Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
Hey there! I just discovered a new crafting project and I’m so excited to share it with you. Have you heard of floating greenery votive holders? They’re these amazing little candle holders that have floating greenery inside, and they look … Read More ...
Do you like zen projects that can take a bit of time but are relaxing? Then I bet you will like this this great way to recycle those cheap plastic eggs you see at Easter time! Twine wrapped plastic eggs … Read More ...
OK- here is a new one that looks so cute. It is the kind of thing that will make you do a double take when you spot it. Especially when the tree has several shoes on it (see an expample … Read More ...
I kind of like this undecorated but I bet most people would see this recycled box Easter basket as the perfect canvas to add all sorts of bunnies, flowers, chicks and pretty colored elements to. Hop on over to the … Read More ...
This is just a great tip- using a plastic lid from a peanut butter jar with a mason jar when storing in the freezer to prevent rust. As we all try to reduce our single use containers- storage in pretty … Read More ...
The cutest thing about this spring bunny is the way his head wobbles when you touch it. He’s made from scraps I had lying around. I even made the spring from old garden wire. The bunny is a lovely simple … Read More ...
Don’t toss those clear plastic egg cartons, you can remove the cups and make a darling fresh as spring wreath. Pop on over to Whimziville for the step by step tutorial on how to make a recycled plastic egg carton … Read More ...
These were originally designed to be Valentine’s Day treats but as a book lover throughout the year they would be the perfect treat for all sorts of events and gift treats-maybe even to leave in my Little Free Library for … Read More ...
Sometime when you recycle a container it looses some of its function or the function is limited. In this case you can still open and close and keep the new contents fresh after transforming this creamer container into an Easter … Read More ...
I love creating unique Easter eggs. Eggs simple make such a fun surface for painting, decoupage, dip dying, drawing and lots more techniques. Roll on over to the blog Let’s Mingle for the tutorial on how to paint sprinkles on … Read More ...
Decorating and painting rocks is so much fun! Collecting rocks is just as much fun and the first step to this project. Rock and roll over to the blog Lil Blue Boo for all sorts of great tips and tricks … Read More ...
Have you seen fairy doors out and about? I saw a story on TV about them and was thinking about how I might make one for a St. Patrick’s Day decoration. When I was out looking for ideas I found … Read More ...
This is so cool and really, isn’t dollar bills that you can then unfold and use/recycle to spend on a treat like a shamrock shake or coffee a fun way to give a St. Patrick’s day gift?
Giving a folded … Read More ...
I love painting bubbles and that is what these abstract colored circle paintings remind me of. Best part about these is that you use your finger as your “brush” along with recycled jar lids and other round edged objects. Grab … Read More ...
When I first spotted these I thought they were miniature toilet bowl brushes for a doll house. Can you see it? Well, I’m sure they could be used for that but they actually are tiny brushes made out of repurposed … Read More ...