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 ...
100 color mixing challenge
Absolutely stunning, right? I couldn’t help but fall in love with this vibrant idea the moment I saw it. It’s called the 100 Color Mixing Challenge, and it’s not only visually captivating but also a fabulous way to learn … Read More ...
How to make recycled Easter egg flower pots
Could this be any simpler or cuter? All this took was to simply glue the plastic Easter eggs together in the opposite direction. Hop on over to the blog Made With Happy to see the easy tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make cute pom pom birds and more springtime
Sunday was the first day of spring which is a great reminder to think about crafts based on the birds and the bees and all that good stuff. Pop on over to the blog She Knows for the tutorial on … Read More ...
How to upcycle paper clips with washi tape bunny ears
Are you loving decorating and embellishing your planner with all the fun stickers, washi tape and goodies that are available now? It completely appeals to me in the same way back to school supplies did. I tend to want to … Read More ...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day – How to make a ribbon shamrock
St. Patrick’s Day is a festive holiday that many people look forward to each year. Whether you’re Irish or not, it’s a time to celebrate the culture and traditions of Ireland. One way to add a touch of St. Patrick’s … Read More ...
How to make a recycled plate candle holder
I just read an article recently that said the value of old china is decreasing because most people don’t use it as it isn’t dishwasher or microwave safe. It was an article about decluttering. Well, I would have a hard … Read More ...
How to make an action figure lamp
I bet if you walked into a room this lamp would look like a classic lamp base but as you get closer and you realize it is made with Avengers action figures. Head on over to Downtwobane’s post to see … Read More ...
Recycled puzzle piece art
There is something really cool about the shape of puzzle pieces. What I liked about this project is that you can paint each recycled puzzle piece a different color to create a modern look. The puzzle pieces could be put … Read More ...
How to make woven recycled plastic bottle Easter baskets
What I really loved about this tutorial on how to weave an Easter basket using a recycled plastic bottle as the base is that it’s so versatile! While the tutorial uses recycled plastic bags, you can easily switch things up … Read More ...
How to make your own alcohol inks
Have you ever found yourself frustrated when your favorite markers run out of ink? It can be disappointing to toss them away, especially if they have unique colors that you can’t find in any other set. However, instead of throwing … Read More ...
How to cover Ikea shelves with recycled pallet wood
Altering and updating Ikea furniture can be so fun! Especially with recycled pallet wood as Ronja did in this link she sent in to her blog Nur Noch where she shared this tutorial on how to cover the open side … Read More ...
How to make recycled Easter egg mushrooms
I bet it would be fun to fill your yard with these cute little recycled Easter egg mushrooms and then fill the yard with the traditional Easter eggs to help camoflage them from your little Easter egg hunters. Hop on … Read More ...