I have something so fun to share with you today. There is this new mouldable glue called Sugru that comes in lots of colors and is so easy to work with. I love using old single earrings and buttons to … Read More ...
Fun to make and play: bunny color matching game
This idea for making a fun game out of matching bunny ears made of painted clothes pins and disks looks like a fun project to make with kids and then play. Hop on over to the blog Glued to my … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard easel
If you get a lot of stuff shipped to your house (or you know someone who does) this fun recycled cardboard box easel may be just the project you would like to make with those recycled boxes. I bet they … Read More ...
Crochet tp cozy that will make you giggle (hopefully)
Here is a throw back craft that is also a bit of pop art meets surrealism meets current obsession. I created this tp cozy that looks like a roll of toilet paper back in 2009 and I still keep my … Read More ...
How to stiffen felt for creative felt projects
Whether you use new felt or recycled wool felted sweaters being able to make it stiff to create dimensional projects can come in handy. Pop on over to the blog Twisted Notions for 4 ways to stiffen felt for creative … Read More ...
How to sew a recycled pet food bag featuring cute animals
Right now my only “pet” is a squirrel who sits on my air conditioner looks at me with his cute face until I give him peanuts. Unfortunately, the bag of peanuts does not have a picture of a squirrel on … Read More ...
Art prints from collages using ElephantStock
I was so excited when ElephantStock offered me a complimentary printing of my work for review. This has been on my “to-do” list for awhile. They have so many options of sizes and shapes to choose from to make prints … Read More ...
How to make a posable Pickett the Bowtruckle
Now this little guy is cute and I didn’t even know who he was. If you do then I bet you think he’s pretty cool and if you don’t wouldn’t it be fun to have a little cute posable plant … Read More ...
Recycle bottles into pretty cactus decor
Cactus can be virtually any shape or size which makes them super easy to draw and paint. Easy to paint makes them a great subject for embellishing empty recycled glass bottles. Pop on over to the blog A Beautiful Mess … Read More ...
How to make a wire maze sculpture
This is meant to be a kid’s activity but I am so going to make this with a recycled wire hanger. I want to make it so I can add random items as I find them. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled purse pocket organizer
Do you dread the hunt for small items in the bottom of your purse? Try as I might to use the pockets things still go astray. This idea for transforming a placemat into a purse organizer is just the project … Read More ...
How to make a confetti number cake topper
I always like to mix up my cake decorations but I can’t seem to find them when I need them. This idea for making them with confetti is so easy and I always have the materials on hand. Pop on … Read More ...
Cute clothespin puppets and pompoms
This project combines two of my favorite things-clothespins
Happy Presidents’ Day TP tube presidents
These little tp tube Lincoln and Washington figurines are beyond adorable. You know how I love my recycled tp tube crafts. Pop on over to the blog Surviving a Teacher’s Salary on this Presidents Day and make your self some … Read More ...
Frugal Easy Last-Minute Valentine’s Gift
This easy Valentine’s Day craft project only costs a whopping $0.50 and not surprisingly, it’s an upcycled project. Valentine’s Day is a nice holiday, but after the Christmas rush (and exhaustion), you want to keep it simple. Since this is … Read More ...