I have quite the collection of washi tape
and I love using it both as tape and as a collage element. I am always looking for new ways to take regular paper and then transform it and this is looks … Read More ...
Recycled paper can be made into anything!
This is so pretty and kind of ironic. Probably why I love it so much. It kind of reminds me how much I love the Lego typewriter. If you like to make dimensional things with recycled paper or you just … Read More ...
How to make a paper whistle
Some people can whistle and some cannot. This fun paper project will make it so everyone can whistle. This might be a fun project to make for Valentine’s Day to give or make with all your friends. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make recycled adorable “ugly” sweater Christmas tags
I am a huuuuuuge fan of ugly Christmas sweaters and of course recycled crafts. I am also a super-fan of recycling pretty Christmas cards. If you are too you will want to pop over to the blog What’s Up Fagans? … Read More ...
How to make a colorful recycled folded magazine Christmas tree
I have created Christmas trees by folding the pages of books but I haven’t tried this more colorful version of using magazines. Pop on over to the blog I Gotta Create for the tutorial on how to make folded magazine … Read More ...
How to make a recycled branch and origami decoration
Branched are natures sculptures. Their natural leaves and blossoms are pretty on them but so can so many other things. Today’s project features origami cranes hanging from a branch in a pretty bottle. Pop on over to the blog Handbox … Read More ...
Group Christmas tree craft
I am a big fan of projects that each person can do their own thing and then all the elements come together to make one big thing. Such is the case with this big Christmas tree made out of individual … Read More ...
How to fold recycled book page Christmas angels
I’ve made a lot of recycled book folded Christmas trees but I’ve never seen angels made with recycled book pages…especially ones that are so easy. Pop on over to the blog Mentootlet for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to fold a chevron bookmark
This is a great tutorial and I bet would be fun to make with junk mail sale flyers with all the different colors. I also think anything that might draw attention to reading and books is a good thing. Pop … Read More ...
How to make a confetti number cake topper
I always like to mix up my cake decorations but I can’t seem to find them when I need them. This idea for making them with confetti is so easy and I always have the materials on hand. Pop on … Read More ...
Happy Presidents’ Day TP tube presidents
These little tp tube Lincoln and Washington figurines are beyond adorable. You know how I love my recycled tp tube crafts. Pop on over to the blog Surviving a Teacher’s Salary on this Presidents Day and make your self some … Read More ...
3D paper sculpture technique resource
If you like playing with paper whether it’s new or recycled this chart for all sorts of ways to manipulate paper could really come in handy for making all sorts of things from flowers to sculptures. I found it over … Read More ...
How to make recycled paper coil beads
Generally when you say coiled paper beads you think of the ones you see showing the flat side of the paper and are more like a tube or elliptical shaped but these coiled paper beads you see the folded … Read More ...
Upcyle your paper bags with art
Now is the time we turn toward our goals for the new year. My interests have grown beyond crafting toward art and that include lots of paper collage. I have experimented with a lot of surfaces so when I spotted … Read More ...
How to make your own Easter grass
There are so many holidays to craft for this time of year, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter to name just a few. I spotted this fun idea to use a paper shredder to make colorful Easter grass over … Read More ...