Happy 4th of July everyone! Need a bit of festive last minute crafting to sparkly up your day? Grab some red, silver and blue pipe cleaners and pop on over to the blog Simple Crafty Fun for the easy tutorial … Read More...
Unexpected place to use washi tape
I am so excited about this idea! I have quite a collection of pretty washi tape and I can’t say as I have ever thought of using it to decorate my finger nails! Too cool! Pop on over to the … Read More...
Recycled drink umbrellas are great for making festive lampshades
Nothing says festive quite like drink umbrellas. They can be used to embellish all sorts of things like this paper ball lantern. I bet you can embellish virtually any lampshade with the drink umbrellas. Pop on over to Helen Clyde’s … Read More...
How to make an eco-friendly “green” teepee
This looks like so much fun and pretty too. If you like growing things and creating a pretty play place check out this fun way to make a teepee with plants over at the blog Artful Parent. What kid wouldn’t … Read More...
60 recycled and upcycled fun fences
This fence is made from recycled pallets and it looks like it would be so much fun to make! Maybe as a family or group project? Pop on over to the blog Coach Decor for a great collection of 60 … Read More...
No Sew Fabric Pumpkins – Upcycle Your Old Shirts and Sweaters
While it is just past the first day of summer and what does that mean? Why, crafting for Fall of course! They recycled clothing pumpkins are just the Summer for Fall projects and they are so easy to make. If … Read More...
How to make washi tape and popsicle stick frames
Nothing says summer more to me than a good old fashion popsicle stick craft project. Combine a classic craft with new-ish on the scene washi tape and you’ve got yourself a pretty project perfect for all ages. Pop on over … Read More...
Recycled pool noodle 4th of July decorations
These are touted as Popsicles but they can also be flipped upside down and they are firecrackers. So you can make both with just a few red, while, and blue pool noodles
. Swim on over to the blog Decoro360 … Read More...
Smashing buttons
Yes you read right, smashed buttons. This is a little bit therapy, a little bit recycled craft. Who doesn’t love a little therapy with their crafting? So pop on over to Christina Marie’s blog to read her interesting story on … Read More...
How to make pom pom sparklers for 4th of July
I usually strive to make my pom poms as dense as possible but these sparse ones make great sparklers featured in a recycled jar don’t they? Pop on over to the blog Craft Klatch for the tutorial and video on … Read More...
Super fun way to make a secret nook
As a kid I used to tuck a blanket into the top drawer of a desk and snuggle in under the desk with a pillow to read and play. This use of 2 filing cabinets look like a great way … Read More...
How to make fruit inspired mason jar decorations
Mason Jars are always perfect for entertaining but get kicked up for Summer parties with decoupage and tissue paper! These super cute and trendy watermelon, strawberry and pineapple Mason Jars start with torn pieces colored tissue paper and decoupage medium. … Read More...
Giant recycled cupcakes- Yummmm!
Now this looks like soooo much silly fun. I bet all my friends would love to come to this art gathering. Pop on over to the blog Art Bar for the tutorial on how to set up a giant recycled … Read More...
Recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder and more!
Now this looks like one of those vintage crafts from Pack-o-Fun magazine, doesn’t it? I love the vintage quality but I bet it would work in a modern theme. This fun recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder is part … Read More...
Great collection of recycled 2 liter bottle planters
I bet these would be a great summer projects. When your done with your soda save the container and use the amazing collection of ideas over at El Como De Las Cosas to create recycled plastic bottle planters in … Read More...
Fun idea for embellishing a chain link fence with knitting and plants
What an interesting combination of elements! Generally speaking chain link fences aren’t considered pretty but add some knitting and plants and boy what change. This would be a fun idea to upcycle your swatches into plant pockets or in my … Read More...
Make a miniature postcard from a recycled photo
I am soooooo doing this! I send out snail mail using collections of vintage postage
I get at Stamp Shows. I love making a collage of them to add up to 55 cents and decorating the envelope. I even have … Read More...
Great collection of DIY recycled flag projects
I love this idea for turning nature into an American flag. It seems so fitting. This idea for making an American flag by painting sticks is included in a great collection of all sorts of ways to make flags of … Read More...
Fun idea for upcycling a keyboard
If you dread sitting at your computer maybe adding a bit of color and cute images may be just the ticket to making computer time a bit more fun. This computer keyboard has been upcycled into a toy for kids … Read More...
How to fold an easy treat bag
This folded treat bag is featured using scrapbook paper but I bet it would work with all sorts of recycled papers. Pop on over to the blog Cosmo Cricket for the step by step tutorial on how to fold an … Read More...