Over at Craftside there is a great step-by-step tutorial on how to fold an origami twisted rose, make a faux taxidermy deer from a recycled sock and a giveaway where you can win both of the books these projects are … Read More ...
Mixed-media doll stencils and fun faces download
Over at Altered Upcycling there are cool ideas for making mixed media dolls. They have stencils and a free dowload of tons of faces (we all know how challenging it can be to draw a face!) Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to glitter stencil recycled wine bottles
We all have bottles in one shape or another that we can use to dress up and then enjoy as vases or storage. KC sent in a link to her blog The Real Thing with the Coake Family where she … Read More ...
5 craft ideas to make with recycled greeting cards
I have a bit of an addiction to greeting cards so this list of 5 ways to recycle them is personally one I will be using! Pop on over to the blog The Tip Toe Fairy for 5 tutorials on … Read More ...
Product review: Pink Flamingo Ephemera on Etsy
Even the envelope it came in was cool! Yes I was sent a review Small paper Pink Flamingo Ephemera pack filled with 25 pieces of vintage papers from the UK and the envelope it came in had cool postage markings. … Read More ...
How to make poodle phones
Yes indeed, these are old school WORKING phones and the clever crafter dressed them up to look like poodles! I think they are just too cool! Pop on over to the blog Joanne’s J Spot to see the tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make all sorts of recycled doll house furniture
The funny thing about this post is that I want to make everything life size! But that’s a different post for a different day. Want to see how to make a ton of doll house furniture that is stylin’? Pop … 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 alter a pair of boots into lace-up the side boots
I don’t like my boots to be be loose, I like them snug. I had a great pair of leather boots and they were too wide so I thought I’d try making them snugger by making them lace up the … Read More ...
How to make 3D mini quilled card
Yes we all know quilled paper is dimensional so why not put it in a tiny box to protect it and then why not use it as a Birthday card? Pop on over to Instructables to see how to make … Read More ...
Recycled vintage cups make great planters for succulents
Over at BlogHer Jennifer shared a great tutorial on how to turn those pretty vintage cups into succulent planters.
Check out these fun succulent crafts we found on Etsy. … Read More ...
How to beautifully decorate a mason jar
Now this project is specifically turning a mason jar into a counter top composter but the techniques the crafter used to decorate this jar could be used for all sorts of projects. Pop on over to blog Black and White … Read More ...
How to make recycled tp tube owls
These guys are too cute! If you like either owls or making crafts from paper tubes then fly on over to the blog itsy bitsy fun for an easy tutorial on how to make a recycled paper tube owl.… Read More ...
Winner: 2 sets of Bic Window Markers and a copy of 20 Ways to Draw a Tulip
Thia B. is the winner of 2 sets of Bic Window Markers and a copy of 20 Ways to Draw a Tulip and 44 Other Fabulous Flowers: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers.… Read More ...
A bunch of fun organizing ideas with recycled objects
Today’s recycled ideas could not be simpler but boy are they useful! Pop on over to the blog Sewlicious Home Decor for a bunch of quick and easy organizing ideas like this one for using the silverware caddy as a … Read More ...
