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How to Paint Melamine Furniture

June 29, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Recently, we received an email from Jenny, one of our readers, asking for some advice on painting melamine furniture. Jenny was looking to refresh an old dresser but wasn’t sure about the right way to tackle the project. Well, we’ve … Read More ...

35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

June 23, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip … Read More ...

Creative Ways to Reuse UNO Cards: Fun Upcycled Crafts to Try

June 2, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

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If you’ve got an old or incomplete deck of UNO cards lying around, don’t toss them just yet! Whether the cards are bent, missing pieces, or just no longer in rotation for game night, there are plenty of clever ways … Read More ...

Turn That Old Fridge Into a Backyard Showstopper – Just in Time for Cookout Season!

May 25, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Got an old fridge gathering dust in the garage or sitting sadly by the curb? Before you send it off to the dump, here’s a genius idea that’s perfectly timed for cookout season — transform it into a DIY cold … Read More ...

Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

May 20, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Let’s talk about a quiet little hero in the kitchen: the humble trivet. But not just any trivet — this set of 4 recycled plastic square trivets is a modern, minimalist dream made from 100% recycled household plastic. Yep, … Read More ...

25 Genius Ways to Repurpose Old Chairs Into Something Beautiful and Useful

May 19, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Old chairs: they’ve been sat on, stacked in the garage, and maybe even left curbside more times than we’d like to admit. But before you toss that creaky seat or worn-out dining chair, take a look at these incredibly clever … Read More ...

DIY Wire Spool Coffee Table: A Stylish and Sustainable Home Project

May 16, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly DIY project that can transform your living space without breaking the bank? The DIY Wire Spool Coffee Table from Twelve On Main is just the thing! This project takes something as simple as a … Read More ...

Making Popsicle Stick Playing Cards – Surprisingly Fun and Totally Charming!

May 15, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Okay, I’ll be honest — when I first saw the Popsicle Stick Playing Cards project floating around on Instructables, I wasn’t entirely sold. Popsicle sticks and playing cards? Sounds like a summer camp throwback, right? But curiosity got the best … Read More ...

DIY Upcycled Pants to Apron: A Fun and Easy Project

May 4, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Got a pair of pants that are too worn out to wear but you just can’t bring yourself to toss them? I found the perfect solution! Barb from Made By Barb has this awesome DIY tutorial that shows you how … Read More ...

Upcycled Keyboard Key Crafts: 20+ Clever Ways to Repurpose Old Computer Parts

April 28, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

If you’ve ever upgraded your computer and ended up with an old keyboard collecting dust, don’t toss it—upcycle it! There’s a whole world of creative, eco-friendly projects you can make using recycled computer keyboard keys. These DIY keyboard crafts aren’t … Read More ...

How to make amazing colorful recycled plastic bottle earrings

April 11, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I bet no on e will guess that these earrings are made from a recycled plastic bottle until you tell them. They are so pretty and look high-end to me. Pop on over to the blog Happy Family Art for … Read More ...

Easy way to make a plaster sculpture prefect for all ages

April 8, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I love organic shape sculptures. Like the bean in Chicago. I sculpt little tiny things out of porcelain right now but I love this idea for working with plaster and a balloon. Pop on over to the blog Artful Parent … Read More ...

Crayon shavings make abstract art

April 7, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I have melted crayons between two pieces of wax paper to make window art to good success. This project kicks it up by incorporating a black stained glass frame outline paper layer. I bet there are lots of ways to … Read More ...

Fun way to add words to pencils

March 17, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I think I love any project that is about putting words on something. This project that features a tutorial on how to stamp (impress) letters and words into pencils is perfect for gifts and first day of school. I bet … Read More ...

How to make a rainbow shaker for St. Patrick’s Day

March 12, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I’ve already started wearing my St. Patrick’s Day outfits. I have a bunch of crazy pants covered in rainbows and shamrocks. This rainbow shaker is just as bold and fun! Pop on over to the blog Happy Mothering for the … Read More ...

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