I have posted other recycled cardboard sculpture crafts but today’s really caught my eye for two reasons. The first is the fun way simple patterns created on the surfaces really made this look modern and fun. The second was using … Read More ...
How to make recycled wood spool toys in pretty colors
Now I don’t think I need to make these toys but what I really like is how the wooden spools are different colors but the wood shows through as if they are stained. If you to like the idea of … Read More ...
Recycled plastic cups make great greenhouses for seed starting
This may sound strange but I have started taking home my plastic and paper cups when I am out at an event or meeting that provided beverages. Why you ask? Well I have started using them to mix concrete and … Read More ...
How to make adorable kittens in sweaters
Now kittens are cute, that’s a fact. But what makes them even cuter? Sweaters. And these little recycled cardboard kittens are beyond easy to make so I’m sure you will make tons! I know I am. It just might be … Read More ...
The nuts and bolts of printing with nuts and bolts
Have you ever thought about printing with nuts and bolts? It may sound a bit strange, but it’s actually a fascinating process that is gaining popularity in the world of 3D printing, for one thing.
In traditional 3D printing, the … Read More ...
Sticks and pine cones make great organic woodland costumes
Maybe this year you aren’t quite into all the plastic Halloween stuff. I actually scored some real skulls from a sculptor that I am using as my Halloween decor. Maybe my costume this year will be organic too. This idea … Read More ...
How to make and easy and adorable sugar skull doll
This little sugar skull doll is so simple and adorable. She has such a charming look on her face and could hold virtually anything especially a piece of Halloween candy? Pop on over to the blog Blue Bear Wood for … Read More ...
How to make recycled clothes pin puppets
Cute Halloween crafts seem to be all over the place this year. I generally pick a them each year, I did eyeballs one year, another year I did candy corns and one other time I did witch hats. I think … Read More ...
How to make and display DIY recycled spiders for Halloween
I think sticks and branches are in my top 10 of recycled craft materials. Wiggle eyes are there too so the fact that this Halloween spider decoration contains both makes it a winner for me! Crawl on over to … Read More ...
Cute monster finger puppets perfect for pretend play
A little obsessed with wiggle eyes right now. They just make me smile so much. You too? And want to create a little fun time with the kiddos and make some easy finger puppets and then put on a play … Read More ...
How to make “junk” art beads and necklaces
Are you the type of person who sees the beauty in junk? I am. And when you gather up a bunch of it in a semi formal way like stringing it on a cord it transforms into a modern art … Read More ...
Tons of back-to-school crafts including a fun rainbow crayon display box
I’m kinda loving the simplicity of this crayon holder project and the joy of knowing that you get to stab the top part with a sharp point over and over. Pop on over to the blog The Classroom Creative to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cd shelf Lego dollhouse / apartment
I kind of want to call this a doll apartment rather than a doll house. The original design features Logo decor but the repurposed shelf doll house/apartment could be furnished with any of your favorite miniatures. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make drawings to look at with 3d glasses
I never really read about how 3d images work when you wear the special 3d glasses but over at the blog De Tout et de Rien there is a great explanation of how it works. Now that you know how … Read More ...
Snack food inspired learning project – Dorito Math
This idea falls under the category of fun to make as much as fun to use. Try creating a bag of Doritos out of paper and cut up triangles to make the Doritos. Then use them for a matching … Read More ...