Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
You know that super satisfying moment when you make something beautiful and save it from going in the trash? That’s the vibe I live for—and honestly, recycled bowl crafts hit that sweet spot perfectly. Whether you’re upcycling old magazines, leftover … Read More ...
Creative and Practical Ways to Reuse Pill Bottles Around the Home
Let’s be honest—those little orange pill bottles multiply like rabbits in the back of the medicine cabinet. And if you’re anything like me, tossing them feels wasteful. They’re sturdy, … Read More ...
If you’ve got a pile of old playing cards sitting around — maybe they’re from incomplete decks, game nights gone wild, or just worn from use — don’t throw them out! Instead, consider turning those old playing cards into clever … Read More ...
Looking for a creative way to keep the kids entertained this summer without spending a fortune? Turn your trash into treasure with this fun Recycled Sandcastle Craft Project! Using cardboard boxes, plastic lids, glue, and a bit of imagination, … Read More ...
You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip … Read More ...
If you’ve got an old or incomplete deck of UNO cards lying around, don’t toss them just yet! Whether the cards are bent, missing pieces, or just no longer in rotation for game night, there are plenty of clever ways … Read More ...
If you’re raising little recyclers, or just trying to get your kids to stop tossing snack wrappers under the couch, Cheekoo and the Cloud of Trash is the picture book you didn’t know you needed.
In this beautifully illustrated and … Read More ...
Got a pair of pants that are too worn out to wear but you just can’t bring yourself to toss them? I found the perfect solution! Barb from Made By Barb has this awesome DIY tutorial that shows you how … Read More ...
I love organic shape sculptures. Like the bean in Chicago. I sculpt little tiny things out of porcelain right now but I love this idea for working with plaster and a balloon. Pop on over to the blog Artful Parent … Read More ...
I have seen some calls for snake art to celebrate the Year of the Snake and so I’ve been looking around for inspiration. This project that includes simple folding and a recycle tp tube is darling. I bet it would … Read More ...
I love the idea of Elf on a Shelf and all the creative ideas people have come up with to place this guy around the house. This idea for making giant (for him) binoculars out of recycled tp tubes is … Read More ...
OK, come on! This is just beyond adorable and funny! A copper cleaning scrubby transformed into a tiny pumpkin? And since it’s copper it’s kinda elegant. Well, this adorable copper cleaning scrubbie pumpkin is just one of probably my favorite … Read More ...
These DIY stress balls were created for Halloween with cute little Jack-o-lantern faces but I’m thinking of all the ways to switch them up so that they can be used for all the stressful holidays. Are there any that aren’t? … Read More ...
Making things out of cardboard egg cartons is probably second only to tp tube crafts as the easiest recycled material to come up with. These adorable candy corn light covers can be made simply by going to the fridge and … Read More ...
I wonder if these rockin’ black cats would work outside and rock in the breeze? Well, if you want to make them for inside or outside pop on over to the blog Arty Crafty Kids for the step by step … Read More ...