These scrap butterflies were featured at the blog Heart Handmade and they are so beautiful and look like they could be made with all sorts of materials. I was looking at a few other scrap fabric butterflies and I saw … Read More ...
Recycled plastic bottles never looked so cool
This project that uses both paper and plastic looks so classy. I kind of want to try it with many layers. This paper and plastic recycled water bottle bracelet is part of a great collection of recycled plastic bottle projects … Read More ...
A bounty of acorn crafts to celebrate with through the holidays
Is this not the most adorable little squirrel made with acorns? I mean, acorns are cute all by themselves but then to transform them into something as cute as a squirrel? I call that a perfect recycled craft. Over at … Read More ...
So many fun ways to get organized!
Can you really be too organized? Yah, right like that could ever happen. But if you can make it fun it just might be a bit better. And better yet organizing in an eco and recycled way with stuff you … Read More ...
Literal trash is transformed into useful and pretty decor
OK this is positively got to be one of the best uses for something that would normally be thrown away. Paint lids, yes paint lids make great dots of color on a wall and better yet they are magnetic so … Read More ...
Punk rock Halloween or Christmas ornament-you decide :)
I am a huge fan of the mohawk hairstyle. And for that matter spikes. So this adorable skull with spike mohawk is perfect. It is featured as a Christmas decoration here but I bet it would be cute as a … Read More ...
Love at First Bite – treat wall perfect for Halloween and more!
This is such a fun idea! I love salty snacks so this is a dream wall for me. Halloween is traditionally a time when you hand out sweets but wouldn’t it be fun to mix things up with this? If … Read More ...
The best recycled handmade pin cushion ideas
I was poking around (yah pun intended) for fun little crafts to make for holiday boutiques and this collection of pin cushions that use recycled elements is A-mazing!! Such variety and cuteness overload. Pop on over to the blog All … Read More ...
Adding machine rolls of paper get a new life
Not many of us use an adding machine with the calculators on our phones. I was gifted a bunch of rolls of paper for them and this is the perfect project to make with them. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Your pasta machine is good for more than pasta or polymer clay
Don’t you just adore discovering new ways to utilize tools and materials you already have? It’s like a burst of creativity that justifies holding onto those items that may not see daily use. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find … Read More ...
Easy way to hang a picture that’s easy to swap out
I like to swap out the things I look at a lot….and I mean a lot! So finding ways to simply pop in a picture or a page from a magazine or my latest collage is always on my mind. … Read More ...
Business card ideas can be transformed into other fun art and craft ideas
These are business cards that have been watercolor painted then stamped with the person’s info. How cool is that? This just might be my weekend project. If you like art and craft ideas that come from other places like this … Read More ...
Old school supplies make great minimal wall art
I’m in the middle of a big clean out and This idea for hanging a variety of lengths of sharpened pencils by an old promotional wood ruler is such a fun way to use all those old pencils I seem … Read More ...
Lots of recycled art and craft projects to make with recycled elements
What I liked best about this collection of recycled projects was that they were both art in the form of sculptures and flat along with craft projects. Not only did they have a great range of styles they included lots … Read More ...
Recycled wood thread spools make a great tiny “canvas” for fiber art
Just because a vintage wood thread spool isn’t flat doesn’t mean it isn’t the perfect little space to feature art on. Thread art on fabric or wool is great or paintings on paper or canvas could work too. Pop on … Read More ...