Cactus can be virtually any shape or size which makes them super easy to draw and paint. Easy to paint makes them a great subject for embellishing empty recycled glass bottles. Pop on over to the blog A Beautiful Mess … Read More ...
How to make pretty stamped recycled yogurt jars
These pretty recycled jars look like vintage ceramics. I have saved these pretty Oui yogurt jars for just such a project. If you like the look as much as I do pop on over to the blog The Tip Toe … Read More ...
Make an adorable snail with a recycled marble and more!
Do you have a stash of pretty marbles? I have a few and this adorable snail looks like the perfect project to feature them. I found this recycled marble snail over at The Very Best Top 10 along with 9 … Read More ...
Super modern recycled plastic bottle vase
I think some of the most successful examples of recycled crafts are the ones where you can’t quite tell right away what it’s made out of. This looks like an elegant glass vase. Not only is it pretty it’s easy … Read More ...
Best fun fact for re-using mason jars and Star Wars Little peg people
This is just a great tip- using a plastic lid from a peanut butter jar with a mason jar when storing in the freezer to prevent rust. As we all try to reduce our single use containers- storage in pretty … Read More ...
30 ways to make a heart for the Heart A Day Valentine Challenge
I am having so much fun coming up with new and recycled materials to make a Valentine heart every day.
To see the first 22 ways to make recycled hearts for Valentine’s Day pop on over to this post.… Read More ...
50 Easter table settings and centerpieces
I’ve seen a lot of upside down wine glasses used as candle sticks in a Christmas theme so when I spotted this adorable Easter themed upside recycled wine glass candlesticks I had to share! They are part of a post … Read More ...
22 Ways to make a heart for Valentine’s Heart A Day Challenge
Here are my next 8 hearts for the Heart A Day Challenge from left to right:
15. Glass Heart outline candy cane striped pattern
16. Felt die cut heart with Hello Kitty ribbon cut slightly arrow shaped stitched on
17. … Read More ...
Natural Blue Eggs Used As Succulent and Air Planters
Succulents and air plants continue to be very popular and these natural blue eggs are adorable to place on the Easter table at each place setting. The guests can take it home as a favor. They are fun and inexpensive … Read More ...
How to dip paint recycled glass bottles
This is one modern and easy upcycling project literally ANYONE can do!
Grab some empty bottles and jars and some pretty colored paint and pop on over to the blog Our House Now a Home for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make a giant dandelion
Dandelions are one of my favorite plants, they are kind of the mid-century modern flower of the lawn. This fun dandelion is made out of q-tips of all things! Pop on over to the blog The Chic Site for the … Read More ...
How to make sparkly Recycled salt shaker Christmas ornaments
I had been collecting salt and pepper shakers for a while as they can be used for all sorts of recycled projects, along with actually using them for their intended purpose. This project is great because you can temporarily make … Read More ...
Recycled glass lampshade Christmas tree
This is the type of recycled craft anyone can make as all you need to do is collect up a bunch of glass lampshades and a star. Pop on over to the blog Salvage Sister and Mister for her tips … Read More ...
Glass block black cat Halloween decoration
If you read this blog regularly it will come as no surprise that I love making projects that light up and Craft Blocks that are plastic “glass” blocks are a great base to make Halloween decorations that light up. This … Read More ...
Kewpie bats make Halloween cute as can be
I think cute is my theme for Halloween this year and Kewpie bats from Lisa Kettell are the epitome of cute!
I grabbed some glass votive holders I had left over from another holiday project and simply glued on the … Read More ...