We all buy shoes and most of us have jewelry. This idea sent in by Parvathi of the blog Alternate Creations is a great way to store bangle bracelets and hoop earrings. Pop on over to see the easy shoe … Read More...
How to make a recycled coffee cup decoration
I have another first time recycled supply post. I don’t believe I have shared a project that repurposes those little single serving coffee containers. They come in amazing colors and what a cute idea for making bells with them. Pop … Read More...
How to make pom pom stick bouquet
There are flowers that look like pompoms but why not make some yourself in any color or size you like! Thanks to Kirstin for sending in this link to the blog Kojo Designs that features this fun tutorial on how … Read More...
6 Spring Centerpieces To Use Your Extra Glass Vases
Most all of us have some of those glass vases laying around the house. They come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes our collection gets so big we just need something to do with them. Why not recycle those … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt ombre headband
Headbands make a great fashion accessory and making one yourself in your favorite colors can be a fun project to do with friends. Thanks to Bethany for sending in her link to her blog Whistle and Ivy where she features … Read More...
How to make scrap wood photo blocks
If you like to switch up the photos you look at regularly than these photo blocks using clips to attach the photos to the blocks are just the ticket. Katie sent in a link to the tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic bag flower garden picture
I have done this technique with fabric into Styrofoam but what a great idea for using recycled plastic bags. Thanks to Sharon for sending in this link to Crafts n Coffee where there is a great tutorial on how to … Read More...
Origami flower and faux taxidermy deer tutorials, books and craft supply giveaway
Over at Craftside, you’ll find an amazing step-by-step tutorial that walks you through creating an origami twisted rose, a gorgeous project that combines the art of paper folding with floral beauty. This unique rose design adds a fun, sophisticated twist … Read More...
Mixed-media doll stencils and fun faces download
Over at Altered Upcycling there are cool ideas for making mixed media dolls. They have stencils and a free dowload of tons of faces (we all know how challenging it can be to draw a face!) Pop on over to … Read More...
How to glitter stencil recycled wine bottles
We all have bottles in one shape or another that we can use to dress up and then enjoy as vases or storage. KC sent in a link to her blog The Real Thing with the Coake Family where she … Read More...
Inspiration: Decorated Egg Carton
How sweet is this Easter project from Sister Stamps!? Visit thier blog for more photos of this fantastic dressed up egg carton. It’s perfect for stashing candy and little Easter treats inside.
-Heather
5 craft ideas to make with recycled greeting cards
I have a bit of an addiction to greeting cards so this list of 5 ways to recycle them is personally one I will be using! Pop on over to the blog The Tip Toe Fairy for 5 tutorials on … Read More...
Product review: Pink Flamingo Ephemera on Etsy
Even the envelope it came in was cool! Yes I was sent a review Small paper Pink Flamingo Ephemera pack filled with 25 pieces of vintage papers from the UK and the envelope it came in had cool postage markings. … Read More...
How to make poodle phones
Yes indeed, these are old school WORKING phones and the clever crafter dressed them up to look like poodles! I think they are just too cool! Pop on over to the blog Joanne’s J Spot to see the tutorial on … Read More...
How to alter a pair of boots into lace-up the side boots
I don’t like my boots to be be loose, I like them snug. I had a great pair of leather boots and they were too wide so I thought I’d try making them snugger by making them lace up the … Read More...
How to make 3D mini quilled card
Yes we all know quilled paper is dimensional so why not put it in a tiny box to protect it and then why not use it as a Birthday card? Pop on over to Instructables to see how to make … Read More...
Recycled vintage cups make great planters for succulents
Over at BlogHer Jennifer shared a great tutorial on how to turn those pretty vintage cups into succulent planters.
Check out these fun succulent crafts we found on Etsy.
How to beautifully decorate a mason jar
Now this project is specifically turning a mason jar into a counter top composter but the techniques the crafter used to decorate this jar could be used for all sorts of projects. Pop on over to blog Black and White … Read More...
How to make recycled tp tube owls
These guys are too cute! If you like either owls or making crafts from paper tubes then fly on over to the blog itsy bitsy fun for an easy tutorial on how to make a recycled paper tube owl.
How to make 17 paper and fabric flowers
I don’t think I will ever stop making flowers to embellish and dress up things around my house. If you are like me and always making little embellishments pop on over to Fave Crafts for 17 ways to make paper … Read More...