Texts are a great source of witty writing, jokes and memorable moments. That makes them a great element to include in journal pages, scrapbook pages and art. Pop on over to the blog The Realistic Mama for more great scrapbook … Read More ...
How to make perfect felted balls
This is just a brilliant reuse of a common kitchen item. If you like felting or pom poms this is a great way to make perfect felted balls. Pop on over to the blog 365 You Can Handcraft for the … Read More ...
How to make recycled book page oil cloth
Oil cloth is a versatile and pretty fabric great for protecting all sorts of things. I never thought of trying to make it myself but you can! Pop on over to Design Sponge where they have a tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make a recycled milk jug penguin and frog
If you happen to be under a snow bank currently this just might be a fun project to make. I love penguins in general and I live in drought land so I will be making this too. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to decorate wooden clothes pins with wood burned patterns
What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and use … Read More ...
How to make Valentine Arrows and quiver
Here is a fun Valentine craft that includes not only pretty arrows it has a darling way to make a recycled quiver to keep them in too. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Pair for the free printable … Read More ...
Recycle a wire waste basket into a side table and more
I recently attended CHA, the Craft and Hobby Association trade show and there was an excellent trend report. Part of it included using industrial items in new ways. This wire basket converted into a side table is an excellent example … Read More ...
Lovely stamped and painted feathers
Oh my! This is too cool! I am constantly amazed at the things clever crafters come up with the recycle and upcycle like these feathers! I never would have thought of a feather as a surface you could stamp on. … Read More ...
How to make a tissue paper Valentine Heart decoration
Do you happen to save your heart shape candy boxes from previous Valentine’s Days? If so here is a fun way to use the bottom to make a new decoration for this year. Pop on over to the blog Twitchetts … Read More ...
How to make a Star Wars Stormtrooper Pinata
I am officially please to share my first Star Wars recycled craft project thanks to Julia for sending in this link to Wholesale Party Supplies where there is a great tutorial on how to make a Stormtrooper pinata out of … Read More ...
16 homemade paint brushes for all sorts of effects
This list of 16 things to use as paintbrushes would be great for artists of all ages. What a fun way to experiment with different painting effects and brush strokes. Pop on over to the blog Babble Dabble Do for … Read More ...
How to make vintage style Valentine arrows
Arrows were my Valentine theme last year and with this great design for vintage style arrows I think they will be again this year. Vintage style arrows could be a decorating element beyond the Valentine season. If these look like … Read More ...
How to make a recycled keyboard tic tac toe game
Computer keys are so much fun to use in crafts. This Valentine’s Day tic tac toe game requires a few recycled keyboards but they are readily available at your local recycle center or on Craig’s list. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a mounted dear head
Earlier I posted a great list of gold projects. I guess gold is my color this year? I have always love everything antler so this paper clay dear head with gold tipped antlers made of sticks is sooooo cool! Pop … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow of magnetic blocks
These are simply beautiful all by themselves but the fact that they are magnetic makes the possibilities for art even better. Pop on over to the blog You Clever Monkey for the tutorial on how to make these rainbow magnetic … Read More ...