I love projects that include the template you need to make them. You too? Well, if you like this cute geometric garland and want to make one of your own pop on over to the link Rachel sent in to … Read More...
How to make a recycled clock cloche
When I first read the description in the suggestion email I wondered how a clock could be a cloche but I forgot about these types of clocks. Brilliant! I am not a fan of this style clock but I am … Read More...
Recycled Cup and pumpkin bat Halloween decorations
October 31st falls on a weekend this year, so you finally have an excuse to throw a Halloween bash without worrying about waking up the kids for school the next day. Whether you’re hosting a family fright fest or a … Read More...
How to make a Boo pennant decoration
Sometimes you don’t have a good spot to hang a pennant banner. Have no fear, Lisa of the blog Mabey She Made It came up with a clever way to use recycled cans as a base to hang a fun … Read More...
How to make a pixelated wall decoration
This is soooooo pretty! And the best part for me is that it could be made all with individual squares so that you could keep rearranging the squares. I have a lot of scrap 2x4s and I always looking for … Read More...
How to make a googly eyes Halloween wreath
Eyeballs tend to play a big part in my Halloween decorations and this googly eye and ping pong ball
wreath would make a great addition! Pop on over to the blog Number 2 Pencil for the tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make hoop and yarn Halloween decorations
I think embroidery hoops are my latest favorite craft supply. I have been seeing lots of great projects out there and I think 3 of my last bunch of projects have used embroidery hoops. Pop on over to Crafting E … Read More...
Bubble wrap corn and more Thanksgiving decorations
I know it is barely Halloween season but you can never start too soon thinking ahead to next holiday especially when you craft with recycled materials as it may take some time to gather them up. When I spotted this … Read More...
How to make recycled wine cork letters
This project will take some serious collecting but for some it may be the “tasty” part of the project (like for me!) I love how using the Wine corks on end makes them look like dots and the colors are … Read More...
How to make scrap wood pumpkins
It doesn’t feel like fall here in SoCal but I can fix that by a least decorating like it is. This link sent in by Shelley to the blog Sew and Dipity is just the thing to make my yard … Read More...
Giveaway: Fiskars Duck Edition Scissors and Craft Books
We have a great giveaway that features 2 pairs of Fiskars Duck Edition Scissors and copies of the books How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments: Trims, Rosettes, Sculptures, and Baubles for Fashion, Decor, and Crafts and The Book Art … Read More...
How to make a recycled denim pocket pillow
Using the pocket part of a pair of jeans in projects is so fun. I really like how Pam used a modified log cabin/ crazy quilt style to make concentric squares to frame the pocket. Pop on over to the … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
I know that making pillows with t-shirts is one of those classic recycled projects but I wanted to share this one because I simple love the scale of the image on the t-shirt and how great it looks as a … Read More...
How to make badminton shuttlecock lights garland
I am a big fan of badminton shuttlecocks and so this idea for turning them into a light garland is so pretty. It would fun to illuminate a back yard especially with summer just a few days away. Pop on … Read More...
How to make a vintage clipboard display
I call this perfect timing! I was just trimming a tree in my yard so I have some nice pieces of wood that could use to make this innovative project sent in by Connie. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
How to make wooden backdrops
Since so many of you were interested in the faux driftwood project I featured I bet you will like this link Nikki sent in tho the blog Tikkido where there is a great tutorial on how to make weathered wood … Read More...
How to make a recycled dryer sheet wreath
If I hadn’t written in the title what this pretty wreath is made from I bet you would never have guessed. Pop on over to Beth Watson’s blog to see her tutorial on how to make a pretty recycled dryer … Read More...
How to make fingerprint flowers and decorated vases
I love using nature’s own “rubber stamp” aka the fingerprint to make a craft and then make coordinated vases to display the project. Pop on over to this link that Amanda sent in to her blog Crafts By Amanda on … Read More...
How to make an artichoke out of recycled spoons
I never, ever, ever thought I would ever type the title of this post but, yup, you read it right! You can thank Mona for sending in this link to Craft Klatch where there is a tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make a pegboard art
Yes I call this art! It is so pretty and happy! Pop on over to the blog Punk Project to see how to paint a pegboard and make it art.
