I don’t know why but making a cactus out of paper or crocheting them just is funny. They look so cute. These paper cacti are so easy and I bet would look fun out of recycled cardboard boxes maybe? Pop … Read More ...
How to make Photo planters Made from Recycled PVC Pipe
If your decorating style tends toward a modern, sleek look these black and white photo embellished vases might just be the project for you. Pop on over to the blog Unique Creations by Anita for the excellent step by step … Read More ...
Recycled metal dish holder spice rack
I often spot these metal serving frames at the thrift store. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that still had its’ dish with it thought. That’s what makes this spice rack project so perfect. They look so pretty! Pop … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day decorations of red branches and heart blocks
Paint and painting is my “go-to” medium this year. So for each holiday I am going to be painting my new decor elements. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so I thought I’d spray paint some recycled branches with … Read More ...
How to make a snow globe wreath
One of my favorite design elements is simply to change the scale of a traditional item from super-sized to tiny. That’s what I love about this snow globe wreath, along with making a traditional table top decoration into a wall … Read More ...
How to make wood slice shelves
My New Year’s resolution is to get organized. I’ll confess that’s pretty much every year’s plan. One of my favorite ways to organize is shelving. I feel like if I have more shelves less things stack up on top of … Read More ...
Candy containers filled with buttons Christmas decor
I scored these fun candy shaped containers that I didn’t know what exactly I was going to do with them but as it turns out they are the perfect container to fill with a variety of Christmas colored buttons from … Read More ...
Use a tray to hang words
Words can be a great element in holiday decorating and quite frankly all throughout the year. I like the way this tray “frames” the word. Pop on over to the blog Once Upon A Farm for lots and lots of … Read More ...
How to make a painted twig bouquet
This is such a simple idea but boy it looks so cool and modern. I bet this would be a great project to make when you are stuck indoors when it’s cold outside. Pop on over to the blog Homemade … Read More ...
Hey! That’s a cool recycled Thanksgiving decoration
Decorating with a group of items, especially recycled and natural, is great anytime of year. These brown bottles and wheat are a great decoration for fall and Thanksgiving. Pop on over to the blog Thrive for the easy tutorial on … Read More ...
Decorate books for the holidays with wrapping paper
I’m always on the lookout for fun and new ways to use books in my house to decorate and create art with so when I spotted this pile of books covered in plaid paper I wanted to share the idea. … Read More ...
Vintage style book and wire pumpkin decoration
This mixed media pumpkin is beautiful! I bet all sorts of things would work in the center of the wire pumpkin. Pop on over to the blog Baby Center to read about how to make a wire and book pumpkin… Read More ...
How to make a recycled fabric spider web Halloween decoration
Spider webs are a great Halloween decoration and they can be made in virtually any size from tiny to giant and out of so many different materials. This one is made with fabric. Pop on over to the link Katerina … Read More ...
Easy last minute Halloween ideas
If you wait till the last minute for things but still want to get in on the Halloween festivities I found some really easy and fun last minute ideas that you can make with stuff you probably have around the … Read More ...
How to die cut real leaves to make your favorite word centerpiece
I was given a challenge to try die cutting unusual things and so today I want to share with you my die cut real leaves word decoration. It also uses a rather unexpected material to fill in the die cut … Read More ...