Legos aren’t just for kiddo playtime. They can be used for all sorts of useful and creative things. This is just such an example.
I love little Lego people so why not give them a purpose and have them hold … Read More ...
Champagne corks turn into adorable Kokeshi
These are so cute! I can see making a whole bunch of them in all sorts of colors and maybe even adding rhinestones or little flowers. These adorable little recycled champagne corks painted to make kokeshi were featured at the … Read More ...
Rolodex cards get a new art life
This project has been on my “to try” list for a while. I scored a Rolodex
a while back and want to make lots of mini collage art that can be viewed on a spinning wheel. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Recycled paper can be made into anything!
This is so pretty and kind of ironic. Probably why I love it so much. It kind of reminds me how much I love the Lego typewriter. If you like to make dimensional things with recycled paper or you just … Read More ...
Architectural salvage keeps looking fabulous in new ways
As wood ages it get more interesting. For this reason architectural salvage can be a great material to make new things with. These wood hangers upside down with other bit of recycled wood make great displays for all sorts of … Read More ...
Quick and easy recycled jewelry display idea
I’m not sure there could be an easier way to make a jewelry display. I bet this would be perfect for craft shows as it would be easy to pack up and light to move. Everyone can work with dowels … Read More ...
Fun ways to recycled sewing tape measures
Did you know that tape measures can stretch out and thus become not accurate? They can. So if accuracy is super important in your sewing projects why not take your old tape measures and turn them into fun sewing themed … Read More ...
Creative and fun ways to reuse board games and toys
Upcycling old electronics can be so fun. I still have my old flip phones and I’ve heard the “kids” think their cool and some are using them. Another fun thing to repurpose are old game boards and game parts. Pop … Read More ...
A “Bunch” of inspiration for Easter decor
These pots of greenery with pom pom noses and bunny ears could be made with all sorts of materials and plants. I bet they could even work with a bunch of succulents. I am going to give it a shot. … Read More ...
Recycled sweaters make great art or canvases to make fiber art on
We all know that embroidery looks great on fabric and clothing but why not kick it up in scale and use sweaters as your “canvas” to make sweater art. It can be as simple as finding a sweater that already … Read More ...
A beautiful new ombre look to recycled bottles for the New Year
I love the ombre look. Combine ombre with the different shapes of recycled bottles and you’ve got yourself a stylish new look for the New Year. These could also be useful for displays of sticks or flowers. Pop on over … Read More ...
Easy upside down Christmas tree and more fun ideas
This is the perfect combination of nature and sparkle! If you like this combo too or other unusual ways to make Christmas trees to decorate for the holidays pop on over to the blog Family Handyman for a great collection … Read More ...
Clothes pin Christmas trees and lots of garland ideas
This is so simple yet bold and festive. Simple felt shapes in a variety of green shades make perfect Christmas trees on clothes pin bases. I bet you could clip your Christmas cards to this garland if you made them … Read More ...
Recycled book pages make great Christmas trees
If you are the type that likes to make new Christmas trees out of old things to mike up your holiday decor each year than this recycled book page Christmas tree just might be the project for you. It seems … Read More ...
Great idea for recycled ceiling fan glass lampshades and more!
I will fully admit I hadn’t been a fan (pun intended) of these type of glass globes but that all changes right now. When I spotted this great way to transform these fancy glass lampshades from ceiling fans into shades … Read More ...