I recently had my first pinata experience. We had to use one that was not properly themed for our event, I wish I had had this tutorial on how to transform a pinata to a pretty party theme.
How to make a rebus affirmation with a recycled tin can
This project just make me giggle and makes me motivated. Can you figure out what the affirmation is? See how to make this recycled tin can pencil holder over at Craftside and read the evolution of the idea. Maybe it … Read More...
How to dress up recycled containers with little metal scrubbies
I love the look of metal and the clever crafter Maria of the blog Bubblegum and Duct Tape got her design on and posted a cute tutorial on how to use metal scrubbies to dress up recycled containers.
Project: Folded Flower Card
Visit the Ball Point Bliss blog and let Juliet Arrighi show you how to turn punched and stamped circles into a lovely folded flower card.
-Heather
Technique: Fabric Stamping
Stamping on fabric is fun, easy, not too messy 🙂 and can add a lot of pop to any fabric project. Visit Elizabeth Allen’s Art Studio blog for a nice instructional video on how to stamp on fabric.
-Heather
How to make a recycled vintage scarf flower
Technique: Batik Background
Tami Hartlet shares a fun stamped batik background technique for a travel ATC that also fits onto a card. Find her instructions here at Hero Arts.
-Heather
How to make recycled cardboard box sculpture
Over at Melissa’s blog The Chocolate Muffin Tree there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled cardboard box sculpture. I love these kinds of crafts that are as fun to make as they are to play with and … Read More...
How to make a recycled cake container planter
Nike over at her blog her blog Choose to Thrive shared her great tutorial on how to turn a simple plastic cake container into a decorative flower planter.
Project: Beach Ball Card
Click here to find out how to make a spinning beach ball card, this unique invite comes from the Craftside blog as an excerpt from the book “One of a Kind Hand made Weddings:.
-Heather
Technique: Stamping on Washi Tape
Visit the Hambly Screen Prints blog and learn how to stamp on washi tape to add cool texture and design to your cards.
-Heather
How to make greeting cards and envelopes out of recycled magazine pages
Over at the blog Secret Pie Shoppe Jesika has posted a bunch of her cute greeting card ideas she made from recycled magazine pages and here is her envelope tutorial.
How to sew a recycled clothing rosette covered purse
Over at the Laura’s blog Come Together Kids you will find her in detailed tutorial on how to recycle an old shirt and pants into a cute rosette covered purse. Clearly her little one was thrilled with her new … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladder Folio Card
Visit Leigh S-D Designs blog and learn how to make this super cool ladder folio card, she shares instructions and a template.
-Heather
Technique: Embossing with Wood
I always look at clever paper crafting ideas and say to myself “Now why couldn’t I have thought of that?” 🙂 Here’s one of those ideas, using a thin wooden embellishment to emboss with instead of an embossing folder, how … Read More...
How to make a draft dodger out of mens neckties
No matter where you live there are times when you want to keep air in or out and draft dodgers are a great help. Erica sent in a link to her blog post at Recycled Sewing where she made a … Read More...
Tutorial: Recessed Window Card
Visit the Amuse Studio Youtube channel and learn how to make this pretty recessed window card. Click here for the video.
-Heather
How to make recyled newspaper art
Dom of the blog Crafted sent in a link to her fun tutorial on how to make art with recycled newspaper. I bet you could take the technique she shared and make some of your own art!
How to make paper towel tube flowers
Roopa of the blog Putti Prapancha sent in a link to her bright and colorful tutorial on how to make paper towel tube flower wall decorations that are sure to brighten up any room!
Technique: Adding Dimension to Stamps
Christine over at the Flourishes blog shares how she adds a lot of depth and dimension to her stamped images by stamping multiples, cutting and layering with foam tape. The results are so realistic!
-Heather