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This DIY Board Game Table Made Me Want to Dust Off My Cricut

September 7, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

You know that feeling when you see a project and instantly start mentally rearranging your whole weekend to fit it in? That was me with The Carpenter’s Daughter’s DIY Board Game Table tutorial. I mean, it’s so good. … Read More ...

IWAS Upcycled Drinking Glasses

August 22, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

These upcycled drinking glasses are such a fun and meaningful addition to my kitchen! I originally bought them because I’m trying to make more eco-conscious choices, but they’ve turned out to be so much more than just “sustainable.” They’re genuinely … Read More ...

How To Make A Milk Carton Village – A Recycled Craft for Kids

August 7, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Ready to turn your recycling bin into a colorful, miniature village? Grab those empty milk cartons and let’s create a town filled with tiny houses, shops, and even a school or bakery! This craft is perfect for kids of all … Read More ...

35 Creative Ways to Make Bowls from Recycled Materials – Genius Eco-Friendly DIYs You Can Actually Use

August 4, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

You know that super satisfying moment when you make something beautiful and save it from going in the trash? That’s the vibe I live for—and honestly, recycled bowl crafts hit that sweet spot perfectly. Whether you’re upcycling old magazines, leftover … Read More ...

30 Brilliant Uses for Empty Pill Bottles You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

July 25, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Creative and Practical Ways to Reuse Pill Bottles Around the Home

Let’s be honest—those little orange pill bottles multiply like rabbits in the back of the medicine cabinet. And if you’re anything like me, tossing them feels wasteful. They’re sturdy, … Read More ...

45 amazing ways to reuse and recycle old playing cards

July 14, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Do you have old playing cards gathering dust—maybe a deck with missing pieces, bent corners, or one too many coffee stains? Instead of tossing them in the bin, why not turn those forgotten cards into something fresh and fun? Playing … Read More ...

Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

July 10, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite … Read More ...

Build Big Memories on a Budget: DIY Cubby House Using Recycled Pallets

July 8, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

There’s something special about a cubby house. For kids, it’s more than just a backyard structure—it becomes a pirate ship, a secret hideaway, a miniature home, or a quiet spot to read and imagine. And for parents or grandparents, it’s … Read More ...

35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

June 23, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip … Read More ...

Making Popsicle Stick Playing Cards – Surprisingly Fun and Totally Charming!

May 15, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Okay, I’ll be honest — when I first saw the Popsicle Stick Playing Cards project floating around on Instructables, I wasn’t entirely sold. Popsicle sticks and playing cards? Sounds like a summer camp throwback, right? But curiosity got the best … Read More ...

I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

May 8, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

 

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Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial … Read More ...

Upcycled Keyboard Key Crafts: 20+ Clever Ways to Repurpose Old Computer Parts

April 28, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

If you’ve ever upgraded your computer and ended up with an old keyboard collecting dust, don’t toss it—upcycle it! There’s a whole world of creative, eco-friendly projects you can make using recycled computer keyboard keys. These DIY keyboard crafts aren’t … Read More ...

All sorts of creative and useful ways to use silicone caulk in crafts and more!

March 7, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

This tutorial for how to make a stamp using silicone calk was my favorite of the collection of tips and creative ways to use silicone caulk in unexpected ways. Pop on over to the blog I am Sew Crazy to … Read More ...

Altoid tins make great bases for mini shrines and alters

January 29, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I seem to have an endless supply of tiny little things. I mostly pop them on a shelf and then occasionally clean the shelf off and everything ends up in a box. So this idea for making mini shrines or … Read More ...

All sorts of fun ideas for recycling Christmas cards and wrapping paper

December 23, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I hope you all have a fabulous holiday, whatever you celebrate! After all the celebrating is over why not take all those pretty cards and paper and use them to craft up fun things for New Years and next holiday … Read More ...

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