Over at the blog CAMIC designs there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls. I think these are just so colorful and I love how big they are. I could … Read More ...
How to make scrap yarn art or how to paint with yarn
For a scrap yarn saver like me this is a great idea for using leftover yarn ends to make art. See the great tutorial on how to paint with yarn Leah posted at her blog Zombies Wearing Helmets.… Read More ...
Recycled cardboard makes great giant party decorations
I love the fact this the clever Mom of the blog Pam’s Party and Practical Tips makes things B I G!!!! Check out her post where she shares all sorts of her giant party decorations that are all made from … Read More ...
How to make plastic bottle flower blooms
Daniella created these plastic flowers so that she could have some weather proof decorations, she calls them “Manchester Blooms”. Pop on over to her blog Rubbish Revamped for the how to make plastic bottle flowers tutorial she posted.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled window chalkboard
This may look like a traditional chalkboard conversion but there is a fun twist to it. The clever crafter of the blog Downtime. Upcycle incorporated “windows” in her chalkboard that she could then use as little frames to showcase art. … Read More ...
How to make a recycled earring display organizer
I love using my collections as decorations and that’s one of the bonuses to this project. I love the old style metal hanger Dom used to make this recycled earring display organizer see how at the tutorial featured at the … Read More ...
How to make a light bulb photo decoration
As we all switch over to using those new fangled energy efficient bulbs what’s a crafter to do with the old ones? Why make something as adorable as this cute photo/chalkboard cube. See the great tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a record album cover box
I love the art on old record albums and this looks like a great project to make that features them! Check out the fabulous tutorial on how to make a record album box featured at Leah’s blog Zombies Wearing Helmets.… Read More ...
How to make a folded paper shadow box style frame
OK this is just plain brilliant. If all you have on hand is some paper (recycled preferably of course) with just a few folds and a bit of fun you can make a shadow box style frame using the tutorial… Read More ...
How to make a pirate ship cupcake party display
Angela of the blog Little Blues Room posted about a great pirate themed party and the tutorial on how to make a pirate ship cupcake display. She says arrrg….I say yummmmmm.!… Read More ...
How to make tiny recycled fabric flowers
Over the blog Kavin there is an extensive tutorial on how to make the tiny flowers. I bet these would be perfect to sew on a vintage purse or jacket.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled pizza box cupcake tower
With cupcakes being one of my favorite things to bake these days this recycled pizza box cupcake stand is just what they need to be display on just before eating of course! See the great tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a sand bucket door decoration
Over at the blog Lilybug Designs Nikki shared shared a fun idea and tutorial on how to make a sand bucket door decoration. I love wreaths but this is such a cute unique idea for mixing it up a … Read More ...
How to make sea shell art with fun window tiles
Not only is the focal element a recycled element, yup that shell was someone’s house there for a while, the background is a bit of recycled cardboard. The tiles are a unique and fun bit of repurposing. Check out the … Read More ...
How to upcycle a standard pinata
I recently had my first pinata experience. We had to use one that was not properly themed for our event, I wish I had had this tutorial on how to transform a pinata to a pretty party theme.… Read More ...
