Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
I love how versatile paper lanterns are for party decorating. They are lightweight, affordable, easy to hang, and they give you a nice big surface for painting, gluing, taping, and adding all kinds of crafty details. Once you start looking … Read More ...
First up I have a super-fun giveaway to tell you about and then scroll down to see the fun airbrushed solar light sign I made using the Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit and their acrylic paint.
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I love BIG craft projects. There is something quite Alice in Wonderland about these giant toadstools. If you think your yard or playroom could use some big colorful decorations pop on over to the link Medina sent in to her … Read More ...
I’ve seen quite a number of bookends made with toy animals but this one made with an action figure cut in half is so fun! Pop on over to the blog Make Fun creating for an illustrated tutorial on how … Read More ...
If you have a stash of plastic cups on hand for your 4th of July parting why not grab a few and make a wreath to decorate your front door. If they aren’t red, white, and blue I bet a … Read More ...
I am always on the look out for fun and unique ways to make window treatments. This colorful on is made with recycled telephone wire (one of my favorite recycled materials) and ribbon. Pop on over to the Eric Carle … Read More ...
I think it’s so fun to transform a modern container into a fun retro style decoration. Soda and beer cans come in beautiful colors and I bet virtually all of them would look great as a windspinner. Pop on over … Read More ...
I love when a project is pretty even if it isn’t being used for a practical purpose but when it can do both that is a really great design. Over at Awwe, Sam there is a great tutorial on how … Read More ...
I spotted this pile of books that have been rubber stamped over at the blog Hative in a great list of 25 graduation party ideas. It was originally posted at Martha Stewart. I plan on trying this simply to add … Read More ...
Pop on over to the blog Todolwen to see great photos of these little mushrooms made from recycled lace doilies and little vases. They may be available on her Etsy store so be sure to check there if you would … Read More ...
Isn’t this beautiful? Hot air balloons could be great for all sorts of temporary party decor to every day festive summer or kid’s room decorations. Pop on over to the blog Kate Aspen to see a bunch of ideas for … Read More ...
Oooooooh isn’t this pretty and dainty? Those little test tubes are perfect for putting all sorts of flowers in. Pop on over to the blog La Litterature Gourmande for the complete tutorial on how to make a recycled hanger cloud… Read More ...
With Mother’s Day on Sunday why not craft up a cute heart mobile for Mom to let her know how much you love her? I bet this would work as well by covering the hearts with washi tape. Pop … Read More ...
I never thought of a balloon as a surface that could be painted or embellished but it is! A temporary one at least. Pop on over to the blog Studio DIY for the tutorial on how to decorate a balloon … Read More ...
Pennant banners are a great way to decorate and using recycled scrap fabric to make them is both pretty and festive along with ecological. Pop on over to the Creative live blog for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...