We’ve all see the decorating idea of using a tree stump section for a cake stand at a wedding or party, but the rest of these 18 ideas will leave you wondering why you’ve never brought this element of the … Read More...
Reupholster That Worn Out Chair Seat with a Quilt
Chairs are just one of those pieces of furniture that simply don’t last very long. At least those with fabric seats. While the wood frame of the chair may hold up for years to come, the seats don’t take the … Read More...
Get That “Fixer Upper” Look In Your Own Home
How many of you have a home that you are trying to renovate or remodel? It can be a huge project, and along with all of the work comes a lot of decisions to be made. Not only are you … Read More...
Embroidery Hoop Art for Valentine’s Day
Embroidery hoops are one of those crafting items that almost anyone who claims themselves to be a crafter will most likely have in their supply stash. Whether or not you actually like to do that hand stitching, those round hoops … Read More...
Stop! Read this post before you throw out your denim jeans!
Denim jeans are one type of clothing that lasts for quite a while. Especially considering how often it is worn and the wear and tear it takes. However, it will eventually wear out. Before you toss out that pair of … Read More...
Furniture Upcycling Projects You’ll Fall In Love With
We all love a good DIY project. We’re crafters after all and because of that gift we tend to see the beauty in things that others may consider junk or garbage. Before you go throwing out your old pieces of … Read More...
Making Clay Tools
Garie, from Singapore, teaches many children and is a prolific polymer clayer. He also shares many of his tips and findings as he goes. This post is about some of the tools he’s made from found pieces and clay scraps. … Read More...
Vanilla Polar Bear Milk Shake
What a cute and great recycling idea for the kids to enjoy. The winter months are too cold for me to have ice cream, but kids like ice cream or milk shakes all year around. These cute polar bear milk … Read More...
DIY No Sew Sock Penguin
Learn how to make a little stuffed penguin from a recycled sock following this tutorial by Tina O Rourke at Miss Daisy Patterns. This looks like a fabulous project to entertain the kids this Winter, I can just imagine them … Read More...
How To Make Giant Tire Ornaments for Outdoor Decor
Finding outdoor décor for the holidays can sometimes be a hard task. Most outdoor décor items are somewhat expensive, and it can also be a little difficult to find things on a large enough scale to balance with the outdoor … Read More...
15 Creative and Unique Ways To Wrap Your Gifts
This time of the year brings about A LOT of shopping and gift-giving. Have you starting wrapping those gifts yet? Why not take your gift wrapping up a notch this year and make the outside just as unique and special … Read More...
Christmas Craft Ideas From Upcycled Items
This time of the year rolls around and with all of the hype of buying gifts for Christmas, our budgets seem to get a bit tighter than usual. Even if you don’t have a lot to spare to use on … Read More...
One Man’s Trash Really Can Be Another Man’s Treasure!
You’ve heard the saying a hundred times, but before you go to throwing out your “trash” think of what ways you can turn it into a new treasure. Upcycling items is a big trend in the crafting world, and why … Read More...
Make Your Own Gingerbread House Village From Milk Cartons!
Gingerbread houses are an iconic symbol of the Christmas season. They are fun to make, and fun to eat. However, because thy are edible, they are also perishable. This idea to make a whole gingerbread village from recycled milk cartons … Read More...
Project: Mason Jar Snow Globe
Mason Jar crafts are really popular right now and are great for recycling projects! You can turn an empty jar into a fun snow globe by adhering some die cut tree shapes to sticks and adding some faux snow into … Read More...
Easy Pistachio Shell Art
If you love munching on pistachios, then this fun recycling tutorial is for you! Zoe Feast from Creative in Chicago reused washed pistachio shells with some Sharpies and glue. I am not a fan of pistachios, but if I was, … Read More...
$10 Pot Rack DIY
Finding a good storage spot in your home to fit all of those pots and pans can be a bit of challenge for some. They are big and bulky, and not so storage-friendly. Pot racks are a great solution for … Read More...
15 Ways You Can Still Use That Old T-Shirt
Do you have an old t-shirt that you’ve been hanging onto for years, but just can’t seem to actually wear it again? Though the shirt may have seen it’s better days, there are still so many different crafts you can … Read More...
How to Make Pumpkins from Old T-Shirts
Need a No-Carve, No-Mess Halloween decor idea??
Here is a fun tutorial on how to make some pumpkins out of old t-shirts! We all have old t-shirts laying around right? This is the perfect excuse to get them out, especially … Read More...
Would you do this to your appliances?
If you have ever had to buy a new kitchen appliance, then you know how much it can leave your pocket book feeling a bit empty. Then next time you do a remodel, or decide you need to upgrade, consider … Read More...