I am so excited about this idea! I have quite a collection of pretty washi tape and I can’t say as I have ever thought of using it to decorate my finger nails! Too cool! Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Recycled drink umbrellas are great for making festive lampshades
Nothing says festive quite like drink umbrellas. They can be used to embellish all sorts of things like this paper ball lantern. I bet you can embellish virtually any lampshade with the drink umbrellas. Pop on over to Helen Clyde’s … Read More ...
How to make washi tape and popsicle stick frames
Nothing says summer more to me than a good old fashion popsicle stick craft project. Combine a classic craft with new-ish on the scene washi tape and you’ve got yourself a pretty project perfect for all ages. Pop on over … Read More ...
Super modern recycled plastic bottle vase
I think some of the most successful examples of recycled crafts are the ones where you can’t quite tell right away what it’s made out of. This looks like an elegant glass vase. Not only is it pretty it’s easy … Read More ...
Smashing buttons
Yes you read right, smashed buttons. This is a little bit therapy, a little bit recycled craft. Who doesn’t love a little therapy with their crafting? So pop on over to Christina Marie’s blog to read her interesting story on … Read More ...
How to make pom pom sparklers for 4th of July
I usually strive to make my pom poms as dense as possible but these sparse ones make great sparklers featured in a recycled jar don’t they? Pop on over to the blog Craft Klatch for the tutorial and video on … Read More ...
Super fun way to make a secret nook
As a kid I used to tuck a blanket into the top drawer of a desk and snuggle in under the desk with a pillow to read and play. This use of 2 filing cabinets look like a great way … Read More ...
How to make fruit inspired mason jar decorations
Mason Jars are always perfect for entertaining but get kicked up for Summer parties with decoupage and tissue paper! These super cute and trendy watermelon, strawberry and pineapple Mason Jars start with torn pieces colored tissue paper and decoupage medium. … Read More ...
Giant recycled cupcakes- Yummmm!
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 ...
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 ...