Who knew it could be as simple as a recycled piece of cardboard and a scrap of sheer curtain fabric to make a mini silk screening setup.
Well, it is. Pop on over to the blog Cloth Paper Scissors for … Read More ...
Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
Who knew it could be as simple as a recycled piece of cardboard and a scrap of sheer curtain fabric to make a mini silk screening setup.
Well, it is. Pop on over to the blog Cloth Paper Scissors for … Read More ...
I have a big stash of silicone molds. I love working with them as they are so flexible that anything is easy to get out. The old hard plastic candy molds worked great with chocolate and soap but other things … Read More ...
I have posted other recycled cardboard sculpture crafts but today’s really caught my eye for two reasons. The first is the fun way simple patterns created on the surfaces really made this look modern and fun. The second was using … Read More ...
Lighting based on nature is such a great combo. Better yet making it with a recycled jar just puts it in my to make world. Pop on over to the blog Ideas 2 Live 4 for the step by step … Read More ...
Isn’t this ball of recycled fiber just gorgeous! If you agree and have some old clothes of textiles you want to recycle into something pretty why not try making some rainbow twine. I bet you could use it for all … Read More ...
This definitely falls in the category of “I had no idea!” Yes you can make your own splatter-able paint balls. Better yet if you want to teach to kiddos (and adults too) a bit of science this is just such … Read More ...
I just finished flicking through “Upcycling Crafts (4th Edition): 100 Upcycling Projects That Reuse Old Clothes to Create Modern Fashion Accessories“.
If you’re someone who loves to upcycle and be crafty, then this book is a must-have.
The … Read More ...
I love a craft that once you make one you want to make a whole bunch. Repetition can be so zen and I can pretty much always use more zen in my day. Pop on over to the blog Freshly … Read More ...
Who doesn’t love a magic wand? We all wish we had one at one point or another. You could use heart playing cards or you could recycled last year’s Valentine’s Day cards. Pop on over to the blog A Penny … Read More ...
I’ve always been interested in learning new things and expanding my skills, so when I received a microwave kiln as a gift, I knew I wanted to try my hand at fusing recycled glass into jewelry. I was a bit … Read More ...
I have several tools to make pom poms and tassels. I often times even just use my hand. But today I spotted this cute way to make a tool with clothes pegs and a recycled tape base. It seems so … Read More ...
This is not the final project complete but it certainly is cute just this way. Pop on over to the blog AJ’s Trash to Treasure to see all the step-by-step photos and the final picture of these adorable snowmen made … Read More ...
I just did my winter clothing swap and I’m pulling out my thick socks so I guess it’s time to post an adorable sock craft. That is just what these little turkeys made from socks are- adorable! Fly on over … Read More ...
This is a great collection of ways to make ice lanterns but I bet they can be used with other materials like plaster or concrete? Pop on over to the blog Sew Historically for the step by step tutorials for … Read More ...
I think sticks and branches are in my top 10 of recycled craft materials. Wiggle eyes are there too so the fact that this Halloween spider decoration contains both makes it a winner for me! Crawl on over to … Read More ...