I’ve never really been a dinosaur person but recently I bought a bunch that I thought would make cute sign holders for an art show. Well, I didn’t use them for the show so when I spotted this wall art … Read More ...
How to make recycled spool Christmas ornament
I have a large stash of old thread spools. This happens when people know you sew and they are cleaning out stuff and run across a sewing supply stash. They ask you if you want it and who can say … Read More ...
How to make a heart art collaborative project
There are so many things you can make with strips of paper. The first one that comes to mind are paper chains traditionally used to decorate a Christmas tree. But strips of paper can be also shaped in the form … Read More ...
How to make recycled paperclip fidget craft
This project reminds me of making friendship pins but now the illustrious paperclip
gets adorned with beads. I bet this project would be great to keep the kiddos busy in the car, on a plane, or stuck inside on a … Read More ...
How to make recycled matchbox popsicle treat boxes
Popsicles are the perfect summer treat and that means they are the perfect subject to craft in the summer. Pop on over to the blog Oh Happy Day for the downloadable covers for the recycled matchboxes
to turn them into … Read More ...
How to weave a rainbow with a recycled paper plate
This adorable project is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face that spots it. In fact I bet it would look great in a window. Pop on over to the blog Pink Stripey Socks for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to spool knit with a recycled toilet paper tube
I think everyone at one point or another spool knits, right? And after last year I don’t think any of us will look at a roll of toilet paper the same again. So why not take one of our favorite … Read More ...
How to make glowing cracked wood slices
Wood slices are so pretty all by themselves but adding a unique crack in them makes them even better. Adding a colored glowing element makes them modern and magical. Pop on over to the blog Imgur for the great detailed … Read More ...
How to make a miniature sofa with something from the kitchen!
I am completely in on the miniature mania! I love the objects that are made with easy to find materials and aren’t too fussy. I never thought of using kitchen sponges
in place of foam for cushions but it is … Read More ...
Ultra modern countdown calendar
I am always on the look out for next Christmas’s countdown calendar
and I think I have found it! This chevron shaped minimalist one is so cool. Better still each one has fun things to celebrate each day written on … Read More ...
How to make a pretty recycled plastic flower tea light
These flowers are simply sublime. They are made with such a common and everyday item that is not considered pretty in any way. Pop on over to the blog Alpha Mom for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...
How to make owls from acorns, seeds and bark
Owls are a favorite animal to collect and decorate with. I have a few lurking around and they are on my list to paint. These darling little organic ones are quickly moving up the to-do list to try. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make recycled wooden spoon garden markers
Do your kitchen utensils ever kind of mysteriously accumulate and start taking over? You look around and you suddenly have more than you could possibly use in their conventional way? Well gather up all the oldest ones and head over … Read More ...
How to make chunky necklaces with wood beads and copper pipe
I love working with items found at the hardware store and copper pipe
is just one of the fun and surprisingly easy to work with. It looks great with unfinished wood beads
and whatever strikes your fancy. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make dress-up play natural flower butterfly wings
This project could be the best together time project. While being creative it could be a great learning time as well. Name the flowers and create a pretty collage of wings that then can be used to have fun pretending … Read More ...