Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

All set for Game of Shrooms Shroomdrop 2021 Saturday June 12

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Have you heard of Game of Shrooms? Or Shroomdrop? Well it’s a game of hide and seek and keep created by Attaboy. The idea is that you hide a mushroom themed piece of art and give hints to where it can be found. Whoever finds it, gets to keep it. Well, I made 40 painted rocks with mushrooms and some with bunnies too. You can find mine near my Art Candy Machine. Burbank CA

I will be putting it out in the morning with everyone else on Saturday June 12, 2021. To see a map all over the world where artists will be hiding their mushroom art-pop on over to the map to find your town.

Looking for mushroom crafts? Check out these Articles we wrote on Mushrooms, DIY Mushroom patterns for crochet, knitting and even some mushroom DIY Craft projects and designs.

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USB Typewriter – Merging Vintage Charm with Modern Tech

Okay, this might be one of the coolest recycled craft ideas I’ve seen in a long time. If you’re into vintage typewriters and also love tinkering with tech, this USB Typewriter project is a brilliant mash-up of both worlds.

Basically, the idea is to take an old manual typewriter—you know, the clunky, charming kind with the click-clack keys—and turn it into a working USB keyboard. Yes, it actually connects to your laptop or tablet, and yes, it totally works. Talk about breathing new life into a piece of the past!

The project involves a special kit that includes a sensor board (to pick up your key presses), a USB interface board (to connect it all to your computer), and some reed switches (those help with the Shift, Space, and Return keys). There’s even a version of the kit that doesn’t require any soldering, so you don’t need to be an electronics wizard to pull it off.

I’d say this falls into that sweet spot of “advanced beginner” when it comes to skill level. If you’re comfortable using basic tools and following clear instructions, you could absolutely tackle this over a weekend. It’s a bit of a commitment, but honestly? The final result is SO worth it.

What I love most is how this blends sustainability with creativity—you’re upcycling a piece of history and turning it into something totally functional for modern life. Whether you use it for writing, coding, or just showing off at your local café, it’s a fun and eco-friendly DIY electronics project that’ll definitely turn heads.

If you’re passionate about recycled crafts or you’ve got an old typewriter gathering dust, this project might just be your next favorite weekend hobby. I’m already on the hunt for my next vintage find to transform! See the full tutorial here.