If you are thinking, “Here she goes again” you are right! I can’t believe that I keep finding new recycled things to make with the magical TP paper tube. Today’s project is great to do with the kiddos. I bet … Read More ...
Transform your tea cups into miniature scene filled Christmas ornaments
I painted the inside of tea cups with glitter a few years ago and used them as electric votive candle holders and this project looks like another way I could use those same painted tea cups. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Recycled Mason jars filled with pretty things make a great Christmas tree
Clear containers like recycled Mason jars make one of the best containers to collect and then use for storage. Even better when the jars filled with pretty things can then be arranged into a holiday decoration. I like to make … Read More ...
How to make a a recycled box candle nicho with doors
Nicho or niche is a great addition to a battery powered candle. These are a great way to decorate for Halloween or Christmas depending on how you embellish the surfaces. Pop on over to the blog Right Now Crafts for … Read More ...
How to make adorable recycled tin can Halloween spiders
Nothing beats wiggle eyes in 2 sizes to make something cute quickly. Throw in some Halloween candy and a recycled tin can and you are pretty much good to go. Pop on over to the blog Kid’s Craft Room for … Read More ...
How to make fun witch curled toe shoes
Got an old pair of medium healed slip on dress shoes? Can’t remember the last time you wore them? Yah, me too. Step on over to the post by Seeing Things on Instructables for a great tutorial on how to … Read More ...
Adorable recycled monsters filled with candy for Halloween
I don’t have much storage so I don’t tend to keep big plastic pumpkins so this project for transforming gallon milk jugs into cute monsters that can hold treats or would be cool to make a miniature scene in could … Read More ...
How to make an easy balloon giant spider for Halloween
I love making big decorations and using them outside. This idea for making a giant spider out of balloons and crepe paper is wonderful and easy. I think I am going to try it with some inflatable balls and maybe … Read More ...
Fun way to make a totem pole display
This is so unique and adorable. I bet this idea for making totem poles could be made out of all sorts of things. The first things that come to mind are TP tubes or recycled doll or stuffed animal heads … Read More ...
Book Review – Upcycling Outdoors: 20 Creative Garden Projects Made from Reclaimed Materials
Discover your inner genius and learn how to transform unwanted junk into unique and creative garden designs with designer, upcycler and entrepreneur Max McMurdo. Upcycling outdoors
Following the success of his first book Upcycling, Max has turned his thoughts … Read More ...
Toy dinosaurs evolve into art with this fun upcycle project
I’ve never really been a dinosaur person but recently I bought a bunch that I thought would make cute sign holders for an art show. Well, I didn’t use them for the show so when I spotted this wall art … Read More ...
How to make glowing cracked wood slices
Wood slices are so pretty all by themselves but adding a unique crack in them makes them even better. Adding a colored glowing element makes them modern and magical. Pop on over to the blog Imgur for the great detailed … Read More ...
Ultra modern countdown calendar
I am always on the look out for next Christmas’s countdown calendar
and I think I have found it! This chevron shaped minimalist one is so cool. Better still each one has fun things to celebrate each day written on … Read More ...
Lots of fun ways to make festive lighthouses
Lighthouses are a fun object to decorate with especially in the summer as we associate them with the beach and ocean. Who knew there were so many easy ways to make the simple and interactive object. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Recycled mint tins make great mini zen gardens
This is a miniature that you can also use. Pop one of these recycled mint tin zen gardens in your purse and when you have to wait you can entertain yourself or a kiddo off screen. I bet these would … Read More ...