Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
I love when an everyday ordinary object gets transformed into art and decor by simply gathering a collection that spans the item’s history of design. This collection of hangers displayed as art does just that. Not only is the collection … Read More ...
Need a little love? It’s so easy to add some love with a heart shaped wreath to your decor. Over at the blog Planet Pals there are lots of ideas for heart shaped wreaths made out of all sorts of … Read More ...
I love it when a crafter kicks up a traditional project like string art and then adds the element of turning the string art into a vase. These look like they could be made all sorts of ways and with … Read More ...
I love using things from my childhood in new ways to get them out of storage boxes and into my current decor. You too? This idea for using old Golden books that feature such pretty art as Christmas decor is … Read More ...
If you do any crafts with yarn you probably have a stash of leftovers. What a great way to use them up this holiday season. Also it could be a fun way to give yarn to a creative person you … Read More ...
Can you tell that I love shells? I’ve been posting a some really great things you can do to and with shells. Today’s fun recycled project is so simple. All you need to do is glue two halves of oyster … Read More ...
I happen to have a chain link fence that I have been displaying art on but if you don’t happen to have a fence and are looking for a way to display some art maybe outside for your neighbors to … Read More ...
As I was putting away the Easter decorations I was thinking about the next holiday coming up and how was I going to decorate for it. Well, next up is 4th of July. There is plenty of time to gather … Read More ...
If you have lost a few pieces of a puzzle why not use those colorful little pieces to make all sorts of art and craft items like cards and home decor. Pop on over to the blog Crea Chiffon to … Read More ...
I think the Little Green Men or LGM from Toy Story are my favorite characters. Something about then is so darn cute. So when I spotted this idea for upcycling a green ball paper lantern into one of Little Green … Read More ...
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 ...
If you like painting recycled rocks and maybe want to kick it up a notch for Valentines Day these glitter, gold, yarn, washi tape and more embellished rocks are beyond festive. Pop on over to the Honestly blog to see … Read More ...
I happen to be someone who simply looks at thread and enjoys it on display. This jar is pretty all by itself. But if you would like more ideas on what to do with your scrap thread stash pop on … Read More ...
This mixed media pumpkin is beautiful! I bet all sorts of things would work in the center of the wire pumpkin. Pop on over to the blog Baby Center to read about how to make a wire and book pumpkin… Read More ...
From time to time along with recycled craft projects I want to share with you info about companies that are making a difference for the betterment of the planet. Today I want to share with you a bit about Strathmore … Read More ...