I love stamping ideas using items we all have laying around the house! Like this fabulous scarf from Anna Spathari, she used rubber bands to make her own rubber stamp to make a couple of lovely scarves. Click here to … Read More...
Upcycle a piano into a desk
I’ve kind of always wanted a piano but since I don’t play I could never rationalize the space it would take up. That has now changed after spotting this fun transformation from piano to glass desk. Pop on over to … Read More...
40 amazing pieces of book art
If you are a fan of recycling, upcycling and using books to make art this post at Hongkait that features an amazing collection of designs made with books. Book pages offer so much possibilities and the artist featured have really … Read More...
Recycled stuffed animal chair
If you have a kid you probably have a huge stash of stuffed animals. What to do with them when they are no longer played with? Why not use them to transform a chair into a super soft and cushy … Read More...
Christmas in July- 33 Fun recycled Christmas crafts
I can’t stop thinking about Christmas crafts. I really want to make some new and interesting things this year. That means I am looking now in July for ideas and inspiration. Pop on over to Deavita for a great collection … Read More...
How to make giant toadstools out of recycled tires
I love BIG craft projects. There is something quite Alice in Wonderland about these giant toadstools. If you think your yard or playroom could use some big colorful decorations pop on over to the link Medina sent in to her … Read More...
35 Back to School ideas
The “Back to School” theme I think works for anyone even if you don’t go back to school in the Fall. It symbolizes a fresh start, like New Year’s Eve.
Over at the blog Positively Splendid there is a great … Read More...
How to paint shoes with stripes
This is a dramatic transformation. These shoes were a basic tan and with a bit of red, white, and blue paint they are now a stylish and festive fashion statement. Pop on over to the link Cindy sent in to … Read More...
How to make a portable grill
I had no idea you could make a portable grill from a clay pot. Along with a great tutorial on how to make a portable grill at the blog Our Peaceful Planet that Nancy sent in there is also patterns … Read More...
How to make wooden puzzles
Awhile back I posted a link to how to make giant dice to play outdoor games with. Medina sent in a link to the blog Grillo Designs where there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make giant … Read More...
How to make an action figure bookend
I’ve seen quite a number of bookends made with toy animals but this one made with an action figure cut in half is so fun! Pop on over to the blog Make Fun creating for an illustrated tutorial on how … Read More...
How to make faux Jadeite
I positively love vintage Jadeite. If you do too but either have a hard time finding it or when you do the price is out of your budget why not try making some faux Jadite using the tutorial over at … Read More...
Rubber stamp on the edges of books to decorate them
I spotted this pile of books that have been rubber stamped over at the blog Hative in a great list of 25 graduation party ideas. It was originally posted at Martha Stewart. I plan on trying this simply to add … Read More...
Embroidery on iron covers
I recently posted cross stitch on a strainer and today I have another beautiful embroidery piece, this time on the iron plate covers. And if this is intriguing to you pop on over to The Gallery of Contemporary Textile Artists … Read More...
Recycled Easter egg weebles
Oh this is beyond brilliant, yes I know it is so simple but I guess it just calls to me because I loved playing with weeble wobbles as a kid. Pop on over to the link Melanie sent in to … Read More...
Earth Day recycled file folder earth garland
I wanted to make an Earth Day decoration this year and what better icon is there than the earth and Sizzix makes a great Globe Earth die perfect to cut multiples for a garland held together with paper clips which … Read More...
Recycled scrap fabric makes a great pennant banner
Pennant banners are a great way to decorate and using recycled scrap fabric to make them is both pretty and festive along with ecological. Pop on over to the Creative live blog for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
How to make a message globe for Earth Day
With Earth Day on Friday I thought this project featured over at Morena’s corner might be of interest to all who like to craft for every holiday. I like the idea of putting words on all sorts of objects. Pop … Read More...
How to make a retro purse shaped clock
Now this is something you don’t see every day! What a cute idea to combine the look of a vintage style purse and recycled clock. Pop on over to the link Morena sent in to her blog Morena’s Corner where … Read More...
How to upcycle a bicycle basket
I recently got a bike from a neighbor who was moving away and it came with a basket just like this one. I like this idea for using different colored yarns to embellish it. What a great way to coordinate … Read More...