Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
I struggle to store all the different holiday decorations so anytime something can do double duty I will definitely jump on board. This idea for turning 3 plastic pumpkins
into a snowman is a great transformation. I would actually maybe … Read More ...
Embroidery hoops make a great base to make all sorts of projects with. Best yet a lot of the projects can be temporary and then onto the next idea. Pop on over to the blog Lil Blue Boo for the … Read More ...
Are you in full Halloween decorating mode? I just started with my Halloween pillows. My neighborhood is looking very spooky! Need a fun and easy project to get you started or add to your already in progress? Why not try … Read More ...
First up I wanted to share this pretty photo. You may not want to make this project but it certainly is a pretty and inspiring photo. But if you have stash of vintage slides and want to repurpose them into … Read More ...
I don’t think I have ever posted a craft made with a recycled horse shoe so I am so excited to share a post that includes 40 fun recycled hose shoe projects that range from easy to spectacular! Pop on … Read More ...
I love re-purposing furniture in simple yet unexpected ways. This idea for flipping a chair upside down and adding a piece of wood across the rails to make a towel hanger and shelf is so charming. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Most of the time I like my recycled craft and art projects on the quick and easy side but this one looks like a fun relaxing one that could take some “zen” time. This mixed media steampunk lamp has been … Read More ...
There are endless possibilities for what could be put in a recycled cd case. I think I may challenge myself to pick something new every day out on my daily walk. Pop on over to the blog Celebrations at Home … Read More ...
I love doilies. As the post over at The Idea Room shows so many ways that doilies can be reused, upcycled, repurposed and altered I could be making everything there. These wrist cozies happen to be one of my faves … Read More ...
I have another BIG and fun recycled craft project today. These fun fluffy clouds would add a great look inside or out. Pop on over to the blog Day to Day Gadgets for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
I have a feeling that decorating yards is going to be more important now more than ever as many of us will probably not be doing huge indoor gatherings this holiday season. So these giant ball ornaments perfect to hang … Read More ...
Often times simple knot making can be a zen project, remember all those friendship bracelets we would spend hours making? Well, over at the blog Arch Zine there is a huge collection of projects made with all sorts of fiber … Read More ...
I might have made up “book decor accessories” but what would you call this fun addition of decorative grass to the tops of a bunch of books? The blades of grass aren’t bookmarks but boy are they cool and I … Read More ...
Lots of us are taking on new projects like baking, gardening and decorating re-dos. I love this chair upcycled with paint and graffiti. Pop on over to the St. Louis Magazine blog where there are a bunch more furniture pieces … Read More ...
Well this is new to me! I don’t think I ever thought that you could weave a “fabric” of plants to make such a lovely decoration. I imagine it changes as well as it dries. Pop on over to the … Read More ...