Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
This is one of those projects that I bet once you make one you can’t stop. You will try them in all sorts of papers both new and recycled. Maybe even try it with other things like stiffened fabric? Foil? … Read More ... “How to make folded paper icicles”
OK now this is cute! And you know what I’m going to do with this idea? I’m going to make Ugly Christmas Sweater cards for next year! I know I have to start now to knit a bunch with this … Read More ... “How to knit a tiny sweater for a card with toothpicks”
Succulents and air plants continue to be very popular and these natural blue eggs are adorable to place on the Easter table at each place setting. The guests can take it home as a favor. They are fun and inexpensive … Read More ... “Natural Blue Eggs Used As Succulent and Air Planters”
This bent wire “love” is so elegant and dainty. I bet it would look great on a big and a little one like in the photo. I bet it would look great even on a cupcake. Pop on over to … Read More ... “How to make a “love” wire cake topper”
This is such a dainty and delicate Valentine’s Day decoration. Included in the great tutorial on how to make this wire heart garland is a great tip on how to make smooth curves in the wire! Pop on over to … Read More ... “How to make a wire heart garland”
This is one modern and easy upcycling project literally ANYONE can do!
Grab some empty bottles and jars and some pretty colored paint and pop on over to the blog Our House Now a Home for the tutorial on how … Read More ... “How to dip paint recycled glass bottles”
Dandelions are one of my favorite plants, they are kind of the mid-century modern flower of the lawn. This fun dandelion is made out of q-tips of all things! Pop on over to the blog The Chic Site for the … Read More ... “How to make a giant dandelion”
Last week I posted a “Heart A Day Craft Challenge” and here are my first 7 hearts.
From left to right:
1. Washi Tape stripes and die cut (this collection of Valentine’s Day Washi tape is awesome!)
2.… Read More ... “Heart a Day Craft Challenge – 7 ways to make a heart for Valentine’s Day decoration”
This is my first heart for the Heart A Day Craft Challenge. It was easy to make. All you need are pretty colored large pom poms and some scissors.
All you need to do is trim the pom pom … Read More ... “How to make a heart shaped pom pom”
I bet my girl friends would have a blast making these at our next “book club” (in quotes as we do read books but it really is a “wine and food” club). I sometimes bring a fun little craft for … Read More ... “How to make a Hershey’s Kiss Diamond Ring”
I know Christmas is in the rear view mirror but these geometric straw ornaments are so modern and pretty I bet these would look cool as simple decor in all sorts of spaces. Pop on over to the blog Vintage … Read More ... “How to make geometric straw ornaments”
I can’t wait to try this recycled straw folded heart tutorial. It is so detailed it takes up 2 posts. I will be using this for the Rainbow Heart a Day Challenge I posted about. Another great project to make … Read More ... “How to make a folded straw heart for Valentine’s Day”
I belong to a group on Facebook where we post stuff we are giving away. I scored these ceramic ice cream cones that I new instantly I was going to make pin cushions out of.
I gathered up a bunch … Read More ... “How to make a ice cream cone pin cushion”
These are so easy you will be able to make one of these for everyone you know…and even people you don’t! How sweet is that!?
Pop on over to the blog Homegrown and Healthy for the easy tutorial on how … Read More ... “How to make the easiest yarn hearts for Valentines Day”
Have you done a creative challenge? I did. And I loved it! I did a mixed-media rubberstamped piece of art everyday in October. You can see them on Instagram under the hashtag #mabsdrawinktoberbystef
So I am inspired by this post … Read More ... “Craft Challenge: Make a heart every day in a rainbow of colors”