I love Christmas wrapping paper
. I tend to go a bit nuts buying it during after Christmas sales and then using it the following year. I would like it to have more of a lifespan though. This great idea … Read More...
15 great upcycling Christmas ideas
Christmas is just around the corner and you may be in need of some last minute decorations or cards, this collection of 15 Christmas upcycling ideas featured at the blog Salvage Sister and Mister is perfect for all sorts of … Read More...
Giveaway- Knitted Animal Cozies: 35 woolly creatures to keep things safe and warm
Giveaway- Knitted Animal Cozies: 35 woolly creatures to keep things safe and warm
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 30th, 2016 and you are in the running for this adorable book on knitting cozies for just about everything … Read More...
How to make wine glass lampshades
Looking for a fun way to add a “Light” touch to your holiday decorating? Why not try making mini wine glass lampshades that you can customize with all sorts of drawing, stamping and stenciling. Pop on over to the Clearsnap … Read More...
How to make cardboard gingerbread houses
Gingerbread houses are a holiday staple. If you want to make a bunch to decorate with why not make them out of recycled cardboard? Pop on over to the link Mark sent in to his blog Make Your Mark! for … Read More...
How to make recycled nespresso cup jewelry
If you have a nespresso coffee machine 
I bet you have asked yourself what you could make with the little pretty cups after you have made a delicious cup of coffee with them. Well, Rose sent in this link to … Read More...
How to make tea Christmas trees
Last year I made a tea cup countdown Christmas tree and when I spotted these adorable little tea Christmas trees I knew just what I wanted to make this year. Pop on over to the blog Thirsty For Tea for … Read More...
Book Review: Rag Rugs, Pillows, and More: Over 30 Ways to Upcycle Fabric for the Home
Calling all fabric hoarders (you know who you are—we see that stash of old T-shirts, faded curtains, and worn-out bedsheets)! If you’re anything like me and can’t bear to toss a single scrap of fabric, then Rag Rugs, Pillows, and … Read More...
How to make a recycled scarf wreath
This wreath is made with a woven scarf but I happen to have gone a little crazy knitting skinny scarves and I still love them but I don’t wear them. This is a perfect re-use and best yet I can … Read More...
Light up paint by numbers – new spin on a classic craft
If you read this blog regularly you know how much I love things that light up. So when I got this light up paint by numbers canvas from Plaid I was so excited! As you can see I improvised a … Read More...
How to make a Bob Ross mini doll
Oh how I love Bob Ross, I think he was probably the first professional artistic influence in my life. I was captivated by what he created before my eyes. This tiny little collapsing dancing doll is also a fun throw … Read More...
How to make giant ball ornaments
If you like to decorate BIG these ornaments sure fit the bill. And they are easy and only require easy to find recycled materials. pop on over to the blog Smart School House for the easy tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make Beach themed sea glass Christmas trees
Sea Glass
is so pretty and just happens to be a great color for a Christmas tree. I never thought of combining these two elements but thanks to the blog Embrace My Space you too can make a fun tiny … Read More...
Giveaway-Magical Miniature Gardens and Homes: Create Tiny Worlds of Fairy Magic & Delight with Natural, Handmade Décor
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 16, 2016 and you are in the running for this darling miniature making book.… Read More...
Scrap fabric dolls perfect for Christmas decorations
Small scraps of fabric can be fun to play with and mix together to make colorful little dolls like these. At first I thought they were made with a clothes pin base but they are actually made with an optional … Read More...
Giveaway- Stress Less Coloring Tranquil Patterns
Giveaway- Stress Less Coloring – Tranquil Patterns: 100+ Coloring Pages for Peace and Relaxation
Leave a comment in today’s post by Dec 12, 2016 and you are in the running for this pretty coloring book perfect to balance out this … Read More...
Recycled map and crayon teacher gift
This project is so cute and I bet the kiddos would love to make them for all their teachers, I know I would like to make them. Using crayon wrappers is just a great source for colored paper – I … Read More...
Forbidden Root bottle cap countdown wreath calendar
As promised I am sharing this year’s countdown calendar. It’s made with these really cool Forbidden Root bottle caps that have beautiful art in the inside and tiny clothes pins all mounted on an embroidery hoop.
As my eyesight … Read More...
How to make recycled teddy bear jar Christmas light decorations
Ho Ho Ho my recycled teddy bear cookie jars say! With an easy coat of paint with an Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit , Mini Powairpod AirBrainz Air Compressor and some free downloadable graphics from below you too can upcycle a … Read More...
Recycled matchbox countdown calendar
It’s no secret I love countdown calendars. In fact I will be sharing the one I have made for this year soon. But Daria of the blog Kittenhood sent in a link to hers that I think is just adorable! … Read More...