Recycled glass bottles, jars, framed glass, window glass and old vases can be such a great surfaces to upcycle. Do you have a stash that you have been saving but just not sure what type of paint to use? There … Read More...
How to make a recycled picnic caddy
Michelle sent in the link to her blog A Crafty Mix where she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a picnic caddy out of recycled materials. The straps are from an old purse which really gives this … Read More...
Project: Recycled Puzzle Piece Magnets
Got some old puzzles that have lost some pieces? What can you do with the left overs? How about recycle them into some cool paper craft projects. Neva Cole covered some old puzzle pieces in paint and added stamped words … Read More...
How to paint fireworks
I have posted quite a number of projects that are made with cardboard tubes but this art project uses them as a “paint brush”. I think they make a great print. Pop on over to the blog Learning for Kids … Read More...
How to upcycle paper clips with washi tape bunny ears
Are you loving decorating and embellishing your planner with all the fun stickers, washi tape and goodies that are available now? It completely appeals to me in the same way back to school supplies did. I tend to want to … Read More...
Great bunch of creative ways to repurposed kitchen stuff
Vintage kitchen stuff has a great look to it but we rarely use it in today’s cooking. This list of ways to repurpose kitchen items featured at the blog Knick of Time is filled with all sorts of inspiration that … Read More...
Easy way to make recycled Easter egg flowers
Plastic Easter eggs now come with little holes already in them so why not use them to make other crafts? This idea to use green pipe cleaners as stems is awesome! Pop on over to the blog to see how … Read More...
How to make an action figure lamp
I bet if you walked into a room this lamp would look like a classic lamp base but as you get closer and you realize it is made with Avengers action figures. Head on over to Downtwobane’s post to see … Read More...
Recycled neck tie quilt and more
Isn’t this recycled tie quilt just beautiful? Oh I love it and I bet it wouldn’t be too hard to make either. This photo was part of a great blog post over at …..How to Recycle that features a whole … Read More...
22 ways to use recycled leather belts
This project solves two problems in such a pretty way. I tend to keep my magazines but I am running out of shelf space. This idea to make a great base for a side table with rolled up magazines and … Read More...
Giveaway- Washi Tape and how to make a recycled container mobile
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How to make cute Easter bunny crafts
I love, love, love bunny tails! This way of using tulle and gathering it up on the back side to create a little poof tail is darling! Hop on over to the blog Clean and Scentsible to see how to … Read More...
How to make your own Easter grass
There are so many holidays to craft for this time of year, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter to name just a few. I spotted this fun idea to use a paper shredder to make colorful Easter grass over … Read More...
#6 styrofoam egg cartons can be used as shrink plastic
I have shared here and have used #6 plastic packaging as shrink plastic. I never thought that the #6 plastic that is like styrofoam as in egg cartons could be shrunk too, but they can! Pop on over to the … Read More...
Great idea for using screen shots of texts
Texts are a great source of witty writing, jokes and memorable moments. That makes them a great element to include in journal pages, scrapbook pages and art. Pop on over to the blog The Realistic Mama for more great scrapbook … Read More...
How to make recycled book page oil cloth
Oil cloth is a versatile and pretty fabric great for protecting all sorts of things. I never thought of trying to make it myself but you can! Pop on over to Design Sponge where they have a tutorial on how … Read More...
How to make a recycled milk jug penguin and frog
If you happen to be under a snow bank currently this just might be a fun project to make. I love penguins in general and I live in drought land so I will be making this too. Pop on over … Read More...
How to make Valentine Arrows and quiver
Here is a fun Valentine craft that includes not only pretty arrows it has a darling way to make a recycled quiver to keep them in too. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Pair for the free printable … Read More...
Recycle a wire waste basket into a side table and more
I recently attended CHA, the Craft and Hobby Association trade show and there was an excellent trend report. Part of it included using industrial items in new ways. This wire basket converted into a side table is an excellent example … Read More...
How to make a tissue paper Valentine Heart decoration
Do you happen to save your heart shape candy boxes from previous Valentine’s Days? If so here is a fun way to use the bottom to make a new decoration for this year. Pop on over to the blog Twitchetts … Read More...