I bet you would never guess that these adorable little Easter baskets are made from the bottom part of a red solo cup. I bet the technique used to make these would work on all sorts of recycled cups and … Read More...
How to make shamrock filled bottle cap charms for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s day tomorrow this project sent in by Ellen is just in time for some lucky crafting. If you like to combine your libations with your creative time open up a bottle of Guinness and pick some clover … Read More...
Strathmore papers offer green options-made with windpower
From time to time along with recycled craft projects I want to share with you info about companies that are making a difference for the betterment of the planet. Today I want to share with you a bit about Strathmore … Read More...
Easy way to make pretty organizers with a box and lid
At first these organizers simply look like neat and tidy organizers we see all the time, but when I looked at the tutorial it is really an “AH HA” moment of efficiency. Pop on over to the link Alicia sent … Read More...
Tin cans with pretty graphics make great cactus planters
Are you like me and buy something because the label is so pretty? You just love the graphic and art on the packaging? Well, if so why not use them to plant cactus in. Pop on over to the link … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day rainbow wreath
I never would have though to cut a styrofoam wreath in half to make a rainbow but the clever crafter over at the blog The Creative Orchard did! She also added rainbow raindrops and a pot of gold to make … Read More...
Cool way to dress up your hoodie cords
I have embellished my hoodie cords with pom poms on the ends and I have seen beads slid onto the cords but wrapping them? No…..until now! How cool is this? Pop on over to the blog Alice and Lois for … Read More...
Giveaway- Sew4Home Bags and Totes
Giveaway- Sew4Home Bags and Totes
Leave a comment in today’s post by March 16, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome bag and tote making book.
Open to U.S. residents only please.
Create cool carryalls–no pattern required!… Read More...
Recycled book page letters – Dr Seuss
If your kids have out grown their favorite book but still love the art in the pages why not recycle them into a bit of letter art? Pop on over to the blog Money Saving Sisters for the tutorial on… Read More...
How to make a no sew pocket wall organizer
Can you ever have too much organization? Not to mention pretty and and easy to make! The combinations of fabrics is endless. Pop on over to the blog DIY Candy for the easy tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More...
How to make Jello Leprechaun Hats
Isn’t it fun when you can find pretty colored food that you can use in your holiday crafting? Grab some lime green Jello individual cups and a few craft supplies and you can whip up these cute Leprechaun hats for … Read More...
An amazing collection of hanging recycled planters
It is just starting to get warm and sunny here in SoCal and I just started my tomato plants. I am eager to get outside and clean up my plants and get new ones going. So that means new planters. … Read More...
Upcycled embroidery hoop art
Are you in love with crafting with embroidery hoops in different ways like I am? Here is a beautiful way to upcycle them by wrapping the hoops, placing sticks inside and embellishing them with pompoms, birdhouses and tiny birds. Pop … Read More...
Great upcycle detail you can use on any drawers
I bet we all have painted furniture that includes drawers. I have never though thought about painting or decorating the sides of them. Well, Ann sent in this tutorial where she dress up the side of her drawers with decoupaged … Read More...
How to make paper bag planters
I really like how organic these paper bag planters look. The stenciling makes me think of coffee bean sacks. Pop on over to the link Medina sent in to the blog Grillo Designs for the step by step tutorial on … Read More...
How to make a table top fire pit
So yesterday I posted about a book that features all sorts of concrete projects that you can get yourself in the running for by leaving a comment. Today I have a link to the blog Dunn Lumber that features a … Read More...
Giveaway- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Giveaway- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Leave a comment in today’s post by March 3, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome book that shows you … Read More...
Winner- Crafter’s Market: The DIY Resource for Creating a Successful and Profitable Craft Business
Congrats go out to Laurel E. of Kansas City MO as she is the winner of Crafter’s Market: The DIY Resource for Creating a Successful and Profitable Craft Business
How to make recycled pan planter
We can all use some more green in our lives. Plants are good for our air, our mental health and they sure can be pretty to look at. This fun planter sure is! Pop on over to the link Medina … Read More...
How to make Lego head lights
Lego lights!!!! Best yet these are made with recycled baby food jars. Now don’t think you can’t make these if you think you can’t draw. The great tutorial over at One Little Project at a Time with take you step … Read More...