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...
Easiest image transfer method for embroidery on clothes
If you like to upcycle and customize your clothes with stitching and embellishments like sequins you may struggle with how to get the images onto the fabric. Pop on over to Buttons Galore blog to see a super easy way … Read More...
How to dye buttons
Wow! Who knew you could dye buttons? But, you can. This really opens up all sorts of customizing and artsy opportunities. Pop on over to the blog Fiberluscious for the step by step tutorial on how to dye buttons. … Read More...
How to make a cute felt purse with sparkly eyelashes
This felt purse embellished with sequins was so easy to make with Crafter’s Companion Gemini purse dies and Buttons Galore sequins.
I die cut 2 pieces of pink felt for the body of the purse and 1 piece of … Read More...
Toy cars on jars for Father’s Day
These toy cars on jars are orriginally made for wedding showers but I bet they would make a great Father’s day gift. What dad would like a set of these in maybe his favorite team colors? He can organize is … Read More...
3 colanders make great storage
Can you ever really have too much storage or be too organized? Yah, I didn’t think so. This idea for taking 3 colanders and hanging them vertically is both pretty and a big space saver. pop on over to Rachael … Read More...
How to make modern faceted tea light holders
I was so intrigued when I spotted this tea light holder. It was so modern and stylish. Then to find out how easy it is to make I can’t wait to try it out. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
How to make lace and rick rack necklaces with buttons and charms
Lace is on so many things these days. And it comes in so many styles. If you like the look as much as I do pop on over to the Buttons Galore and More blog to see the step by … Read More...
How to make paper bunny favors
I know Easter was yesterday but I spotted this adorable paper bunny favor and I bet it could be used for all sorts of springtime events. Even maybe a teacher gift or class treat? Hop on over to the blog … Read More...
How to make a recycled Easter basket planter
I absolutely love finding new and creative ways to transform ordinary baskets into something truly unique. You may remember my Basket Christmas Tree, which was a fun and festive project. Well, this latest idea for taking traditional baskets and … Read More...