These little elves could not be any cuter. They are part of a collection post over at the blog Sakarton where there are two other style of recycled stick elves. Grab some sticks and paint and start painting up … Read More ...
Recycled plastic container acorns perfect for Thanksgiving decorating
Do you love the fun of popping some change in a machine and seeing which prize you get? And then get addicted to trying to get the one prize you want? And then end up with a bunch of plastic … Read More ...
Proof that the tiniest scrap can be used in a pretty way
Now I keep just about every scrap of paper, fabric and fiber. I don’t have the most perfect method for storing it so it can be recycled into new projects but I am always working on it. These beautiful stitched … Read More ...
Soda can tabs never looked cuter in a junk journal
If you’ve ever stood at the kitchen bench holding a soda can tab and thought, “That feels too solid to throw away,” you’re absolutely my kind of person.
For years I tossed them straight into the recycling bin without a … Read More ...
So many adorable ways to swatch with your washi tape
If I had to guess I would say most of you have a stash of washi tape. Want a whole bunch of super cute ways to display the swatches of your tape? Then I highly recommend heading on over … Read More ...
Park your witch’s broom at the door Halloween decoration
This is just too funny! And best yet if you are really crafty you could make your own collection of witch’s brooms. Or have a party and have your friends over to each make one. Fly on over to the … Read More ...
Vintage salt and pepper shaker people
I love every tiny detail of these adorable winter people made from recycled salt and pepper shakers.
The recycled rhinestone pins used as hats to the sparkly bling that the glass shakers are filled with all so pretty! I can’t … Read More ...
Upcycle your back to school notebook with diamond stitching
I love back to school supply shopping. I scored a coupon in the mail from one of the big box stores and I had such a tough time deciding what to get as everything was pretty! Want to make something … Read More ...
Give books a new look with textiles and buttons
I have a collection of books that I keep because I like the type and words on the spine but I could totally see covering books with different textiles and button collections that I don’t love the spine of but … Read More ...
Scrabble tile downloadable font, art trivia and so much more!
I was poking around for some printable fonts as I am doing a collage series called #fubarandfirstladies and I wanted some fun fonts I could cut and paste into collages. I found this awesome Scrabble tile free download at Diva … Read More ...
Book art bracelet
This is just a really cool bracelet made out of a recycled book. I wanted to feature it because it shows a wild transformation of a book into a bracelet. There isn’t a tutorial but I encourage you to … Read More ...
40 Summer Art Ideas
I’m bored! How many times will you hear that this summer? Even if you are saying it to yourself. I actually might say something more like, which idea should I make today? I can’t decide. Well, either way if you … Read More ...
9 fun glow-in-the-dark projects great for summer fun
I love glow-in-the-dark projects, especially for summer as the nights are warm and being outside can be so festive. Why not make the yard really fun? Pop on over to the blog DIY Home Sweet Home for a great list … Read More ...
45 cactus and succulent planters
I have more succulents in my yard than I can keep up with. They multiply like bunnies! So I am always on the lookout for fun ways to incorporate them into projects. This terrarium with a vintage Matchbox car is … Read More ...
Recycled Pizza box easel
Over at the blog Growing a Green Family there is an interesting discussion about a new pizza box that is reusable. I think this is great as pizza boxes can really add up in the recycle bin. But if you … Read More ...