When I first saw the title of this project I thought “wine to birds?” and then I realized that I was reading it wrong. But I like to drink the wine and what a great idea to turn it into … Read More...
How to make recycled magnet fridge poetry
I, like the recycled crafter of the blog Without a Map, have a nice stash of advertising magnets and am a big fan of fridge poetry. Pop on over to her blog to see how to make a set of … Read More...
Project: Paper Shadow Box
Getting the winter blues? Cheer up by making some spring time projects. Ellen Hudson’s Classroom blog has directions for making this stunning birdhouse shadow box using several different die cuts.
-Heather
How to build a foldable lightbox
If you are one of the peeps that share what you make online and want it to look a bit better a lightbox can really come in handy. Well, you can build one yourself using the great tutorial on how … Read More...
How to use your recycling to print on tea towels
This idea is so simple anyone can do it! I also love how modern it looks!. Pop on over to the blog Leigh Laurel Studios for a fun and easy tutorial on how to use recycled bottle to print circles … Read More...
Recycled tech tutorial
Oh today I have something a bit different. I bet probably all of you have tools or appliances that may break. Why not try fixing them? Pop on over to the blog Super Mom Shares for a great tutorial on … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Snowman Canvas
Brrrr, it’s really feeling like winter now! Stay in on those cold days and make something fun, like this cute stamped snowman canvas from the Scrappin’ It blog.
-Heather
How to make an ice lantern
I can’t make this one because all I get is the occasional frost warning but if you live somewhere it does stay below freezing pop on over to the blog So and Dipity for the cool (pun intended) tutorial on … Read More...
How to make a recycled jar lid candy shaped box
I love gift boxes that look like different things and especially when they are made out of recycled elements. The other part of this project is another of my faves-Washi Tape! Pop on over to the blog About Family Crafts … Read More...
How to make a snowman in a jar playdough kit
I am starting to think that snowmen are this year’s theme. Here is another super cute snowman craft project perfect for kid gifts. Pop on over to blog The Connections We Share for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Project: Snowy Frame
That adorable picture of the kids with Santa or playing in the snow deserves to be in a beautiful frame. The Impression Obsession blog has directions for stamping on glass and adding a glittery die cut for the perfect winter … Read More...
How to make recycled Christmas tree ornaments
When you take your Christmas tree down why not recycle it and make ornaments for next year. Pop on over to the blog While Wearing Heals to see how to make recycled Christmas tree silhouette ornaments. I bet these … Read More...
Project: Sparkler Card
I love this clever card, grant someone a wish by sending them a sparkler card, perfect for New Years and birthdays. Find directions for making this cute card over at the Stempeleinmaleins blog. Note: You’ll need to translate the … Read More...
How to make a light up greeting card
I am so impressed with this card. The clever crafter of the blog Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shared a great tutorial on how to make an action light up greeting card. I never thought it was that easy. I guess … Read More...
How to make little pants from big ones
OK does this photo not warm your heart or what? This mommy let her little guy get in on the recycled sewing project. Pop on over to the blog Green Issues by Agy to see her tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled sock snowman
Don’t those miss-matched eyes just make this snowman irresistible? Pop on over to the blog It’s Always Autumn for the fun and easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sock snowman.
How to make a glow in the dark snow globe
Snow globes can be so relaxing and filled with just about anything on any subject. What a fun idea to kick up snow globes to another level by adding the glow in the dark feature. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Splatter Effect
Spritz your stamps with water for a cool splatter effect, Renee at Bolton House will show you how.
-Heather
Proejct: Pattern Paper Holiday Cards
Using pattern paper and die cuts the Echo Park Paper blog has three great holiday card ideas to share.
-Heather
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Tutorial: DIY Stamps from Everyday Items
You don’t always have to buy your stamps, you might already have on hand exactly what you need to make your own creative stamps. The Everyday is a Holiday bog has ideas for using unusual items like buttons, bubble wrap … Read More...