I just happen to be saving some large spools of thread and yarn to use to make decorations. I love this cone of thread embellished with 4th of July decor featured at the blog Crafty Goodies. Connie sent in a … Read More...
6 Upcycled DIY Patio Furniture Tutorials
We are spending more and more time outside now that the weather is warming, so why not make your outdoor space more beautiful and more enjoyable? A nice piece of patio furniture
can make all the difference in your patio area. However, … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Door Hanger
Recycle some cardboard packaging with some stamping, heat embossing and metal embellishments for a lovely home décor door hanger. Find directions over on the Rainbow Crafty Kari blog. I love how she totally changes the look of her embellishments … Read More...
How to make tie dyed wall art
The possibilities for this technique are endless! The idea of using a multi-level hanger as a base for fabric art is just amazing. Pop on over to the link Sarah sent in to the blog Home-ology for the tutorial on … Read More...
How to make a recycled bamboo shade necklace
This has to fall under the list of most dramatic transformations! Pop on over to the link Monica sent into the post at Crafts at Squidoo that features a tutorial on how to make a necklace from recycled bamboo window … Read More...
How to make a 4th of July fire cracker decoration
Here is a quick and easy fun summer project to use to decorate for the 4th of July. I bet it would make a fun centerpiece. pop on over to Craftside for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More...
How to make a cute flag decoration for the 4th of July
This is a great 4th of July decoration but really a flag is fun to decorate with year round. Pop on over to the link Holly sent in to the blog The Coconut Head’s Survival Guide for the family friendly … Read More...
How to recycled junk mail and leaf flower art
I’ve posted about recycled paper flowers and crafts with junk mail but today’s project sent in by Elise featured at the blog Grow Creative has another fun element-real leaves with a touch of paint.
Love using natural materials … Read More...
How to make a paper straw 4th of July decoration
This straw decoration would work great for any patriotic holiday or mix up the colors and shapes and you could make it for just about anything. Pop on over to the link Shirley sent in to the blog Satisfaction Through … Read More...
How to make a pretty wrapping paper storage bucket
Wrapping paper is one of those tricky things to store. I happen to keep mine in a fun kid’s trash can but this idea sent in by Amy to the blog Joyful Daisy where there is an easy and festive … Read More...
How to make a recycled cardboard shirt folder
Here is a fun idea that would make a unique Father’s Day gift perfect to customize for your Dad. Pop on over to the link Rose sent in to the blog Fine Craft Guild where there is an easy tutorial … Read More...
7 Crafts To Use Your Extra Bottle Caps
Whether you collect them, or just save them for some project you are hoping to find, bottle caps are a classic in the craft world. Their small size makes it easy to use the singular for a mini-project, or you … Read More...
Recycled jar Father’s Day gift
This just melts my heart. What dad wouldn’t want to get a jar filled with cute and loving messages for dad to read from their kiddos. Pop on over to the link Lisa sent in to the blog Cucicucicoo for … Read More...
Father’s Day tool box of treats
What guy (and even some gals) wouldn’t love this cute recycled bottle and carrier turned into a tool box style tote filled with treats? Pop on over to the blog Crafti Staci to see her treat tote tutorial. You … Read More...
How to make a recycled fabric pom pom
This is so festive and cute! Pop on over to the link Keeley sent in to the blog Hope and Gloria for the tutorial on how to make a recycled fabric pom pom. What a great way to use … Read More...
How to make recycled ceiling panel magnetic boards
I have another first today! Can I get a whooo-hooo? Pop on over to the link Amy Jo sent in to the blog The Little Moments where there is a tutorial on how to make a magnetic board out of … Read More...
How to make a recycled glow in the dark dandelion
Isn’t it cool when something you make is fun to look at during the day and at night? Pop on over to the link Mona sent in to the blog Craft Klatch where there is a great tutorial on how … Read More...
How to make recycled Easter egg fireflies
Oh I remember many summer nights watching fireflies in the back yard so when Julie sent in the link to the blog Emma Owl that features a tutorial on how to make fireflies out of recycled plastic Easter eggs I … Read More...
How to make paper rose pens
Wouldn’t it be fun to give someone a bouquet of flowers that were also pens? Well if you or someone you know who would like a paper flower on a pen, pop on over to the blog Make It Easy … Read More...
Use recycled plastic food containers as last minute gift boxes
If you buy your produce in little plastic boxes and keep them to reuse try dressing them up with some decorative paper and they make great little gift boxes. Pop on over to the link Teri sent in to the … Read More...
