These are so cute! I have started to collect gumball machines. I am trying out different things I can put in them. Maybe these DIY gumball machines will be my Christmas theme? Not sure yet. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Cute Kitty containers made out of an unexpected recycled element
Can you really have to many containers? Or for that matter cats? Well today’s recycled project combines them to make cute kitty containers. Prowl on over to the blog Living Locurto for the tutorial on how to make recycled kitty … Read More ...
Scrap lumber gets a new life as a black cat Halloween decoration
These are so simple yet so effective in giving you a look of disdain just like a cat can. Prowl on over to the blog It’s Always Autumn for the tutorial on how to make snarky looking black cats out … Read More ...
Got junk? Make some “Junk-o-lanterns” for Halloween
Boy do I love the name of this recycled Halloween craft…I like the project too of course. If you have a bunch of random buttons and assorted hardware pop on over to the blog Diva of DIY for the tutorial … Read More ...
Truly creepy Halloween decoration
Red eye happens when you take a picture but adding it to a photo to make it creepy is really creepy. But wait there’s more add some fangs and your family will truly be Halloween fabulous. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Old books make great new Halloween decorations
I use books for all sorts of projects. Sometimes as they are and sometimes I alter them. This project that paints the covers and gives them new titles for Halloween is a super project for books that don’t have a … Read More ...
Halloween cat on a couch throw pillow
There has been quite a lot of talk lately about cats and couches and when I spotted this cat throw pillow I new instantly what my new Halloween project was going to be this year! This recycled fabric black cat … Read More ...
Quite possibly the easiest way to decorate a pumpkin
This pumpkin is so festive and cheery. Not spooky, but if you switched up the colors of the yarn I bet you could get a completely different look with this simple wrapped pumpkin. Grab your favorite yarn, sting or ripped … Read More ...
How to make mini Polaroids
Are you a fan of miniatures? Do you love the retro look of Polaroids? Why not combine the two and mini Polaroids that can be used for all sorts of things like like fridge magnets. Pop on over to Pop … Read More ...
Modern art made with scrap fabric
Do you love fabric but not quite on board with quilting? Why not try this project where you take tiny pieces of fabric scraps and glue them on a thick canvas to create a mini modern art piece? Pop … Read More ...
So many recycled gift bag and packaging ideas!
I save my cereal box cardboard to practice art techniques or for the base of a collage but this idea for cutting a hole in it to form a handle is fabulous. This recycled food box gift tote idea came … Read More ...
Transform a pine cone into a spooky yet adorable spider for Halloween
Now at first these seem a bit creepy because they have so many eyes like a spider does but they are wiggle eyes so how creepy could they be? I can’t say as I have ever crafted a multi eyes … Read More ...
Lots of unconventional pumpkin decorating ideas for Halloween
This has got to be one of the simplest and easiest ways to decorate a pumpkin! Wrap a pumpkin with a piece of lace, I bet it could work with a recycled pair of nylons? For more unconventional Halloween pumpkin … Read More ...
Oodles of fun and funky recycled CD projects
I bet if you looked hard enough you could find a random cd or 2 lurking in your home or work office. I know I could. Pop on over to the blog Moms and Crafters for just oodles of recycled … Read More ...
How to make miniature protest dolls and signs
I made these tiny porcelain dolls by making a mold of a ceramic figurine. Before I fired them I drilled a hole above the tiny hands. I experimented in both directions. After they were fired I glued them to some … Read More ...