I am always on the look out for ways to use the pretty colored pages in magazines. These butterflies are probably one of the best recycled magazine page crafts I have seen. Fly on over to the blog Sum of … Read More...
How to make adorable animal containers from recycled milk cartons
With back to school season in full swing thoughts may turn to creative storage for art, craft, office and school supplies. These adorable animal face containers are perfect for all sorts of pens, markers, scissors, brushes and pencils. Pop on … Read More...
10 ways to use glycerine in a craft and art making
A lot of times old art supplies like watercolors, ink and other paints can get a new life with glycerin
. Over at Einat Kessler’s blog there is a great list of ways to use glycerin to rejuvenate all sorts … Read More...
Skulls in top hats Halloween decoration
I know it’s just about the first day of school for most but that just means Halloween is just around the corner. These little skulls with top hats are just adorable. The tutorial for making the hat is great. Pop … Read More...
Fun idea to make a cute squirrel out of real leaves
I consider one of the wild squirrels that live in my tree an actual pet. He follows me around and he knows if he sees me he gets nuts. He will eat them right out of my hand. I just … Read More...
Wine corks give the gift of wine and then pretty Christmas trees
I make a new Christmas tree every year and I think this is going to be this year’s creation. I found this recycled Wine corks 
Christmas tree among a forest of all sorts of cork Christmas trees. Some are little … Read More...
How to melt cups
At first I had no idea what these cool discs were made of but they are simple plastic cups. I bet they could look really modern in the right decor. Pop on over to the blog Day to Day Dreams … Read More...
How to make edible water beads
Well, they are calling them beads but they are really little balls that are made from food. They are meant for kids to play with as a sensory item but I am going to think about other ways to use … Read More...
How to Upcycle an Old Jar into a Mystical Fairy Lantern
I don’t know any little girl that didn’t want to be a fairy (or at least fly) when they were little…some of us have never forgotten that dream and love fairy’s to this very day. Here’s a way to sprinkle … Read More...
Use a tent to make an easy shaded sandbox and lots more helpful ideas
I loved playing in a sandbox as a kid. I had hours of pretend time in a sandbox my dad built. I think it was mostly baking which is ironic as that’s about all I can do in the food … Read More...
Recycled bicycle wheel wreath and 29 more summer wreath ideas
Bicycle wheels hold so many recycling opportunities. As a round structure with all the wire spokes you can embellish in so many ways. This one is embellished with pretty flowers around part of it so the wheel still shows. Looking … Read More...
Recycled sock Barbie dress
I bet everyone has a random sock or 2 or…..a lot? This idea for transforming that single sock into a stylish dress for a doll is brilliant! All size socks can be used for all different size dolls. Pop on … Read More...
How to use a branch for weaving
Using yarn in unconventional ways to make decorations and art is one of my favorite things to look for as I have quite the yarn stash. This idea for weaving on a branch is sooooo cool. The shape of the … Read More...
Easy art transfer used to make a countdown calendar
Countdown calendars can be used for all sorts of countdowns in addition to Advent. The tutorial on how to make this countdown calendar includes a great way to transfer printout numbers (and really anything onto a surface like this wood. … Read More...
How to make recycled cardboard penguins
I am in the mood to craft all sorts of winter things…since it is is around 100 degrees practically everywhere… maybe others will want to stay in the AC and craft up some cute penguins with their shipping boxes. Waddle … Read More...
How to make pompom ice cream cones
This pompom ice cream cone garland is beyond cute. While it is a great summertime decoration I bet it could be used for other celebrations or gift toppers. Pop on over to the blog Lia Griffith for the step by … Read More...
Make an adorable snail with a recycled marble and more!
Isn’t it amazing how simple materials can be transformed into something so charming and unique? This little snail made from recycled marbles is a prime example of that. It’s not just a cute decor piece, but it’s also an environmentally … Read More...
I “heart” recycled Computer keyboard projects
If you like to spell messages out in your decor this idea for making a heart with the word love in it made out of recycled computer keys could be just the project for a hot summer day. The recycled … Read More...
Great idea for recycled kitty litter square bucket cubbies
If you use kitty litter and have access to these buckets why not recycled them into this awesome wall of storage cubbies. I love how a few of them use the lid as lip on the cubby/bucket. This recycled kitty … Read More...
Guerrilla art – Envelope exchange a good message
I am lucky enough to have an art pen pal and I can’t tell you how much I love it. I highly recommend getting one! This idea for a wall of envelopes filled with good messages is a local type … Read More...