Oh this is going to open up a whole new world of recycled crafting! Plastic containers are great for so many things but the printing on them has hindered the process and projects as the containers had to be covered….until … Read More ...
How to make a compost tumbler
Do you garden? If so and don’t have a composter yet this one seems like a great way to start. I have a bin style but tumbling it makes the process go quicker. The project calls for a 7 gallon … Read More ...
How to make a Keepsake upcycled baby onesie quilt
Babies grow so fast and their little onesies are beyond cute. Why not get a lifetime of warm snuggly memories out of them by transforming them into a quilt! Pop on over to the blog Craft Buds for the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make an action figure lamp
When I first saw this lamp I thought it was a piece of coral or something organic then at closer inspection I saw that it was a cluster of toy action figures. Too funny! Pop on over to Instructables to … Read More ...
22 Recycled pill bottle ideas
Over at 104 Homestead there is a great list of projects both practical and crafty for turning old pill bottles into organizational items and fun things like these faux bamboo vases. So if you happen to have a stash of … Read More ...
How to make Lego cinder block planters
This kind of falls under the category of art imitating life imitating art or “adult Legos”. If we played with Legos as a kid and then we still want to and we want them big and functional, then making concrete … Read More ...
How to make a recycled plastic cactus table
What a transformation! Naomi sent in her post about how her and her fellow blogger were challenged to make something out of a plastic cactus. I think they did a great job transforming the cactus into a cool stylish end … Read More ...
How to make a no sew Minnie Mouse costume
The cleaver materials and ways Cindy came up with to make this no sew costume came up could be translated to just about any outfit you may need. Pop on over to her blog Upcycle Design Lab for the step … Read More ...
How to make giant candy decorations
Yes, my crafty thoughts are turning toward the holidays. You too? Well this tutorial on how to make giant candy decorations out of a pool noodle is brilliant! So have fun with your pool noodle this summer and then turn … Read More ...
How to make glass eyes
I know it’s only mid summer but the Halloween decorations are in the stores so that must mean it’s OK to post Halloween craft projects. Over at Make there is an easy tutorial on how to make glass eyes perfect … Read More ...
Altered book tip I love and more ideas
I have a few altered books going currently. I pick them up occasionally and add to them. One of them I tore out a bunch of the signatures to make room for all the stuff I was adding. The tip … Read More ...
How to make a recycled candy box ring display
I made a recycled cigar box ring display using recycled wool felted sweaters but I LOVE this version where Jolene at the blog Crafty Super Mom used a rainbow of colors and a candy box to make her ring display. … Read More ...
How to make a photo display from a castor style wheel
This definitely falls under the category of, “I would never think of that!” But I sure am that Jane the designer over at Mamie Janes did. Pop on over to her blog to see the full tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make pink flamingo pull toys
In honor of the recent passing of the inventor of the lawn pink flamingo I thought I’d share this cute tutorial featured at the blog This Little Street on how to make a pink flamingo pull toy. I love … Read More ...
How to make recycled toy car drawer pulls
What little (or big) boy wouldn’t love a custom dresser that featured toy cars as the pulls. I bet they would look cute too on cabinet doors as well. Pop on over to the link Joor sent in to the … Read More ...