This is beautiful! I always love learning new ways to make art with standard materials I already have. I want to try this with both paper and objects. Pop on over to the blog Picklebums for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate with lightsaber popsicles
I love a good pun and I think it’s a blast that fans have created a “holiday” around celebrating all things Star Wars on May the 4th. Looking make a treat that can also be played with? Scoot through the … Read More ...
How to beautifully preserve a dandelion
I love dandelions but I never thought I could preserve one, I just enjoyed them while outside. That is now changed with this simple recycling idea. Let the wind blow you over to the blog Mud and Bloom for the … Read More ...
How to make a delicate wire and sequin crown
This has to be about the most delicate crown I have ever seen. I like the use of the variety of glitter that is literally sprinkled about the wire. I’m not sure I would make it the way the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make celebration clay
This ball of clay is so pretty. Even if you didn’t make anything with it it is still so fun. I can’t stop thinking about what I would make with this sparkly confetti clay. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make recycled matchbox mini shrines
I am mad for miniatures…I think I always have been but now I make them all the time out of just about every material I work in. The tiny colorful shrines look like the perfect project to start making now … Read More ...
How to make a giant pencil and adorable pencil shavings
I was looking around for some “artsy” ideas and I spotted a party hat that looked like the tip of a pencil. I then found a tutorial to make a whole giant pencil. These are super easy and looks like … Read More ...
How to make bike streamers for your handlebars
I am participating in a cycling event this weekend and I am planning on making bike streamers for the handlebars with the attendees. I am planning on using hair elastics and yarn but these made from ribbon are so pretty … Read More ...
How to make recycled chalk paint
I recently scored a big container of used sidewalk chalk chunks and I have an idea for a big piece of chalk art that would be better if I could paint it on the ground. Turns out it’s easy to … Read More ...
Yarn and a recycled water bottle make great bracelets
OK, now I have another fun project to make with my yarn scraps. The possibilities are endless. I could even see cutting up old clothes and adding beads to really kick these up! Best yet no one needs to know … Read More ...
Best (and easiest) DIY embroidery hoop
I do a lot of machine embroidery and small fabric collages and I am always looking for ways to exhibit them on a wall. This just might be a great way to do that! Right now it seems like a … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow forest of adorable recycled mushrooms
If one is good, a giant rainbow collection is great! That is just what this field of recycled egg carton mushrooms is. Some of them have other fun recycled elements as their base like pasta noodles and wine corks. Pop … Read More ...
How to make a miniature Irish countryside to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day
Sheep are just so darn cute! And tiny ones are even cuter! If you agree and are looking to make a new decoration for St. Patrick’s Day pop on over to the blog Sadie Seasongoods for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
Play with your food to make a rainbow decoration for St. Patrick’s Day
Sometimes you want a little decoration that only sticks around for the season so you don’t need to store it until next year. That’s what makes a decoration made of food perfect. This rainbow made of cereal is perfect for … Read More ...
How to make adorable bunnies for Easter with tp tubes
I don’t think I’ve posted a recycled tp tube project in a while so I guess I better hop to it! 🙂 Anyway this adorable pair of bunnies are perfect for Easter and I just love their accents with a … Read More ...