If you like making tiny decorations this little button bouquet is perfect. Grab an old wooden spool and some wire and you are on your way. Thanks go out to Lynn of the blog Happier Than a Pig in Mud … Read More...
How to decorate your front door like a mummy for Halloween
Is this cute or what? And so simple! I bet this would be easy to do on my front gate as well! Pop on over to the blog Honey and Fitz for the easy tutorial on how to wrap your … Read More...
How to make a recycled denim pennant banner
Denim is such a versatile material and what I like most about this project is that it uses the side seems as a decorative element along the top of the triangles. Pop on over to the blog Skip to my … Read More...
How to make a honey bee and beehive decoration
These little guys are so darn cute! And the beehive- another great use for recycled TP tubes. They are simply amazing how they can be transformed. Buzz on over to the blog iCreativeIdeas for the step by step tutorial on … Read More...
How to make a string and stick spider web
I like making things out of natural elements like sticks and it sometimes takes me a while to find the right ones for a project. I’m glad I spotted this cool stick spider web this early in the summer as … Read More...
Upcycle a piano into a desk
I’ve kind of always wanted a piano but since I don’t play I could never rationalize the space it would take up. That has now changed after spotting this fun transformation from piano to glass desk. Pop on over to … Read More...
Great funky shelf idea
If you are just a bit handy with basic tools I bet this crazy funky shelf would be pretty easy to make with a bit of scrap or recycled lumber, screws and brackets. Pop on over to the blog Tete … Read More...
Christmas in July- How to make a recycled saw Christmas tree decoration
I hope you are a fan of Christmas in July posts. I am in the mood to craft Christmas. As a recycled crafter we need to collect up our recycled supplies and by gathering our ideas now in the summer … Read More...
How to make recycled can windspinners
I think it’s so fun to transform a modern container into a fun retro style decoration. Soda and beer cans come in beautiful colors and I bet virtually all of them would look great as a windspinner. Pop on over … Read More...
How to make a display wall
I think this looks pretty empty! Modern squares in all different black and white papers with a pop of green is just calling for creativity to be featured here. Pop on over to the blog Learning in Wonderland to see … Read More...
Cloud vase wall decor
Oooooooh isn’t this pretty and dainty? Those little test tubes are perfect for putting all sorts of flowers in. Pop on over to the blog La Litterature Gourmande for the complete tutorial on how to make a recycled hanger cloud… Read More...
Recycled strainer makes a great embroidery surface
I love cross stitch and embroidery. I am thrilled clever crafters are coming up with new and unique surfaces to stitch on like this awesome idea to embroider on a strainer. Pop on over to Jans Schwester’s blog to see … Read More...
How to make a message globe for Earth Day
With Earth Day on Friday I thought this project featured over at Morena’s corner might be of interest to all who like to craft for every holiday. I like the idea of putting words on all sorts of objects. Pop … Read More...
Great bunch of creative ways to repurposed kitchen stuff
Vintage kitchen stuff has a great look to it but we rarely use it in today’s cooking. This list of ways to repurpose kitchen items featured at the blog Knick of Time is filled with all sorts of inspiration that … Read More...
How to make an action figure lamp
I bet if you walked into a room this lamp would look like a classic lamp base but as you get closer and you realize it is made with Avengers action figures. Head on over to Downtwobane’s post to see … Read More...
22 ways to use recycled leather belts
This project solves two problems in such a pretty way. I tend to keep my magazines but I am running out of shelf space. This idea to make a great base for a side table with rolled up magazines and … Read More...
Pretty gift topper
This is such a great idea, it’s one of those, why didn’t I think of that. Well, the designer over at the blog ‘a casarella did and you can get these little clothes pins spray painted silver or gold topped … Read More...
How to make super sized button wall art
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Sometimes all it takes to make something ordinary into something extraordinary is to make it BIG. And that is the case with these fun giant buttons! Pop on over to the blog Decor and the Dog for the tutorial on… Read More...
How to wood burn a “couple” set of letters
Initials are a fun way decorate and wouldn’t these letters with an ampersand make a great gift for newlyweds or an anniversary gift? To embellish the surface I wood burned the letters with their own letter and the ampersand with … Read More...
A whole bunch of ways to recycle sewing patterns
Graphics on vintage sewing patterns are so fun. They are a great look back at fashion and styles. Over at the blog House Revivals there is a great collection of ideas on how to use recycled sewing patterns all sorts … Read More...