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DIY Kids Craft Project – Upcycled Cardboard Box Sandcastle

July 3, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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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 ...

35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

June 23, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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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 ...

Don’t Toss That Old Fence! Here’s How to Give It a Second Life in the Garden

June 15, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

When our old fence blew down during the recent cyclone (thanks, nature ), I did what any slightly obsessive DIYer would do—I went straight to Google to find a way to repurpose the whole lot instead of sending it to … Read More ...

DIY Review: Handmade Wooden American Flag – Rustic, Patriotic, and Perfectly Imperfect

June 10, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

 

I don’t know about you, but there’s something extra special about décor that’s both meaningful and made by hand. That’s exactly what drew me to this gorgeous DIY wooden American flag from Reinvented Delaware. It’s rustic. It’s bold. … Read More ...

Creative Ways to Reuse UNO Cards: Fun Upcycled Crafts to Try

June 2, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

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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 ...

25 Genius Ways to Repurpose Old Chairs Into Something Beautiful and Useful

May 19, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Old chairs: they’ve been sat on, stacked in the garage, and maybe even left curbside more times than we’d like to admit. But before you toss that creaky seat or worn-out dining chair, take a look at these incredibly clever … Read More ...

Making Popsicle Stick Playing Cards – Surprisingly Fun and Totally Charming!

May 15, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Okay, I’ll be honest — when I first saw the Popsicle Stick Playing Cards project floating around on Instructables, I wasn’t entirely sold. Popsicle sticks and playing cards? Sounds like a summer camp throwback, right? But curiosity got the best … Read More ...

I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

May 8, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

 

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Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video … Read More ...

DIY Upcycled Pants to Apron: A Fun and Easy Project

May 4, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

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 ...

Upcycled Keyboard Key Crafts: 20+ Clever Ways to Repurpose Old Computer Parts

April 28, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

If you’ve ever upgraded your computer and ended up with an old keyboard collecting dust, don’t toss it—upcycle it! There’s a whole world of creative, eco-friendly projects you can make using recycled computer keyboard keys. These DIY keyboard crafts aren’t … Read More ...

How to make amazing colorful recycled plastic bottle earrings

April 11, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I bet no on e will guess that these earrings are made from a recycled plastic bottle until you tell them. They are so pretty and look high-end to me. Pop on over to the blog Happy Family Art for … Read More ...

Easy way to make a plaster sculpture prefect for all ages

April 8, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

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 ...

Blind and texture embossing techniques

April 2, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

If you are a fan of adding subtle elements to your art this idea for embossing shapes and textures could be just the technique you will want to try. I haven’t had much success in the past but the tips … Read More ...

Fun way to add words to pencils

March 17, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I think I love any project that is about putting words on something. This project that features a tutorial on how to stamp (impress) letters and words into pencils is perfect for gifts and first day of school. I bet … Read More ...

How to make little recycled plastic flowers with a fun surprise tip

March 11, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I generally think of puff paint or dimensional paint as a kid craft supply but more and more I am finding ways to use it in “adult” art and crafts. These recycled plastic flowers a re made from plastic egg … Read More ...

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