Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
Creating for causes can be a great way to help organizations like Soroptimist and Bras for a Cause.
I had the opportunity to Create a bra for Bras for a Cause bra for my local Soroptimist of Glendale group fundraiser. … Read More ... “Bras For The Cause – My Statue of Liberty / We the People creation”
Nestled in the flock of button and embroidery sheep is this absolutely adorable “oh” snap sheep! I kind of think it has a bit of a Steampunk look. Pop on over to the blog Avec Mes 10 Doigts, Ma Tete … Read More ... ““Snappy” little sheep embroidery”
This idea for wrapping crayons with money is such a fun way to give money to either a kid, artist or anyone who likes to doodle! This idea is part of a HUGE collection of ideas on creative ways to … Read More ... “Amazing collection of creative ways to give money”
My stash of washi tape has grown quite a bit so when I spot a great collection of ideas on all sorts of ways to use it I am in heaven! This idea for using the washi tape to trim … Read More ... “More washi tape ideas than can fit in one book!”
This is ingenious! I often times need a bagillion clamps when I am covering a book or something like that. Pop on over to the Makezine blog to read a bit more about how to make a bunch of clamps … Read More ... “How to make lots of easy recycled clamps”
I am having so much fun coming up with new and recycled materials to make a Valentine heart every day.
To see the first 22 ways to make recycled hearts for Valentine’s Day pop on over to this post.… Read More ... “30 ways to make a heart for the Heart A Day Valentine Challenge”
I love air plants and all sorts of spider-like plants. Not only do I love the plants I love using unusual and unexpected things to plant them in. Over at the blog Idei Pentrucasa there is an amazing collection of … Read More ... “Amazing air plants and more!”
Here are my next 8 hearts for the Heart A Day Challenge from left to right:
15. Glass Heart outline candy cane striped pattern
16. Felt die cut heart with Hello Kitty ribbon cut slightly arrow shaped stitched on
17. … Read More ... “22 Ways to make a heart for Valentine’s Heart A Day Challenge”
These cute little dollies made out of wooden balls and recycled wooden spools are part of a rather unusual and eclectic collection of both crafts and other things over at the blog China Mommy. If you like pink faux fur… Read More ... “Cutest little recycled wooden spool dollies ever”
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”
Are you a fan of using an item traditionally used for one holiday and with just a bit of alteration it is perfect for another. That is what these disco ball ornaments have gone through. Pop on over to the … Read More ... “Paint by square disco ball Valentine decoration”
Last week I posted my first 7 ways to make hearts for the Heart a Day Challenge.
Here are my next 7 ways to make hearts for Valentine’s Day:
(from Left to right)
8. Two vintage recycled postage stamps… Read More ... “14 ways to make hearts for the Heart a Day Challenge”
Vintage Valentine’s can be so cute. The art has such a darling quality. These little dolls made with fun recycled doily and papers would be such a fun decoration to make. Pop on over to the blog to see close-ups … Read More ... “I love this idea for using vintage valentines to make dolls”
I am always on the lookout for bunny crafts, in my house the bunny decorations stay out year round. The multiply (as bunnies do) around Easter but they are always here and there. The wood beads are so pretty just … Read More ... “The cutest and easiest modern bunnies perfect for Easter”
Zippers are one of the funnest things to use in unexpected ways. Over at the blog Eslamoda there is a huge collection of recycled zipper jewelry inspirations. The red zipper heart is so perfect for Valentine’s Day. This is … Read More ... “Tons of recycled zipper jewelry ideas”