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...
How to make a sea shell memory box from your summer travels
If your summer plans include a trip to the beach and you think you might want to remember it next winter why not plan ahead and gather up some shells, sand and snap a few pictures so you can make … Read More...
How to make a pineapple out of a recycled pine cone
I can’t help myself but I pick up pine cones on my walks regularly. They are so pretty all by themselves. But during the summer they don’t tend to fit into the decor. Well, that has changed with this cute … Read More...
How to make a recycled toy truck succulent planter
If you live in a small space but still want to have living plants around you here is probably the tiniest garden ever! Not to mention cute and recycled! Pop on over to the blog Lu Loves Handmade for the … Read More...
Giveaway- Handwoven Home: Weaving Techniques, Tips, and Projects for the Rigid-Heddle Loom
Giveaway- Handwoven Home: Weaving Techniques, Tips, and Projects for the Rigid-Heddle Loom
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 8, 2017 and you are in the running for this beautiful weaving tutorial and project book.
Open to U.S residents … Read More...
Tiny Tikies made out of recycled corks
Recycled Wine corks are as much fun to collect (drinking wine) 🙂 as they are to craft with. Tiki faces are a classic summertime decorating theme so why not carve up a bunch of these fun tiki with your Dremel … Read More...
Red, White and Blue bug-away candle holders
Making things that are cute is fun but if they also are functional well, that’s just super-crafting! What is the bane of a summertime event? Bugs. So why not make some pretty red, white and blue scented candle holders that … Read More...
How to make plastic cup twirlers
Whipping up some last minute red, white and blue decorations for 4th of July can be easy with what you have on hand from your plastic cup stash. Grab your scissors and pop on over to the blog I Can … Read More...