Who doesn’t get a kick out of vintage typewriters and their keys? There is just something cool about them. I have 2 rubber stamps of vintage typewriters along with the rubber stamps of the key alphabet. This is a brilliant … Read More ...
Old art supplies make great decorating elements on decor
Old art supplies can have a great look with bits of colored paint on them and even a simple aged quality. They may not work any more but they can be used to embellish surfaces. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Sign language “love” hand sign perfect for Valentine’s Day
I love using hand tracings for projects and simply by curling the hand outline you can make the sign language sign for “love”. This Valentine card is made with plastic heated into place but I bet any paper would work. … Read More ...
I “Heart” recycled playing card tiny houses
I love a craft that once you make one you want to make a whole bunch. Repetition can be so zen and I can pretty much always use more zen in my day. Pop on over to the blog Freshly … Read More ...
How to fold a recycled book page heart perfect to slip a love note in
Origami is such a classic crafting technique. I bet we have all made at least one thing by simply folding paper. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner why not fold up a whole bunch of these adorable recycled book … Read More ...
How to make an adorable and easy scrap fabric lion decoration
I am one of those crafters that saves every little scrap of fabric. Why? Because there are projects like this lion that they are perfect for. Pop on over to the blog Milk Magazine to see the step by step … Read More ...
I “heart” recycled playing card Valentine’s Day decoration
Sometimes the simplest item laying about the house can be transformed into a bold and fun holiday decoration. Grab your playing cards and a recycled piece of cardboard and you will have a festive heart shaped recycled heart playing card … Read More ...
How to melt recycled glass bottles in a microwave to make jewelry
I’ve always been interested in learning new things and expanding my skills, so when I received a microwave kiln
as a gift, I knew I wanted to try my hand at fusing recycled glass into jewelry. I was a bit … Read More ...
Fun way to make a mid mod recycled plastic bottle decoration
I bet this project bounces in a fun way. I also bet that it would look cool with just silver balls or all sorts of other things. Pop on over to the blog Oh Daily Tries for the step by … Read More ...
How to make recycled cake pan display shelves
If redecorating is on your New Year’s Resolution list why not try making some modern round display shelves out of your cake pans when you are cleaning out your kitchen? I know I have a stash of these. Pop on … Read More ...
Fun way to make your own pompoms and tassels
I have several tools to make pom poms and tassels. I often times even just use my hand. But today I spotted this cute way to make a tool with clothes pegs and a recycled tape base. It seems so … Read More ...
How to make modern style Christmas trees out of recycled sweaters
When you’re pulling out your sweaters this season and you find some that you aren’t going put back in your wardrobe don’t throw them away. You can transform them into a forest of Christmas trees perfect to decorate for Christmas. … Read More ...
How to make illuminated Christmas trees with string
I am kind of obsessed with tea lights and making things that light up with them. This Christmas tree is perfect! Pop on over to the blog Homemade Gifts Made Easy for step by step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make adorable snowmen out of recycled bottles
This is not the final project complete but it certainly is cute just this way. Pop on over to the blog AJ’s Trash to Treasure to see all the step-by-step photos and the final picture of these adorable snowmen made … Read More ...
How to make adorable recycled sock turkeys for Thanksgiving
I just did my winter clothing swap and I’m pulling out my thick socks so I guess it’s time to post an adorable sock craft. That is just what these little turkeys made from socks are- adorable! Fly on over … Read More ...