I am collecting up all sorts of decorating ideas for 4th of July and quite frankly all summer long I decorate in red, white, and blue. These origami stars are just the perfect project to make one or two a … Read More ...
How to make easy pedestal star plates for 4th of July
So simple yet so pretty and festive! Yes, I love these pedestal star plates in red, white and blue. And best yet I keep a stash of candle sticks just to make these types of projects throughout the year. Pop … Read More ...
3D paper sculpture technique resource
If you like playing with paper whether it’s new or recycled this chart for all sorts of ways to manipulate paper could really come in handy for making all sorts of things from flowers to sculptures. I found it over … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard marble run
This is another of my favorite twofers. A project the kiddos will have fun making then playing with.
Pop on over to the blog Frugal Fun 4 Boys for the tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard marble run… Read More ...
May the 4th Be With You Craft recycled plastic Easter egg Weeble Wobbles
Now this technique for turning recycled plastic Easter eggs into Weeble Wobbles is just too cool. I want to paint them in all sorts of themes. But to celebrate May the 4th Be With you day try out the Star … Read More ...
The easiest no-sew interchangeable button bracelet
I am really excited about this new interchangeable no-sew button bracelet kit available at Buttons Galore. The possibilities are truly endless! Use the buttons that come in the kit that are beyond cute (and kid friendly) to beautiful elegant and … Read More ...
Upcycle books with your own stamped quotes
This recycled book project really has unlimited possibilities. Over at the blog Junque to Jewels there is a tutorial on how to stamp on recycled books and stack them to make your favorite quote or sentiment. Not a stamper? … Read More ...
How to make recycled paper coil beads
Generally when you say coiled paper beads you think of the ones you see showing the flat side of the paper and are more like a tube or elliptical shaped but these coiled paper beads you see the folded … Read More ...
Paint the Earth for Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Let’s face it if you are reading this you celebrate Earth Day every day like I do. This unusual “tool” for painting a abstract modern Earth looks like it would be a great way to make cards … Read More ...
How to make floating greenery votives
These seen so fancy yet quite frankly there are pretty simple. I bet they would work with just about anything in your yard (or your neighbor’s yard 🙂 Pop on over to the blog Do It and How for the … Read More ...
Twine Wrapped Easter Egg Holder Upcycle DIY
Do you like zen projects that can take a bit of time but are relaxing? Then I bet you will like this this great way to recycle those cheap plastic eggs you see at Easter time! Twine wrapped plastic eggs … Read More ...
Easy recycled shoe eco Friendly Bird Feeders
OK- here is a new one that looks so cute. It is the kind of thing that will make you do a double take when you spot it. Especially when the tree has several shoes on it (see an expample … Read More ...
Easy recycled cardboard box Easter basket
I kind of like this undecorated but I bet most people would see this recycled box Easter basket as the perfect canvas to add all sorts of bunnies, flowers, chicks and pretty colored elements to. Hop on over to the … Read More ...
Best fun fact for re-using mason jars and Star Wars Little peg people
This is just a great tip- using a plastic lid from a peanut butter jar with a mason jar when storing in the freezer to prevent rust. As we all try to reduce our single use containers- storage in pretty … Read More ...
How to make an upcycled Spring Easter bunny decoration
The cutest thing about this spring bunny is the way his head wobbles when you touch it. He’s made from scraps I had lying around. I even made the spring from old garden wire. The bunny is a lovely simple … Read More ...