Pennant banners are a great way to decorate and using recycled scrap fabric to make them is both pretty and festive along with ecological. Pop on over to the Creative live blog for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to sew a balloon animal
I have always loved balloon animals made out of things other than balloons. I have seen them knit and crocheted and the art ones are fun too. Pop on over to the blog Little Inspiration for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make a message globe for Earth Day
With Earth Day on Friday I thought this project featured over at Morena’s corner might be of interest to all who like to craft for every holiday. I like the idea of putting words on all sorts of objects. Pop … Read More ...
How to make a retro purse shaped clock
Now this is something you don’t see every day! What a cute idea to combine the look of a vintage style purse and recycled clock. Pop on over to the link Morena sent in to her blog Morena’s Corner where … Read More ...
How to upcycle a bicycle basket
I recently got a bike from a neighbor who was moving away and it came with a basket just like this one. I like this idea for using different colored yarns to embellish it. What a great way to coordinate … Read More ...
How to make State shape art with cardboard box projector DIY
This project is so pretty and bold. State shapes are a great way to decorate (yah I know I just rhymed 🙂
And this post also is my favorite kind as it also includes a tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make the 4 elements jars
This project is a bit of science and a bit of jewelry. I really like projects that incorporate these types of topics. Pop on over to the blog Mom Dot for the tutorial on how to make the 4 elements … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow button necklace
I bet this rainbow button necklace would make a fun Earth Day craft or for Mom for Mother’s Day? Pop on over to the blog Little World’s Big Adventures for the tutorial on how to make a rainbow button necklace… Read More ...
Great tips for painting on glass
Recycled glass bottles, jars, framed glass, window glass and old vases can be such a great surfaces to upcycle. Do you have a stash that you have been saving but just not sure what type of paint to use? There … Read More ...
Decorate with a Cupcake Garland
This cupcake garland is just darling isn’t it? If you think so too and need to have one pop on over to the Etsy store Cupcake Wishes Store. While your at Keisha’s shop check out all her cute paper partyware … Read More ...
How to make a recycled picnic caddy
Michelle sent in the link to her blog A Crafty Mix where she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a picnic caddy out of recycled materials. The straps are from an old purse which really gives this … Read More ...
How to make a Toilet Paper tube smart phone holder
Giggle….this is too darn cute! I bet this would make a fun group craft for young and old. What a great way to feature some of your favorite washi tapes that we all are collecting too!
Petro has found the perfect … Read More ...
How to paint water droplets
I bet as a fan of recycled crafts part of the way you recycle things is to paint them. I bet it would be fun to paint a surface with faux water droplets for a trompe l’oeil effect. Over at … Read More ...
How to paint fireworks
I have posted quite a number of projects that are made with cardboard tubes but this art project uses them as a “paint brush”. I think they make a great print. Pop on over to the blog Learning for Kids … Read More ...
How to make color-tinted skeleton leaves
These are really pretty. While it is clear they are real leaves they look like they are clear plastic or like a jellyfish? Head over to the blog The Kreative Life for the excellent step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...