This is so pretty and simple! Pop on over to the blog Homework, Today’s assignment: be inspired for a tutorial on how to make garland style gift wrap out of bits of fabric and a very unexpected sorce for recycled … Read More...
How to make a recycled yardstick box
Rulers are so pretty and they make a great element to create with. Over at the blog Lovely Little Life there are easy directions on how to make this recycled yardstick desk organizer box.
How to make a peace on Earth painted globe
I am so going to make this! Well, first I have to score myself an old globe at the thrift store! Pop on over to the blog Endlessly Inspired to see how to paint words on a globe.
Tutorial: Stamped Mixed Media Wall Art
The Scrapin’ It blog has a video tutorial for making a wonderful mixed media canvas. You’ll learn how to incorporate stamps, molding paste, sprays, tissue paper and more for making your own cool art piece.
-Heather
How to make a scrap ribbon and button bookmark
If you are like me and read lots of books and like to mark bookmark them to keep track of the projects you want to make this tutorial on how to make a scrap ribbon and button bookmark featured at … Read More...
Project: Stamped Hangers
No wire hangers, ever! 😉 Spice up your closet with some stamped wooden hangers, find directions over on The SITS girls blog.
-Heather
How to make water marbled drawer knobs
Over at the blog the Pink Doormat there is a great tutorial on how to water marble old drawer knobs with nail polish. I have seen this technique used on paper but never thought about using it for dressing … Read More...
Fun idea: Use a recycled cheese grater to display your earrings
Over at the blog Organized 31 there is this fun tip for turning a cheese grater into a great way to display your earrings. Hmm I think I’ll just have to go clean out that drawer I have of … Read More...
Project: Card with Stamps and Sequins
Hop on over the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog and Vicki Boutin will show you how to make this fun floral card, with tips on using sequins and tying twine so it won’t slip.
-Heather
How to make bubble wrap hopscotch game
The clever crafter over at the blog Literary Inspired shared a tutorial on how to make a hopscotch game out of bubble wrap. She used new perforated bubble wrap but I bet all of us have some in our … Read More...
How to make junk mail art
Over at the blog Grow Creative there is a fun and I bet kind of zen tutorial on how to make recycled junk mail art. If you like cutting stuff up and putting it back together a little bit … Read More...
Technique: Mixed Media Tags
How to make a recycled cork monogram bulletin board
Making Wine corks bulletin boards has bean one of the classic recycled crafts, but I love how Valery of the blog Simply me kicked it up a notch and formed a letter with the champagne corks in the middle of … Read More...
Tip: Stitching on Cards
The Simply Stamped blog has instructions for how to hand stitch on your cards. By using an awl tool you can punch holes in your paper for the perfect stitching guides, click here to find out more.
-Heather
Tips: Adding Neon Coloring to Stamps
Add a bright neon pop of color to any paper crafting product with Sakura’s Moonlight Gelly Roll pens. These look fantastic and really jump of a neutral colored page. Click here to watch an instructional video for making a cool … Read More...
How to make recycled paper tube minions
I don’t tend to watch too many animated kids movies but I have seen the first Despicable Me and these little minion characters are too cute. Pop on over to the blog mollymoo for a tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Project: Sexy Rocket Ride Girl Card
The Viva Las Vegas stamps blog has directions for making this fun (and slightly naughty) pin up girl on a rocket ride, she even wobbles! *Please note the tutorial shows a nude girl stamped image, if this offends you don’t … Read More...
Technique: Glitter Dies
Jump on over to the Penny Black blog and find out how to add a little glitz and glamour to your cards by adding some glitter to an open “negative” die cut image.
-Heather
How to make a recycled zipper bracelet
Making things with recycled zippers is just about my favorite recycled craft material (see last week’s beer can pin cushion post) so when the clever blogger over at Craft and Fun posted a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Paint
Did you know you can make your own colors of paint using white Gesso and your stamping Re-Inkers ? I sure didn’t but now I know I’m going to have to give this cool idea a try. Visit the Capture … Read More...