Paint samples can be such a fun recycled element to craft with. I thought I’d try die cutting one my favorite alphabet set by Leonie Pujol to make a bookmark.
Paint samples come in lots of different sizes and shapes … Read More...
Stamped and colored inspirational quote clipboard
I love clipboards as an organizational tool. I think I started using them when I worked on set as it made taking notes and keeping track of scripts easy. I currently like them for use when I’m coloring on the … Read More...
Origami Animal Friends: Fold 35 of your favorite dogs, cats, rabbits, and more
Giveaway- Origami Animal Friends: Fold 35 of your favorite dogs, cats, rabbits, and more
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 6th, 2017 and you are in the running for this adorable origami book and coordinating paper.
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How to make a recycled crib American flag decoration
I think this may be a first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a craft made from a recycled crib base-the spring tension section that the mattress rests on. Pop on over to the link Tracy sent … Read More...
Baby shoe wall art
How cute is this idea for upcycling baby shoes as they grow out of them? Best yet you can make two and give one to a special relative or friend. This baby shoe wall art idea was found at the … Read More...
Cute kitties cut from recycled plastic bottles
I love the kitties in my neighborhood and these cute kitties cut from recycled plastic bottles are such a great idea featured at the blog Atelier Carmen are so inspiring. I bet it would be easy to make puppies, bunnies … Read More...
Butterscotch candy bees made with wiggle eyes
When I spotted these little butterscotch candy bees I smiled because they brought back memories of my grandmother who always had these candies in her purse. Hers didn’t have wiggle eyes glued on them and little black stripes to look … Read More...
Mixed-media scrap wood bud vase
Making things out of unconventional and unexpected materials is pretty much what we recycled crafters are all about. This cute little bud vase is made out of a scrap piece of 2×4 and something that I bet not too many … Read More...
Recycled book page hot air balloon decoration
Hot air balloons are such a fun image to work with and this set of Crafter’s Companion die cut and rubberstamps that include a vintage hot air balloon with 2 inspirational sentiments made me want to make a wall hanging … Read More...
Embellish tea lights, straws and party banner with rolled paper flowers
Parties can be a fun reason to craft and making your own party accessories that all coordinate perfectly can be a bit addictive. And if you die cut then you know how easy it is to make lots of something.… Read More...
7 DIY wood projects including a USB cover
If you’re into working with wood and like simple projects that aren’t too complicated pop on over to link Kevin sent in to the blog Home Decor Expert where he put together a group of 7 easy DIY wood projects … Read More...
Tiny Tabletop Gardens: 35 projects for super-small spaces?outdoors and in
Giveaway- Tiny Tabletop Gardens: 35 projects for super-small spaces?outdoors and in
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 28, 2017 and you are in the running for this fun book filled with all sorts of great ideas for unusual … Read More...
Die cut duck tape flowers are perfect to embellish flip-flops
Every summer I like to get new flip flops and of course that means new opportunities to embellish them. Duck tape is the perfect material as it holds up so well to the elements. And it die cuts like a … Read More...
Watermelon painted rocks-part 2
Yesterday I shared my new summer watermelon hat and flip-flop painting tutorial. Today is the second part of my watermelon painting fun. I am a little obsessed with word rocks and rock painting. So I thought that it would … Read More...
How to paint a watermelon hat and flip-flops
Painting some new summer accessories like a wide-brimmed hat and flip-flops with Testors craft paint can be a fun project as each summer can have a new theme and color scheme – this year it is watermelon for me! If … Read More...
How to make a super-sized sprinkle pill paperweight
Making super-sized crafts is so fun! Anytime you can take a tiny object and make it BIG along with cute oh and functional that is a winner of a craft. That is just what this supersized pill is. Pop on … Read More...
Gear up for a great Father’s Day card tutorial
Cardmaking is so fun and making a Father’s Day card is one of my favorite holidays to get out the dies, rubberstamps and the rest of the fun stuff in the crafting stash. For the card base I embossed a … Read More...
How to make pom pom Christmas ornaments
Crafters know you can never start your Christmas crafting too early especially when it involves collecting recycled materials. This project calls for plastic bottle caps so start collecting them now and gather up your pretty yarns. Pop on over to … Read More...
Giveaway- Make Your Own Pure Mineral Makeup book and supplies
Today I have super cool special giveaway! Leave a comment in today’s post by June 14th, 2017 and you are in the running for a copy of Make Your Own Pure Mineral Makeup: 79 Easy Hypoallergenic Recipes for Radiant Beauty… Read More...
How to make 4th of July poppers
Are you collecting up ideas for celebrating the 4th of July? If so these poppers would be a fun addition to the festivities. And if you don’t already save your tp tubes for crafting start now and you’ll have enough … Read More...