I can’t say that I would look at a tea bag or tea bag wrapper and think of using it to make art but over at the blog Kulturologia there is an amazing collection of tea bag art by all … Read More ...
Recycled tea cup scene
I tend to buy random pretty tea cups and that means I have a bit of a collection. This idea for turning them into little tiny scenes is just darling. I bet you could make just about any topic you … Read More ...
Art in a recycled candy heart box
If you happen to get a heart shaped box of chocolates this Valentine’s day (or you go out the day after Valentine’s day and buy a box for half price) here is a great way to recycle it after you … Read More ...
Elegant mushrooms to embellish your garden
If you are the type of person who keeps a stash of pretty glass vases and bowls in the hopes that you will come across a project to make with them (like me) then here you go! These elegant clear … Read More ...
Recycled conversation heart box Valentine
This is BEYOND adorable! I am running right out to get some conversation heart candies boxes to make some of these shadow box valentines. I will of course repackage the conversation hearts 🙂 Pop on over to the blog Vivs-Whimsy … Read More ...
Great collection of recycled sewing pattern projects
Oh isn’t this pretty?! I just want to go grab a whole bunch of paper and recycled sewing patterns to try making one of these layered hearts. This Valentine heart project and lots more can be found at the blog … Read More ...
Recycled scissor bird art
I don’t think it’s any secret that I am in love with all things scissors so I thought I’d share this beautiful sculpture that uses scissors in an innovative way-as the beak of the bird. To see more innovative recycled … Read More ...
You Rock! Valentines and more ideas
This You Rock! Valentine combines two of my favorite things-rock painting and puns. If you are looking for more non-candy pun related Valentines pop on over to the blog Lolly Jane for a great collection of 21 non candy Valentines … Read More ...
11 recycled yardstick projects
I love arrows and with Valentine’s Day the next holiday up in the decoration making list I was looking for new ways to make some arrows. This yardstick ruler is awesome as I have a bunch in my stash ready … Read More ...
Happy New Year! 30 Days to Zero Waste
As recycled crafters we tend to save things that are normally thrown out but if you are like me you can’t save everything. A New Year’s goal could be to reduce the recycling that enters your world to avoid this … Read More ...
Button icicles make great Christmas decorations
These button icicles are so pretty! I bet they would look pretty as a garland across a fireplace mantle.
I spotted these button icicles at the blog Down Abby’s Road. There are simply tons of wonderful photos of all sorts … Read More ...
Recycled hangers can make a great Christmas tree
Sometimes you spot something that just makes you smile. That’s the case with this recycled coat hanger Christmas tree. I bet there are all sorts of possibilities like I have some vintage yarn covered hangers that could be really kitchy. … Read More ...
Great recycled sweater Christmas ornaments
Oooooohhh! I can not tell you how much I love, love, love these recycled sweater Christmas ornaments!! I spotted them in a great collection of recycled ornaments featured at the blog Sadie Seasongoods. There is another project just above this … Read More ...
Candy containers filled with buttons Christmas decor
I scored these fun candy shaped containers that I didn’t know what exactly I was going to do with them but as it turns out they are the perfect container to fill with a variety of Christmas colored buttons from … Read More ...
Use a tray to hang words
Words can be a great element in holiday decorating and quite frankly all throughout the year. I like the way this tray “frames” the word. Pop on over to the blog Once Upon A Farm for lots and lots of … Read More ...