I have had the pleasure of being the Recycled Editor at Craft Gossip for over 15 years. I can’t think of a better job than to immerse myself in a community of creatives that focus on sharing their eco-creations with … Read More ...
How to make recycled chalk paint
I recently scored a big container of used sidewalk chalk chunks and I have an idea for a big piece of chalk art that would be better if I could paint it on the ground. Turns out it’s easy to … Read More ...
Yarn and a recycled water bottle make great bracelets
OK, now I have another fun project to make with my yarn scraps. The possibilities are endless. I could even see cutting up old clothes and adding beads to really kick these up! Best yet no one needs to know … Read More ...
Paper plate aquarium and more Earth Day crafts
I recently posted about how to make a DIY embroidery hoop with a plastic lid rim and container, this idea uses the outside of a plate to make the outer frame of an aquarium craft. It is featured at the … 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 ...
How to make rockin’ sharks
So many of us are big fans of the shark. We all have our reasons 🙂 These adorable sharks with their big smiles and wiggly eyes are so easy to make. I bet you could make all sorts of swimming … Read More ...
Paint the Earth for Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Let’s face it if you are reading this you celebrate Earth Day every day like I do. This unusual “tool” for painting a abstract modern Earth looks like it would be a great way to make cards … Read More ...
Coolest recycled electric candle cozy
Hexagons are everywhere and if you love them this stacked hexagon electric candle cozy is a perfect project to go with all your hexi goodness. They made theirs in brightly colored cardboard but how fun would it be in red … Read More ...
You are my world card for Mother’s Day
Last Saturday was Earth Day and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. So I thought I’d make a Mother’s Day card with an image of the Earth and the words, “You are my world” Fun hu?
It was easy … Read More ...
Recycled bottle cap lady bug magnets
Is it possible to look at anything with wiggle eyes and not smile? And really lady bugs are so darn cute. Combine the two and you have one cute recycled craft project. Pop on over to the blog Suburbia Unwrapped … Read More ...
Earth Day recycled file folder earth garland
I wanted to make an Earth Day decoration this year and what better icon is there than the earth and Sizzix makes a great Globe Earth die perfect to cut multiples for a garland held together with paper clips which … Read More ...
How to make a message globe for Earth Day
With Earth Day on Friday I thought this project featured over at Morena’s corner might be of interest to all who like to craft for every holiday. I like the idea of putting words on all sorts of objects. Pop … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow button necklace
I bet this rainbow button necklace would make a fun Earth Day craft or for Mom for Mother’s Day? Pop on over to the blog Little World’s Big Adventures for the tutorial on how to make a rainbow button necklace… Read More ...
10 fun recycled computer part crafts
When I spotted this picture I was completely captivated. It doesn’t really make much logical sense but it is really cool. Pop on over to the blog Our Everyday Earth for a whole bunch more super creative and artistic ways … Read More ...
Giveaway: Adult coloring book and Meditation Journal
I am L.O.V.E.-ing adult coloring pages and mandalas. So much so I have started to design my own coloring pages based on quotes that you can download for free.
If you are into them to you will love this giveaway.… Read More ...