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 ...
How to make a scrap yarn Voodoo doll perfect for Halloween decor
This is another one of those projects that once you make one you will want to make lots! And I love to make little projects like this in the heat of the summer when you don’t want to budge off … Read More ...
Owl gift bags are a total hoot!
Did you notice how different the expression is on each of these owls? All it takes is moving the black dot higher or lower and you can make the owls “look” different. Fly on over to the blog Sweet and … Read More ...
Turn a tear into a cute monster to make your clothes cute for Halloween
Torn and ripped jeans can be a fashion statement. But if you want to mend them but want to make them cute too this idea to turn the rip into a monster is just the ticket. Especially with Halloween coming … Read More ...
How to make art drip blobs
These drip blob art sculptures are beyond fun! The shape, the paint job and the texture make them so silly and captivating. Pop on over to the blog Make A Mark Studios for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
Canning jar lids make great sun catchers and more!
Canning jar lids naturally come apart so that you get a nice ring that lends itself to popping in a clear material perfect to make things like this sun catcher filled with flowers. Pop on over to the blog Welcome … Read More ...
How to make recycled cereal box bookmarks
I bet everyone could go to their pantry right now and find a cardboard box that would have one element on it that they could fussy cut out one special spot to make a bookmark. My fave would be the … Read More ...
Make an adorable crab and let him hold place cards and more!
Lobsters are one of my favorite motifs lately but this crab is a close second. I don’t think I thought of making one with the classic tp tube but boy these guys are cute! Walk sideways over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make flying butterflies perfect to embellish any way you like
These flying butterflies would be cool to make with kids and as an adult craft that might make cute place card holders or clipped to a branch centerpiece. Pop on over to the blog Rhubarb and Wren for the t… Read More ...
Easy-peasy ladybug jar lid for all your cute goodies
I’m pretty sure that even if you aren’t a fan of bugs the ladybug is the exception. They are just so darn cute. The recycled jar painted to look like a ladybug certainly makes it cute too. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make recycled water bottle cupcake and cookie containers
We are all looking to reduce our plastic consumption. This idea for repurposing our plastic water bottles into sweet treat containers is fabulous. Pop on over to the blog Paper, plate and plane to see how to make great containers … Read More ...