This is such an easy idea but boy is it cute! I want to make these for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day and Easter, really in every theme I have scrapbook paper and washi tape….and that is just about everything! … Read More ...
How to make a paper cup gift box
So earlier this week I posted about a wreath made out of simple cups. So I kind of have cups on the crafting brain. So when I spotted this tutorial on how to make a treat container out of a … Read More ...
Paper cup wreath and more fun recycling ideas
This paper cup wreath is so elegant and pretty I can hardly believe it is made from such an inauspicious object. It is part of a fun group of recycled projects featured over at the blog Pure and Noble. Pop … Read More ...
Crayon kid collage craft for back to school
Happy back to school season! What says back to school like a fresh box of crayons? This craft featuring each kid coloring their own crayon and making a big wall art out of all of them is beyond adorable! Pop … Read More ...
Embellish a light switch with Legos
This is such a fun idea for embellishing a plain light switch. The theme could be just about anything because Legos can make anything! Pop on over to Bob Vila’s blog for lots of ideas for repurposing and upcycling all … Read More ...
Great crafting tip for using foam glue dot discards
I think I love posting crafting tips for turning discarded craft supplies into tools as much as I love posting innovative recycled craft projects and ideas. This tip for using the surrounding area from foam glue dots
is brilliant! Pop … Read More ...
Mini gazing balls made with marbles and golf tees
Have you made any mini gardens or fairy scapes? I have been working on a few. This idea is too darn cute and oh so easy. Gazing balls are great in full size gardens so why not make a mini … Read More ...
Baby shoe wall art
How cute is this idea for upcycling baby shoes as they grow out of them? Best yet you can make two and give one to a special relative or friend. This baby shoe wall art idea was found at the … Read More ...
Cute kitties cut from recycled plastic bottles
I love the kitties in my neighborhood and these cute kitties cut from recycled plastic bottles are such a great idea featured at the blog Atelier Carmen are so inspiring. I bet it would be easy to make puppies, bunnies … Read More ...
Butterscotch candy bees made with wiggle eyes
When I spotted these little butterscotch candy bees I smiled because they brought back memories of my grandmother who always had these candies in her purse. Hers didn’t have wiggle eyes glued on them and little black stripes to look … Read More ...
Tiny Tikies made out of recycled corks
Recycled Wine corks are as much fun to collect (drinking wine) 🙂 as they are to craft with. Tiki faces are a classic summertime decorating theme so why not carve up a bunch of these fun tiki with your Dremel … Read More ...
Easy way to make a 4th of July decoration with books
I have been making holiday decorations with my books for a while now and this American flag inspired red, white and blue book arrangement is awesome! Best yet it only takes 10 books! Pop on over to the blog Little … Read More ...
Recycled cork little gnomes
I fell in love with these little Wine corks guys the minute I saw them. And they look so easy to make. It’s not like I don’t have a stash of wine corks ready to craft with. Pop on over … Read More ...
Use square paper plates for giant wall decoration
This is a giant minecraft image for a 6th birthday party is featured at the blog Catch My Party. Pop on over to see all the creative diy Minecraft party details. When I spotted this I thought it would … Read More ...
An amazing collection of hanging recycled planters
It is just starting to get warm and sunny here in SoCal and I just started my tomato plants. I am eager to get outside and clean up my plants and get new ones going. So that means new planters. … Read More ...