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
There is something so satisfying about turning a stack of old books into holiday decor that actually looks charming. This easy 4th of July book stack decoration is one of those clever patriotic crafts that feels budget-friendly, simple, and surprisingly … 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 ...
Upcycled embroidery hoop art
Are you in love with crafting with embroidery hoops in different ways like I am? Here is a beautiful way to upcycle them by wrapping the hoops, placing sticks inside and embellishing them with pompoms, birdhouses and tiny birds. Pop … Read More ...
Garden decor – crystal water dripping faucet
This is one of those so simply yet brilliant recycled craft projects. It’s time to start planning and thinking about garden decor so you are ready to go when spring hits. Pop on over to the blog Dishfunctional Designs for … Read More ...
Donate your technology through Human -I-T organization
Most of the time I feature cool craft projects that re-use materials in a new way but today I want to share with you a bit of info about an amazing non-profit group Human-I-T that collects your old technology, wipes … Read More ...