Jars are probably the most readily available recycled craft item as so much of the food we eat comes in them. I recently just started to buy yogurt in glass jars, they are so cute! Just like these mason jars … Read More...
Donut you love Dad?
This is the perfect last minute treat for Dad. Pop on over to the blog Mortiz Fine Design for the free downloadable printable of this Father’s Day donut wrap. I bet these wraps could be modified with all sorts … Read More...
A button heart is a win on a vintage Bingo card for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up and that means card making is on the agenda. This card features a recycled vintage Bingo card but they are easy to find on line and download to print if you don’t happen to have … Read More...
How to make an award perfect for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you are like me, you like to make dad a fun little memento that let’s him know just how much you love him. This Best Dad award ribbon is perfect. If … Read More...
How to make yarn turtles
This is such a great spin on the traditional god’s eye yarn wrapping project. Simply use fat popsicle sticks, paint them green and bam! You’ve got cute turtles with just a few wraps of yarn! Pop on over to the … Read More...
9 fun glow-in-the-dark projects great for summer fun
I love glow-in-the-dark projects, especially for summer as the nights are warm and being outside can be so festive. Why not make the yard really fun? Pop on over to the blog DIY Home Sweet Home for a great list … Read More...
Giveaway- Sewing School Quilts: 15 Projects Kids Will Love to Make; Stitch Up a Patchwork Pet, Scrappy Journal, T-Shirt Quilt, and More
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 7th, 2018 and you are in the running for this … Read More...
45 cactus and succulent planters
I have more succulents in my yard than I can keep up with. They multiply like bunnies! So I am always on the lookout for fun ways to incorporate them into projects. This terrarium with a vintage Matchbox car is … Read More...
How to marblize rocks to decorate for summer
Ooooohh aren’t these pretty? And I bet they would look spectacular both inside as decor and outside mixed in with the blooming flowers. Pop on over to the blog Kiwi Co. for the step by step tutorial on how to … Read More...
Summer Themed Mini String Art, Plus free easy templates
Over at Every Day Mom Ideas there are mini string art templates that are FREE and easy to make in less than 20 minutes. Anyone can make these Summer Themed string art wood blocks. Choose from six different summer designs: … Read More...
Repurposed Plastic Bottle Succulents and Terrarium
These mini succulents are so cute in their tiny terrariums. The plants are made from repurposed plastic bottles and the terrarium is an old Nutella jar. So this twofer project of a display cloche and the item displayed a recycled … Read More...
Ice Dyeing Tutorial – Upcycle Old Clothes with Beautiful Tie-Dye Effects
Give your old clothes a vibrant new life with this stunning ice dyeing technique! This beginner-friendly ice dye tutorial shows you how to upcycle t-shirts, dresses, and fabric scraps into one-of-a-kind pieces bursting with color.
Using just ice, powdered … Read More...
Embroidery with beads and sequins displayed on an antler
Embroidery is such a great craft in that it is so portable. It is also fun to bling it up with sequins and beads. Once you have created a little piece of thread art why not display it by hanging … Read More...
How to make a cup container
This step by step tutorial on how to fold a cup into a container is from the blog How To Recycle. Like this idea and want more super recycled decorating and craft ideas pop on over to this blog. … Read More...
Recycled Pizza box easel
Over at the blog Growing a Green Family there is an interesting discussion about a new pizza box that is reusable. I think this is great as pizza boxes can really add up in the recycle bin. But if you … Read More...
5 Emergency kits to make using an Altoids tin
Do you like to be prepared outdoors or in the city when a bit of first aid, sewing or light is needed? Well, over at One Good Thing there are 5 emergency kits listed that all fir in a recycled … Read More...
How to make an elegant animal candle holder
This little squirrel candle holder is just adorable and so elegant. If you like to dress up your Birthday cakes and cupcakes with pretty candle holders pop on over to the blog Emma Walsh Design for the tutorial on how … Read More...
Repurpose word stencils to make your own quotes
I love this quote, “Moms are like buttons they hold everything together” and I loved the stitch font of Plaid’s stencils. If you are looking to make a button box for Mother’s Day pop on over to Buttons Galore … Read More...
Recycled wine crate rolling cart
Anything on wheels is a winning design in my book. I am constantly moving things around in my house as well as my studio. This idea for turning 3 recycled wine crates into a rolling storage cart is so pretty … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial on how to make a paper cactus
I don’t know why but making a cactus out of paper or crocheting them just is funny. They look so cute. These paper cacti are so easy and I bet would look fun out of recycled cardboard boxes maybe? Pop … Read More...