It’s only a few days into Summer break for most kids, and if you have already heard that dreaded phrase of “I’m bored”, then this is a post you won’t want to miss. Making your own lawn sprinklers is so … Read More...
Make Your Own Custom Built-In Shelf From Apple Crates
Making your own custom built-ins can be a lot of work, and cost a lot of money. If you are looking for a great way to have a built-in shelf, but can’t quit commit to the financial amount it will … Read More...
20 Beautiful Before and After Photos of Table Transformations
Upcycling old furniture is quite the trend right now, and with the many different types of paints, stains and finishes available, you can have your own personalized look for not much money at all. These 20 transformations show how beautiful … Read More...
Recycle Plastic Bottles & Make Super Cute Apple Shaped Boxes!
Sara Rivka of “Creative Jewish mom” lives in Northern Israel. The end of school is near and most children especially in the elementary grades like to bring their teacher a gift on the last day of school. Sara has … Read More...
25 Amazing Projects To Make Your Trash Into Treasure
Do you have some things laying around your house that you have been thinking you need to get rid of? Before you toss them out, read through this post and see if you get any inspiration to give those old … Read More...
Brilliant Ways You Can Reuse An Old Wine Barrel
We are all looking for a way to save some money in decorating and furnishing our homes, and with a little creativity and an open mind, it’s now more possible than ever to do so. Upcycling items can be very … Read More...
20+ PVC Hacks You Can DIY
PVC is one of the cheapest most versatile products on the market and if you don’t already know some of the cool things you can do with it, besides moving water or chemicals, then you need to read this post … Read More...
Gold Flaked Terracotta Pots
The terracotta pot is a classic gardening piece, and is really quite versatile when you let your creativity take over. Take that usual orange-brown pot and turn it into a more modern and updated piece with this great tutorial from … Read More...
Project: Tool Organizer
This project combines two of my favorite things, recycling and storage ideas. Can you believe this amazing tool organizer is made from 12 empty toilet paper tubes?! Anne’s Paper Creations is sharing a video tutorial on how to paint, cover … Read More...
Technique: Dryer Sheet Card
Don’t throw away that used dryer sheet, you can use it on a card! Seriously! Here’s a really cool technique using a dryer sheet, layer is over a stamped background using spray adhesive and layer glitter over the top for … Read More...
Project: Embossed Gift Bag
You probably have plain brown lunch sacks or shopping bags sitting around your house right now, instead of throwing them away why not jazz them up with some stamping and embossing and use them to wrap up some gift this … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted fabric basket
This pretty basket would make a great gift, wouldn’t it? Jenny of Elefantz started with some of her binding remnants from earlier projects and whipped this up. She takes you step-by-step how to make it.
Trendy chic recycle week! Day #3 toilet roll cuff bracelet
Madison is a sophomore in high school and hosts “Madison Avenue” a very interesting blog with tutorials you will all enjoy. She has been featuring a trendy chic recycle week and this is #3 “toilet roll cuff bracelet”. When Madison … Read More...
Easter Craft: Bunny & Tulip Favor Cups & St Patrick’s Day Pony Tail Holder
Mama King of “4 crazy kings” welcomes us to their adventures in crafting, adoption, family and life. She has to darling felt crafts for us to make “Easter Craft: Bunny & Tulip Favor Cups” & “St. Patrick’s Day Pony … Read More...
Tip: Upcycle Gift Wrap
Now that the holidays are over don’t throw all that pretty wrapping in the trash, recycle it into tags, packaging and more. Stamping and Co. has some great eco friendly tips on their blog.
-Heather
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...
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...
Inspiration: Faux Snow Globe
By turning a large clear plastic container upside down and filling it with stamped images and die cut shapes Georgia from Paper Possibilities had made the most adorable faux snow globe, visit her blog for more pics and info.
-Heather
Project: Recycled Tags
So many items come in pretty packing and decorated boxes now a days, don’t let them go to waste! Upcycle them into hand made items like these great holiday tags from Savvy. Die cut a pretty patterned cardboard box, add … Read More...
Crib Mattress Spring American Flag
Any idea what this cool flag used to be? Well, I guess I kind of gave it away in the title of the post, huh? 😉 This creative crafter took an old crib bed spring and turned up into a … Read More...