Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
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I was invited to create an exhibit at the Glendale Main Library of recycled art and creations.
This was fun to put together as I have been creating recycled things for a loooooong time! Some of these projects … Read More ...
I have a Little Free Library and I recently had a Girl Scout troupe make a batch of bookmarks for it. They were a hit needless to say. So I was thinking I would make some more and these recycled … Read More ...
I am always on the lookout for fun button projects. I especially like ones that aren’t too fussy and feature random buttons that are perfect for the button jar stash. You know the ones you cut off the shirts you … Read More ...
I clove clothes pin crafts and decorating them is so fun. But this idea for using “clicker” words to embellish them has to be the easiest way to turn standard clothes pins into inspirational messages, names or whatever words you … Read More ...
I spotted this lawn gnome in concrete and had to head on over to the blog to find out more about it. Well, it turns out it is a challenge post that features all sorts of “hidden” things. AS the … Read More ...
This is such a beautiful photo and great idea for getting to enjoy a special dress that holds so many great memories of a special day. I bet it would work for all sorts of pretty cloths. This was included … Read More ...
When I first spotted this pretty green tree I thought it was made of socks. But then after a closer look it is made of mittens. I thought it would be a great way to do a donation collection for … Read More ...
I bet we all have everything on hand to whip up a cute Christmas tree like this one made of books, a pedestal cake plate and some figurines. I found this recycled book Christmas tree creation in an amazing collection … Read More ...
OK, this made me giggle. I actually thought it would be fun to do with a sticker in a Christmas card. It could be fun actually with a Birthday party hat or other fun hat stickers. Pop on over to … Read More ...
This is a beautiful project that I bet all levels of crafter could make. Grab your stash of Popsicle sticks
and go out for a walk in the forest (or the grocery store for some rosemary) and you are good … Read More ...
I save my wooden spools
as I use up the thread and this project for cutting the ends off the spool to use them to make jewelry is awesome! It is featured at the blog Dishfunctional Designs. Pop on over … Read More ...
I spotted this fun family hand card over at the blog Cafe Mom with a punch of other cute Thanksgiving crafts. I like this idea of making an accordion card with each member of your family’s hand for Christmas or … Read More ...
We are all so busy these days but I would imagine you are like me and still like to take time to make unique elements to decorate this could be just the project you can fit into your day. All … Read More ...
Could these tiny dolls with acorn caps in a shell be any cuter? They were spotted in a great collection of acorn crafts collected over at the blog Dishfunctional Designs. Another of my favorites in the acorn crafts collection that … Read More ...
If you like to give money in creative ways this fun idea for putting coins in a jar with water and a floating rubber ducky is…just ducky! This cute way to give money is featured at Heels.… Read More ...