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Reuse your Halloween pumpkins to make a Christmas snowman

October 30, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

I struggle to store all the different holiday decorations so anytime something can do double duty I will definitely jump on board. This idea for turning 3 plastic pumpkins into a snowman is a great transformation. I would actually maybe … Read More ...

Book Review – The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle

October 27, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Learn about recycling from a new perspective!  Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to … Read More ...

How to make a toilet paper pumpkin bowling game

October 21, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Got toilet paper? Lots of it now? I ended up buying what I call “gas station toilet paper” that super thin rough stuff. Here is a fun craft and game that you can use it with and then it I … Read More ...

recycled safety cones make great Halloween Candy Corn decorations

October 19, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Candy corns are some of the best themes for Halloween decorations. I have used them for several years. This year when I am focusing on big out door decorations as only I will pretty much see my inside ones these … Read More ...

Green Creativity Recycled Paper Beads Kit

October 13, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

The Recycled Paper Beads Kit teaches the value of recycling in a hands-on way. Simply insert strips of paper into the tool and turn the handle to create decorative paper beads. A fun DIY craft kit for tweens and teens. … Read More ...

How to make a recycled hula hoop spider web

October 4, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

If you read this blog you know I love BIG and easy projects so when I spotted this big spider web that uses a hula hoop as a frame I knew I had to share it. Along time ago I … Read More ...

How to make recycled book page and tissue paper pendants

September 27, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

This project is so versatile and fun to make! You can get creative with the color combinations and add anything you like to the resin, such as dried flowers, glitter, or even your favorite quotes. The end result will be … Read More ...

How to fold a chevron bookmark

September 22, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

This is a great tutorial and I bet would be fun to make with junk mail sale flyers with all the different colors. I also think anything that might draw attention to reading and books is a good thing. Pop … Read More ...

Book Review – Amazing Cardboard Tube Science

September 15, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

We all have a few hundred of these laying around right? I certainly can’t be the only person who saves cardboard tubes. It is like a parenting hack, you need to keep toilet roll tubes, straws, rubber bands and shoeboxes … Read More ...

How to make a custom Ouija board

September 12, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Can I just say how much I love this young Youtuber Rebecca? She has created a fun how-to video that includes all the best elements of you want in your tutorial videos. She is fun and entertaining, she does awesome … Read More ...

How to make a fan fold paper pumpkin Jack-o-lantern

September 9, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

This Jack-o-lantern has a charming vintage quality. But this is surprisingly easy to make. Pop on over to the blog Easy Peasy and Fun for the easy step by step tutorial on how to make a folded paper Pumpkin Jack-o-lantern… Read More ...

Paint clothes pins to look like pencils and then play word games

September 7, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

These clothes pins are so darn cute. And what makes learning more fun than having fun elements to use along with learning. Well, even if you don’t use them as a learning tool as they are featured they are still … Read More ...

How to make recycled tree branch succulent planters

September 6, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Not that I need more projects but these are just amazing! Not to mention creating a whole collection is so dramatic. Maybe making them on a pedestal would make a cool succulent Christmas tree? Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

How to use recycled crayons to batik

August 31, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Doesn’t a rainbow of colors to make art with just make you smile? This pallet of color is made with scraps of crayons, recycled baby food jars and an electric skillet. Pop on over to the blog Smart Class for … Read More ...

How to make recycled candy box bookmarks

August 26, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Every once and a while someone donates a bunch of bookmarks to my little free library and I always get a kick out of them. I think it’s a nice touch. This idea for transforming recycled candy boxes with a … Read More ...

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