Are you or your kids climbing the walls these days? Why not turn it into a new skill building adventure. I have never tried to draw with my feet but I have held yarn on my knees while winding a … Read More ...
How to make prints with recycled styrofoam
I’ve made prints by carving depressions in styrofoam 
but not cutting all the way through but this sure looks easy and looks like you get a great print. Pop on over to the Gelli Arts blog to see the tutorial … Read More ...
Fun bean bag toss game to make and play
This fun game can be played inside and outside. It can become a fun teaching tool and well as a bit of exercise. Pop on over to the blog Mod Podge Rocks for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to make tin foil monoprints
Looking for a painting technique that won’t take too much concentration but will result in some really colorful pieces? These would look cool all by themselves, as an art collection or as elements to be combined with other things. Pop … Read More ...
How to make a Sugru mouldable glue and recycled button ring
I have something so fun to share with you today. There is this new mouldable glue called Sugru
that comes in lots of colors and is so easy to work with. I love using old single earrings and buttons to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard easel
If you get a lot of stuff shipped to your house (or you know someone who does) this fun recycled cardboard box easel may be just the project you would like to make with those recycled boxes. I bet they … Read More ...
Crochet tp cozy that will make you giggle (hopefully)
Here is a throw back craft that is also a bit of pop art meets surrealism meets current obsession. I created this tp cozy that looks like a roll of toilet paper back in 2009 and I still keep my … Read More ...
How to make a recycled Easter egg tealight flight
This tealight flight is so modern and elegant I can’t stand it! I was just about to de-stash my plastic Easter eggs but now it looks like I found the perfect project to make with some of them. Roll on … Read More ...
How to stiffen felt for creative felt projects
Whether you use new felt or recycled wool felted sweaters being able to make it stiff to create dimensional projects can come in handy. Pop on over to the blog Twisted Notions for 4 ways to stiffen felt for creative … Read More ...
How to make a posable Pickett the Bowtruckle
Now this little guy is cute and I didn’t even know who he was. If you do then I bet you think he’s pretty cool and if you don’t wouldn’t it be fun to have a little cute posable plant … Read More ...
Recycle bottles into pretty cactus decor
Cactus can be virtually any shape or size which makes them super easy to draw and paint. Easy to paint makes them a great subject for embellishing empty recycled glass bottles. Pop on over to the blog A Beautiful Mess … Read More ...
How to make a wire maze sculpture
This is meant to be a kid’s activity but I am so going to make this with a recycled wire hanger. I want to make it so I can add random items as I find them. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled purse pocket organizer
Do you dread the hunt for small items in the bottom of your purse? Try as I might to use the pockets things still go astray. This idea for transforming a placemat into a purse organizer is just the project … Read More ...
How to make a confetti number cake topper
I always like to mix up my cake decorations but I can’t seem to find them when I need them. This idea for making them with confetti is so easy and I always have the materials on hand. Pop on … Read More ...
Happy Presidents’ Day TP tube presidents
These little tp tube Lincoln and Washington figurines are beyond adorable. You know how I love my recycled tp tube crafts. Pop on over to the blog Surviving a Teacher’s Salary on this Presidents Day and make your self some … Read More ...