If you don’t fancy yourself too talented in the hand painting department stenciling is a great way to go to upcycle your clothes. Over at the blog All about Stencils.com there is a great tutorial on how to use multi … Read More...
How to make a christmas tree from recycled pants
Now this has got to be one of the most extreme transformations I have seen in a while! And with it never too soon to start your Christmas card crafting here is a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Technique: Embedded Embossing
This is a really cool technique I’ve never seen before, embedding one embossed image into another embossed image. Learn this fun technique over at Splitcoast Stampers, Holly McMillen shares a great instruction how to video.
-Heather
How to make a pretty recycled frame magnetic dry erase board
Over at the blog Orangie’s Attic there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled frame into a pretty dry erase magnetic board perfect for popping on your fridge. Thanks Kelly for sending in a link to your … Read More...
Freebie, Copics and a Contest: Daisy Digital Stamp
Cathy from Paper Garden Projects is guest blogging over at The Hybrid chick. She’s sharing a lovely free daisy digital stamp, along with a Copic coloring lesson and hosting a contest. To check it out and download your freebie click … Read More...
Repurposed letterpress drawer
Over at the blog with the great name “We can do it girls” there is an equally fun idea for upcycling an old letterpress drawer into a mixed-media wall display.
How to make braided rosette embellished recycled tin can organizers
Do you like making your embellishments as much as using them? Well then I have the twofer for you! Check out the tutorial on how to decorate recycled tin cans into cute display and storage containers that also includes a … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can windsock
Over at Kelli’s blog Random Thoughts of a Supermom she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a patriotic recycled tin can windsock. I love these and will be sure to make some to add to my recycled … Read More...
How to make recycled hanger campfire roasting sticks
With summer in full swing barbecues are all a light. Mel of the blog Mel Designs sent in this link that features a fun idea on how to make a recycled clothing hanger roasting stick.
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Technique: Digi Paper Piecing
Elaine from the Stamp Your Heart Out blog shares a fun technique for paper piecing with digital stamps, click here to check it out.
-Heather
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Tutorial: DIY Foam Stamps
Here’s a very nifty idea, use fun foam to die cut your own stamps! Melissa Samuels shares directions over on her blog.
-Heather
How to make a recycled plastic container cupcake pincushion
Linda of the blog Buzzing and Bumbling sent in a link to her great tutorial on how to make a bag from a pair of jeans but while surfing around I spotted this super cute tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Project: Piggy Bank Card
When Creativity Call shares a detailed instructional video on how to make an adorable piggy bank card with foam board and stamps from Judikins. Fill it with coins for a fun and unique gift card, what kid wouldn’t love to … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mermaid Sack
I’m so thrilled to see so many wonderful mermaid stamps out now! Visit the Stampington and Company website and learn how to stamp and paint a mermaid on a muslin sack that you can take to the beach to collect … Read More...
Project: Stamped Memory Game
I adored Snoopy as a kid and truth be told I still do 🙂 Keep the kids busy this summer with a fun memory game using Snoopy stamps from PSA Essentials. You can make it for them or I … Read More...
Project: Window Card
I love the combination of punches and stamps on this lovely window card. Jackie from the Addicted to Stamping blog shares instructions on how to make it.
-Heather
How to make recycled chip bag bike handle streamers
Oh does this project bring me back! I loved my streamers that adorned my bike handles. Thanks so much to Emma of the blog Craft Couple for sending in this link to her great tutorial on how to make recycled … Read More...
Project: Harry Potter Temporary Tattoos
I am a huge Harry Potter fan so I flipped when I saw this tutorial on Chica and Jo! I love my Silhouette machine and am truly amazed at all the things it can do from paper crafts, vinyl for … Read More...
Easy to make recycled paper towel tube owl and cat cuties
Over at the blog El hada de papel (yes it’s another one if you are English speaking you will need Google translate for) but really this idea for using paper towel or tp tubes to create cute critters like these … Read More...
Project: Stamped Heart Hanger
Visit the Whiff of Joy blog for an instructional video on how to make one of these pretty stamped hangers, they even include a free heart template for you to download!
-Heather