Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
This is such a clever and creative idea—I’m totally obsessed! As someone who lives for salty snacks, this treat wall is basically a dream come true. While Halloween is usually all about handing out sugary sweets and chocolate bars, why … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...