Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
Creating for causes can be a great way to help organizations like Soroptimist and Bras for a Cause.
I had the opportunity to Create a bra for Bras for a Cause bra for my local Soroptimist of Glendale group fundraiser. … Read More ... “Bras For The Cause – My Statue of Liberty / We the People creation”
Nestled in the flock of button and embroidery sheep is this absolutely adorable “oh” snap sheep! I kind of think it has a bit of a Steampunk look. Pop on over to the blog Avec Mes 10 Doigts, Ma Tete … Read More ... ““Snappy” little sheep embroidery”
I love creating unique Easter eggs. Eggs simple make such a fun surface for painting, decoupage, dip dying, drawing and lots more techniques. Roll on over to the blog Let’s Mingle for the tutorial on how to paint sprinkles on … Read More ... “How to paint sprinkle Easter Eggs”
Decorating and painting rocks is so much fun! Collecting rocks is just as much fun and the first step to this project. Rock and roll over to the blog Lil Blue Boo for all sorts of great tips and tricks … Read More ... “Great tips and tricks for carving rocks”
This idea for wrapping crayons with money is such a fun way to give money to either a kid, artist or anyone who likes to doodle! This idea is part of a HUGE collection of ideas on creative ways to … Read More ... “Amazing collection of creative ways to give money”
Have you seen fairy doors out and about? I saw a story on TV about them and was thinking about how I might make one for a St. Patrick’s Day decoration. When I was out looking for ideas I found … Read More ... “How to make a recycled jar fairy house”
This is so cool and really, isn’t dollar bills that you can then unfold and use/recycle to spend on a treat like a shamrock shake or coffee a fun way to give a St. Patrick’s day gift? Pop on over … Read More ... “How to fold an easy Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day”
Today is almost a three-fer. At first I loved the fluffy yarn hearts, and then the way they were displayed was a great idea that I could use all over my house for all sorts of things. And I use … Read More ... “How to make and display yarn hearts”
Projects that use lots of leftovers and recycled old cloths are some of my favorites. This scarf uses two plaid fabrics and lace trim. I bet once you get started you won’t be able to stop and everyone you … Read More ... “Easy scrap plaid and lace scarf”
Today is the first day of lent so that means I can officially start crafting for Easter and I whipped up this HOP TO IT sign with 6 inch letter dies, a bit of scrapbook paper, and of … Read More ... “HOP TO IT Easter sign made with die cut letters and an office supply”
I find feathers when I am out for walks and save them. You too? Over the blog Haysee Homemakin’ there are a bunch of feather projects that are so easy and elegant you may want to make them all! I … Read More ... “Feather projects that will tickle you with delight”
I love painting bubbles and that is what these abstract colored circle paintings remind me of. Best part about these is that you use your finger as your “brush” along with recycled jar lids and other round edged objects. Grab … Read More ... “How to make beautiful abstract bubble art”
My stash of washi tape has grown quite a bit so when I spot a great collection of ideas on all sorts of ways to use it I am in heaven! This idea for using the washi tape to trim … Read More ... “More washi tape ideas than can fit in one book!”
When I first spotted these I thought they were miniature toilet bowl brushes for a doll house. Can you see it? Well, I’m sure they could be used for that but they actually are tiny brushes made out of repurposed … Read More ... “A whole bunch of great recycled and repurposed sewing tips”
I am thinking ahead to Mother’s Day and if you are too how about this for a fun big MOM card that can be made out of virtually any paper combo and I used 6 inch letter dies along with … Read More ... “How to make an easy MOM gate fold Mother’s Day card”