I love all things fortune cookie. Real or crafted I love them. When I spotted these fun fortune cookies made with cupcake papers I thought it looked like a fun project for New Years eve- both American and Chinese New … Read More ...
How to Make a Recycled Shampoo Bottle Purse and Lots More Creative Upcycling Ideas
If you like working with pretty colored plastics recycled tubes and bottles are a great source. Pop on over to the blog Eco Green Love for an amazing collection of recycled plastic container projects – both decorative and functional – … Read More ...
How to make Princess Leia yarn hair
It is generally agreed that crafting helps with sadness and dealing with stress. So as we morn the loss of Carrie Fisher I thought I share this tutorial featured at the blog As The Bunny Hops for how to make … Read More ...
How to make New Years Resolution party crackers
This project features two of my favorite things- New Years Resolutions and party crackers- which makes them the perfect recycled craft for a New Years Eve party. Pop (yup pun intended) over to the link Chelsea sent in to the … Read More ...
How to make little bowls with cookie cutters
You may have your cookie cutter stash out for holiday backing and ornament making. If so why not make a bunch of these adorable little bowls either to decorate for the new year or make to give as gifts. Pop … Read More ...
Great recycled Christmas wrapping paper game for New Years Eve
I love Christmas wrapping paper
. I tend to go a bit nuts buying it during after Christmas sales and then using it the following year. I would like it to have more of a lifespan though. This great idea … Read More ...
15 great upcycling Christmas ideas
Christmas is just around the corner and you may be in need of some last minute decorations or cards, this collection of 15 Christmas upcycling ideas featured at the blog Salvage Sister and Mister is perfect for all sorts of … Read More ...
How to make wine glass lampshades
Looking for a fun way to add a “Light” touch to your holiday decorating? Why not try making mini wine glass lampshades that you can customize with all sorts of drawing, stamping and stenciling. Pop on over to the Clearsnap … Read More ...
How to make cardboard gingerbread houses
Gingerbread houses are a holiday staple. If you want to make a bunch to decorate with why not make them out of recycled cardboard? Pop on over to the link Mark sent in to his blog Make Your Mark! for … Read More ...
How to make tea Christmas trees
Last year I made a tea cup countdown Christmas tree and when I spotted these adorable little tea Christmas trees I knew just what I wanted to make this year. Pop on over to the blog Thirsty For Tea for … Read More ...
How to make a recycled scarf wreath
This wreath is made with a woven scarf but I happen to have gone a little crazy knitting skinny scarves and I still love them but I don’t wear them. This is a perfect re-use and best yet I can … Read More ...
How to make a Bob Ross mini doll
Oh how I love Bob Ross, I think he was probably the first professional artistic influence in my life. I was captivated by what he created before my eyes. This tiny little collapsing dancing doll is also a fun throw … Read More ...
Scrap fabric dolls perfect for Christmas decorations
Small scraps of fabric can be fun to play with and mix together to make colorful little dolls like these. At first I thought they were made with a clothes pin base but they are actually made with an optional … Read More ...
Recycled map and crayon teacher gift
This project is so cute and I bet the kiddos would love to make them for all their teachers, I know I would like to make them. Using crayon wrappers is just a great source for colored paper – I … Read More ...
Forbidden Root bottle cap countdown wreath calendar
As promised I am sharing this year’s countdown calendar. It’s made with these really cool Forbidden Root bottle caps that have beautiful art in the inside and tiny clothes pins all mounted on an embroidery hoop.
As my eyesight … Read More ...