Are you a fan of mid-century style like I am? Well, these darling little trinket holders are so easy to make with oven bake clay, I bet they would be great to make for Christmas gifts. When I spotted … Read More ...
How to make faux raw cotton branches
Raw cotton is so pretty but I can’t say I would find it out in nature here in SoCal so this tutorial sent in by Borei is just what I need to go along with the pine branches, acorns and … Read More ...
How to make an elegant nature wall decoration
Each season it can be fun to go out and collect branches and what is available at the time to make a unique decoration. This branch and pine piece is my inspiration. Pop on over to Erika Rax’s blog to … Read More ...
Paper ring countdown calendar
I know Halloween was just Monday but I thought I’d post this idea so you would have time to gather up your recycled supplies in time to make this fun paper ring countdown calendar for Christmas. I am thinking I … Read More ...
How to make folded paper fall leaves
These folded fall leaves are just darling. I bet they would look cute used as a wreath or in a centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Pop on over to the blog Happy Clippings for the free template and tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make acorn bells
I’m am just a little bit obsessed with acorn crafts and this one kind of combines a fall craft with a Christmas craft. I bet it will be fun to paint the acorn caps before attaching them to the jingle … Read More ...
How to make tree art with a recycled bicycle rim
This is just beautiful! I would call it art. But either way if you would like to make a tree of life with the most darling little swing out of a recycled bicycle rim scoot on over to the link … Read More ...
How to make a Disney’s Up movie house
If there is one thing I love it’s BIG recycled craft projects! Check out this Up! House from the Disney movie. Pop on over to the link Jolene sent in to the blog Crafty Super Mom for the tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make your own car air fresheners
I think today I have another first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a tutorial on how to make a car air freshener. Well thanks to Gemma for sending in a link to her blog May Inspire … Read More ...
Dress up Christmas lights with black cats and friendly ghosts
When I spotted these black cats I know I was going to be instantly grabbing the black paper and my twinkle lights were going to be embellished with black cat faces. Pop on over to the blog Cakies for the … Read More ...
How to make nature fairies
It’s acorn season!!! That means it’s crafting with acorn season! Well, this little fairy is the perfect project to make with kids and adults. Pop on over to the blog The Pinterested Parent for the easy step by step tutorial … Read More ...
How to make easy no-sew bat wings
If you consider yourself not a crafter but want to be this n0-sew bat wings tutorial is for you! The way the pointy edges are made is beyond clever. Fly on over to the blog Bren Did and You can … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard knight costume
I am so tickled to see the fun costumed crafters are coming up with to make for their kids. Julia sent in a link to her blog Everyday Mom Ideas where she featured an easy tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a Day of the Dead Doily banner
Doilies are fast becoming one of my go-to surfaces to embellish and create on. I thought they looked a bit like the papal picados that are often used to decorate for all sorts of festivities, they just needed a whole … Read More ...
How to make a candy garland
This is another great recycled TP tube craft. I am thinking that this will look great for Christmas actually made with red and green striped paper. Whatever holiday or celebration you make it for I bet it will look great! … Read More ...