This is another of my favorite twofers. A project the kiddos will have fun making then playing with.
Pop on over to the blog Frugal Fun 4 Boys for the tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard marble run… Read More...
May the 4th Be With You Craft recycled plastic Easter egg Weeble Wobbles
Now this technique for turning recycled plastic Easter eggs into Weeble Wobbles is just too cool. I want to paint them in all sorts of themes. But to celebrate May the 4th Be With you day try out the Star … Read More...
The easiest no-sew interchangeable button bracelet
I am really excited about this new interchangeable no-sew button bracelet kit available at Buttons Galore. The possibilities are truly endless! Use the buttons that come in the kit that are beyond cute (and kid friendly) to beautiful elegant and … Read More...
Upcycle books with your own stamped quotes
This recycled book project really has unlimited possibilities. Over at the blog Junque to Jewels there is a tutorial on how to stamp on recycled books and stack them to make your favorite quote or sentiment. Not a stamper? … Read More...
How to make recycled paper coil beads
Generally when you say coiled paper beads you think of the ones you see showing the flat side of the paper and are more like a tube or elliptical shaped but these coiled paper beads you see the folded edge. … Read More...
How to make cardboard cacti
I have been playing around with organic oval shapes in my paintings and when I spotted these cardboard cacti made out of oval-ish shapes I thought I could paint the shapes all funky colors and make silly cacti. Maybe even … Read More...
Big bunch of mask (sleeping) ideas
I was looking around for some scrap fabric projects and then I thought about the fact that I need a new eye mask cover for my ice pack. While looking around I nearly dropped my laptop when I spotted this … Read More...
Flip a “boy” shaped cookie cutter to make a bunny shape
I bet if you have cookie cutters you just might have a “boy” shaped cookie cutter. If so you are all set to make bunny shapes holding little eggs. They look like the classic Peep bunnies. Along with using this … Read More...
How to make floating greenery votives
Hey there! I just discovered a new crafting project and I’m so excited to share it with you. Have you heard of floating greenery votive holders? They’re these amazing little candle holders that have floating greenery inside, and they look … Read More...
Twine Wrapped Easter Egg Holder Upcycle DIY
Do you like zen projects that can take a bit of time but are relaxing? Then I bet you will like this this great way to recycle those cheap plastic eggs you see at Easter time! Twine wrapped plastic eggs … Read More...
Easy recycled shoe eco Friendly Bird Feeders
OK- here is a new one that looks so cute. It is the kind of thing that will make you do a double take when you spot it. Especially when the tree has several shoes on it (see an expample … Read More...
great collection of fun ways to display jewelry
I bet a lot of you do craft shows? Well, even if you don’t you probably have some jewelry you may not have an opportunity to wear a lot but still would love to enjoy looking at regularly and make … Read More...
Easy recycled cardboard box Easter basket
I kind of love the simplicity of this undecorated recycled cardboard box Easter basket — it has a charm all its own! The clean, neutral look offers a blank canvas that could easily be transformed into a stunning Easter basket. … Read More...
How To Stop Mason Jar Lids From Rusting
This is just a great tip- using a plastic lid from a peanut butter jar with a mason jar when storing in the freezer to prevent rust. As we all try to reduce our single use containers- storage in pretty … Read More...
Easter decoration “mashup”
Vintage kitchen tools can be fun to decorate with just on their own but add some adorable spring and Easter elements and you have a real centerpiece. Pop on over to the blog Zetta’s Aprons for a whole collection of … Read More...
How to make a recycled denim pocket Easter bunny
What a great spin on an Easter basket….bunny. It is amazing how many projects you can make with recycled denim and the pockets. Hop on over to the blog Salvage sister and mister for the step by step tutorial and … Read More...
How to make a recycled Plastic Egg Carton Wreath
Don’t toss those clear plastic egg cartons, you can remove the cups and make a darling fresh as spring wreath. Pop on over to Whimziville for the step by step tutorial on how to make a recycled plastic egg carton … Read More...
Super easy way to make epoxy and glitter jewelry
Epoxy can have the perception of being a challenging material to work with. I am a little intimidated by it. But it is on my list to experiment with using molds. Well, this tutorial that uses tape, wire and glitter … Read More...
Fun and functional recycled creamer container Easter bunnies
Sometime when you recycle a container it looses some of its function or the function is limited. In this case you can still open and close and keep the new contents fresh after transforming this creamer container into an Easter … Read More...
Recycled matchbox “card” and lots more recycled art
If you like making mixed-media projects that include shadow boxes and little scenes over at the blog Paper Artsy there is an amazing collection shadow box mixed-media art that includes this adorable matchbox greeting card. I bet these little … Read More...