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 ...
How to wrap cookies and treats like giant candies
Are these not the coolest packaging ever!! I want to wrap everything like these giant candies. It is totally scalable. Pop on over to the blog Think Make Share to see this sweet gift wrapping technique that makes anything look … Read More ...
How to weave a rainbow with a recycled paper plate
This adorable project is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face that spots it. In fact I bet it would look great in a window. Pop on over to the blog Pink Stripey Socks for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make and paint paper plate sunflowers
Using unconventional things to paint with can be so fun and make things even easier. I like making little dots with the opposite end of the paint brush. The center of these sunflowers uses an unconventional end of something too. … Read More ...
How to make a hand print frog and paper plate lily pad
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a lily pad craft that is so easy and colorful. Not to mention those big silly eyes on the hand traced frog. Pop on over to the blog The Best Ideas for Kids for … 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 ...
Recycled paper plate New Year’s Eve Countdown Ball
New Year’s Eve has a special feel this year as so many of us really want to put 2020 in the rear view mirror and move onto a new year that holds so much hope. This fun ball drop countdown … Read More ...
How to make a paper plate Christmas camper card
I have a vintage Airstream and so I am always on the lookout for cute camper crafts to keep the theme going. This Christmas camper card is so darling! Crafters of all ages can make it and the footprint Christmas … Read More ...
Make a cute goose from a paper plate
I bet this cute duck or goose would be adorable to make as one large one out of a dinner plate and a whole row of little ducks made out of smaller cake plates. I spotted this easy paper plate … Read More ...
PDF patterns for you to transform paper and cardboard waste into beautiful 3D sculptures
These 3D patterns are great to make your own paper / cardboard sculptures. It could be an animal trophy to hang on your wall, a paper lampshade, an object to put on your desk or even a mask for Halloween.… Read More ...
How to make paper strip house decorations
I know these are Christmas decorations but I bet they would be cool year round. These kind of remind me of cookie cutter ornaments. Pop on over to the blog Sinnen Rausch for the tutorial on how to make little … Read More ...
The Cutest candy card for Valentines day and Easter
These bunnies, lambs, and chicks are so cute! They are originally designed to hold Easter candy but I think they would be adorable to give out for Valentines Day if you used pink, red and white glitter papers and heart … Read More ...
How to make folded paper icicles
This is one of those projects that I bet once you make one you can’t stop. You will try them in all sorts of papers both new and recycled. Maybe even try it with other things like stiffened fabric? Foil? … Read More ...
Snowman countdown calendar
I know it’s just a few days to Christmas but this idea was too cute not to share. And if you make it now you will have it ready to go next year! Pop on over to the blog Coffee … Read More ...
Paint monograms for Mother’s Day
With Testors craft paint and spray paint in coordinating colors making Mom an upcycled monogrammed tray, vase and plate set using 3 different painting and stenciling techniques is a great project to serve her the classic breakfast in bed on … Read More ...