Now this looks like soooo much silly fun. I bet all my friends would love to come to this art gathering. Pop on over to the blog Art Bar for the tutorial on how to set up a giant recycled … Read More ...
Recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder and more!
Now this looks like one of those vintage crafts from Pack-o-Fun magazine, doesn’t it? I love the vintage quality but I bet it would work in a modern theme. This fun recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder is part … Read More ...
Great collection of recycled 2 liter bottle planters
I bet these would be a great summer projects. When your done with your soda save the container and use the amazing collection of ideas over at El Como De Las Cosas to create recycled plastic bottle planters in … Read More ...
Recycled Venetian blind art installation
It was funny when I went to create this post I realized that the last post I did was “wall related” as well. I wonder if I should consider it a theme? Well today is this cool art installation created … Read More ...
Fun idea for embellishing a chain link fence with knitting and plants
What an interesting combination of elements! Generally speaking chain link fences aren’t considered pretty but add some knitting and plants and boy what change. This would be a fun idea to upcycle your swatches into plant pockets or in my … Read More ...
Make a miniature postcard from a recycled photo
I am soooooo doing this! I send out snail mail using collections of vintage postage
I get at Stamp Shows. I love making a collage of them to add up to 55 cents and decorating the envelope. I even have … Read More ...
Great collection of DIY recycled flag projects
I love this idea for turning nature into an American flag. It seems so fitting. This idea for making an American flag by painting sticks is included in a great collection of all sorts of ways to make flags of … Read More ...
Fun idea for upcycling a keyboard
If you dread sitting at your computer maybe adding a bit of color and cute images may be just the ticket to making computer time a bit more fun. This computer keyboard has been upcycled into a toy for kids … Read More ...
How to fold an easy treat bag
This folded treat bag is featured using scrapbook paper but I bet it would work with all sorts of recycled papers. Pop on over to the blog Cosmo Cricket for the step by step tutorial on how to fold an … Read More ...
How to make a recycled self watering planter
As a fan of sets of things this collection of multi colored self watering planters is as pretty as it is functional. I am currently propagating ivy and this would be so much more attractive than my current set up. … Read More ...
How to make colored pencil hair block heads
I’ve seen pencil holders made from recycled wood blocks but putting silly faces on the blocks thus transforming the colored pencils into a “hairdo” is beyond cute. Pop on over to Mer Mag Blog for the tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make an origami 5 pointed star to decorate for 4th of July
I am collecting up all sorts of decorating ideas for 4th of July and quite frankly all summer long I decorate in red, white, and blue. These origami stars are just the perfect project to make one or two a … Read More ...
How to make easy pedestal star plates for 4th of July
So simple yet so pretty and festive! Yes, I love these pedestal star plates in red, white and blue. And best yet I keep a stash of candle sticks just to make these types of projects throughout the year. Pop … Read More ...
3D paper sculpture technique resource
If you like playing with paper whether it’s new or recycled this chart for all sorts of ways to manipulate paper could really come in handy for making all sorts of things from flowers to sculptures. I found it over … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard marble run
This is another of my favorite twofers. A project the kiddos will have fun making then playing with.
Pop on over to the blog Frugal Fun 4 Boys for the tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard marble run… Read More ...