Living in California I generally watch the ball drop at 9PM and then fast asleep by my midnight. I never thought of making my own sparkly ball to celebrate the New Year when the time is right. Pop on over … Read More ...
Best twofer of recycled eyeglass lenses to make awesome mod necklaces
I have been playing around with some recycled eyeglass lenses but I have to admit I haven’t had total success with them. That all can change with today’s feature recycled project. Not only did this designer creates some really cool … Read More ...
The best list of easy Thanksgiving recycled crafts
OK, come on! This is just beyond adorable and funny! A copper cleaning scrubby transformed into a tiny pumpkin? And since it’s copper it’s kinda elegant. Well, this adorable copper cleaning scrubbie pumpkin is just one of probably my favorite … Read More ...
How to make recycled tp tube mushrooms
I’ve been working on making mushrooms out of all sorts of materials and in different sizes. I spotted these cute mushrooms made with recycled tp tubes and yarn and yes, they are going on my to-try list! pop on over … Read More ...
How to make gumball machine ornaments
These are so cute! I have started to collect gumball machines. I am trying out different things I can put in them. Maybe these DIY gumball machines will be my Christmas theme? Not sure yet. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Scrap lumber gets a new life as a black cat Halloween decoration
These are so simple yet so effective in giving you a look of disdain just like a cat can. Prowl on over to the blog It’s Always Autumn for the tutorial on how to make snarky looking black cats out … Read More ...
Truly creepy Halloween decoration
Red eye happens when you take a picture but adding it to a photo to make it creepy is really creepy. But wait there’s more add some fangs and your family will truly be Halloween fabulous. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Old books make great new Halloween decorations
I use books for all sorts of projects. Sometimes as they are and sometimes I alter them. This project that paints the covers and gives them new titles for Halloween is a super project for books that don’t have a … Read More ...
How to make mini Polaroids
Are you a fan of miniatures? Do you love the retro look of Polaroids? Why not combine the two and mini Polaroids that can be used for all sorts of things like like fridge magnets. Pop on over to Pop … Read More ...
How to make miniature protest dolls and signs
I made these tiny porcelain dolls by making a mold of a ceramic figurine. Before I fired them I drilled a hole above the tiny hands. I experimented in both directions. After they were fired I glued them to some … Read More ...
How to make easy BIG, bold and colorful banners
If you have a big back yard or event space and wont to fill it with lots of color all while sticking to a budget and getting the all ages team involved why not try a recycled newspaper pennant banner … Read More ...
How to make bloodshot eyes in flowers
It may be a quick and easy project to pop some fake eyeballs into the center of flowers to make a spooky Halloween decoration but this project kicks it up the spooky notch by making the eyeballs bloodshot. Pop on … Read More ...
Kitty, Kitty, Spooooky Kitty out of one of our favorite recycled materials
Spooky or silly or both? Whatever you decide these are adorable and perfect to make for Halloween. You don’t need the wiggle eyes, you can paint them but if yah got ’em you can! Prowl on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make recycled “winner” badge awards
I don’t think there is anyone out there that doesn’t occasionally like a bit of recognition for something good they have done. Also probably everyone has a stash of old pin buttons. Grab your stash of old buttons and your … Read More ...
Recycled prescription bottles make a great illuminated pumpkin
We all have or know someone that has a never ending supply of these orange prescription bottles. Well, this is the perfect recycled craft to whip up for the fall. I bet it would look great in a window too. … Read More ...