique resource
If you like playing with paper whether it’s new or recycled this chart for all sorts of ways to manipulate paper could really come in handy for making all sorts of things from flowers to sculptures. I found it over … Read More...
How to make a recycled cardboard marble run
This is another of my favorite twofers. A project the kiddos will have fun making then playing with.
Pop on over to the blog Frugal Fun 4 Boys for the tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard marble run… Read More...
May the 4th Be With You Craft recycled plastic Easter egg Weeble Wobbles
Now this technique for turning recycled plastic Easter eggs into Weeble Wobbles is just too cool. I want to paint them in all sorts of themes. But to celebrate May the 4th Be With you day try out the Star … Read More...
The easiest no-sew interchangeable button bracelet
I am really excited about this new interchangeable no-sew button bracelet kit available at Buttons Galore. The possibilities are truly endless! Use the buttons that come in the kit that are beyond cute (and kid friendly) to beautiful elegant and … Read More...
Upcycle books with your own stamped quotes
This recycled book project really has unlimited possibilities. Over at the blog Junque to Jewels there is a tutorial on how to stamp on recycled books and stack them to make your favorite quote or sentiment. Not a stamper? … Read More...
Fun recycled toilet paper holder idea
I love the industrial look and of course recycling industrial elements in unexpected ways is super fun. Bathrooms can be a fun room to add these little unexpected elements into your decor. This idea for using a crescent wrench to … Read More...
How to make recycled paper coil beads
Generally when you say coiled paper beads you think of the ones you see showing the flat side of the paper and are more like a tube or elliptical shaped but these coiled paper beads you see the folded … Read More...
How to make cardboard cacti
I have been playing around with organic oval shapes in my paintings and when I spotted these cardboard cacti made out of oval-ish shapes I thought I could paint the shapes all funky colors and make silly cacti. Maybe even … Read More...
Big bunch of mask (sleeping) ideas
I was looking around for some scrap fabric projects and then I thought about the fact that I need a new eye mask cover for my ice pack. While looking around I nearly dropped my laptop when I spotted this … Read More...
Paint the Earth for Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Let’s face it if you are reading this you celebrate Earth Day every day like I do. This unusual “tool” for painting a abstract modern Earth looks like it would be a great way to make cards … Read More...
Flip a “boy” shaped cookie cutter to make a bunny shape
I bet if you have cookie cutters you just might have a “boy” shaped cookie cutter. If so you are all set to make bunny shapes holding little eggs. They look like the classic Peep bunnies. Along with using this … Read More...
How to make floating greenery votives
These seen so fancy yet quite frankly there are pretty simple. I bet they would work with just about anything in your yard (or your neighbor’s yard 🙂 Pop on over to the blog Do It and How for the … Read More...
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