OK this is just plain brilliant. If all you have on hand is some paper (recycled preferably of course) with just a few folds and a bit of fun you can make a shadow box style frame using the tutorial… Read More...
How to make a pirate ship cupcake party display
Angela of the blog Little Blues Room posted about a great pirate themed party and the tutorial on how to make a pirate ship cupcake display. She says arrrg….I say yummmmmm.!
How to make recycled box robots
Isn’t it amazing what a bit of aluminum foil and your imagination can make? Check out this tutorial on how to make recycled box robots over at the blog Cooking with my Kid.
How to make tiny recycled fabric flowers
Over the blog Kavin there is an extensive tutorial on how to make the tiny flowers. I bet these would be perfect to sew on a vintage purse or jacket.
How to make a recycled pizza box cupcake tower
With cupcakes being one of my favorite things to bake these days this recycled pizza box cupcake stand is just what they need to be display on just before eating of course! See the great tutorial on how to make … Read More...
How to make recycled bottle cap drink charms
Giveaway: Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios
Yes! The peeps at North Light Books have bequeathed upon me a copy of Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios by Jema “Emilly Ladybird” Hewitt to give to one lucky reader of … Read More...
How to recycle an old purse into a new stylish one
Ain’t that a purdy purse? Want to give one of your old purses a new look? Jen created this fun project that she shared at her blog Scissors & Spatulas.
How to make sea shell art with fun window tiles
Not only is the focal element a recycled element, yup that shell was someone’s house there for a while, the background is a bit of recycled cardboard. The tiles are a unique and fun bit of repurposing. Check out the … Read More...
How to make scrappy fabric trimmed note pads
Kelly of the blog Blue Bird Sews sent in this link to her tutorial on how to make little note pads made with leftover scraps of fabric.
How to make a rebus affirmation with a recycled tin can
This project just make me giggle and makes me motivated. Can you figure out what the affirmation is? See how to make this recycled tin can pencil holder over at Craftside and read the evolution of the idea. Maybe it … Read More...
How to recycle an old screen into a new DIY headboard
Check out this fun tutorial on how to make a headboard out of an old screen posted at Rebecca’s blog Born Again Creations.
This tutorial shows you how to make a DIY Headboard, headboards are a great way to add … Read More...
How to make a recycled vintage scarf flower
How to make recycled cardboard box sculpture
Over at Melissa’s blog The Chocolate Muffin Tree there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled cardboard box sculpture. I love these kinds of crafts that are as fun to make as they are to play with and … Read More...
How to make a recycled cake container planter
Nike over at her blog her blog Choose to Thrive shared her great tutorial on how to turn a simple plastic cake container into a decorative flower planter.
Free cupcake template for some recycled craft pretend play
Dana of the blog Yeladisco sent in this fun pretend project that is made with a free printable download cupcake images and a bit of recycled cardboard.
How to make a recycled baby bonnet purse
Over at the blog Born Again Creations there is a post on how to turn two baby bonnets into a cute draw string purse. What I love about this project is that babies use their bonnets for such a … Read More...
How to make paper towel tube flowers
Roopa of the blog Putti Prapancha sent in a link to her bright and colorful tutorial on how to make paper towel tube flower wall decorations that are sure to brighten up any room!
How to make measuring tape and button bracelets
Got an old measuring tape hangin’ around and some fun buttons? Why not whip up a fun set of bracelets. Bay Area Maker Faire May 21st & 22nd! Want to win a pair of tickets? Pop on over to … Read More...
The repurposing of an old spoon rack and a chair into a display rack
Amy of the blog A Nest for All Seasons sent in a link to her post about how she repurposed an “old ugly spoon rack” into a great revamped display and organizing element. And how she turned a chair into … Read More...