I have always been a fan of the little chairs that are made from recycled champagne cork cages. Making them into a tiny display cage is so cute! Imagine I tiny bird and nest inside of this tiny cage. Fly … Read More ...
How to make a lottery ticket Christmas tree
If you know people that like to play scratch off lottery tickets this Christmas tree made out of them could be the perfect way to give them a bunch. Or you could make it as a centerpiece and everyone at … Read More ...
How to make geode inspired circle weaving art
I have been seeing geodes all over the place. I loved them as a kid. My dad had a collection of them. When I spotted these recycled cardboard art pieces with circle weaving in the center I was fascinated by … Read More ...
Recycled tp tubes transformed into turkeys
I haven’t done a good alliteration in a long time 🙂 Today I bring you a tutorial on how to make a turkey from a recycled tp tube perfect for decorating the Thanksgiving table with a festive napkin ring. Pop … Read More ...
Origami eye makes an easy Halloween craft
Are you “looking” for a fun craft that you can make a whole bunch of with a group? Why not try these origami eyeballs perfect to decorate for Halloween. Over at Elements of the Art Room there are step by … Read More ...
How to make ghost flowers
I love making really big things and the giant flowers made of mesh
can be made in any size and I bet look really cool at night. The technique would work great to sculpt and light all sorts of shapes. … Read More ...
How to make recycled egg carton eyes and more Halloween crafts
Egg cartons are a fun recycled material to work with. Over at the blog DIY and Crafting there is a great collection of 10 adorable recycled egg carton Halloween crafts including these sweet eyeballs that are cute individually or attached… Read More ...
Funnel painting technique
I have a feeling there probably isn’t anything that can’t be used used to paint with. Today’s item is a funnel of all things. The tutorial shows how well it works with kids but I bet artists of all ages … Read More ...
Great way to make a bow with scraps
If you are getting ready for decorating and gift giving here is a great project to keep in mind when working with your ribbon stash and you are left with a bunch of small pieces. No need to throw them … Read More ...
How to fold your own recycled newspaper bags
Oh these bags look awesome! I have a friend who still gets the newspaper so I have a great supply of newspaper. The sale flyers I bet would work great too and be more colorful. This would be a great … Read More ...
How to make wrapped rope wall decor
I don’t think I have ever seen anything like this wrapped rope wall decoration. It looks like a great way to use scrap yarn and thread or even strips of fabric or recycled clothing strips. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make pretty stamped recycled yogurt jars
These pretty recycled jars look like vintage ceramics. I have saved these pretty Oui yogurt jars for just such a project. If you like the look as much as I do pop on over to the blog The Tip Toe … Read More ...
Great idea for a back to school time capsule
I love seeing all the first day of school photos everyone is posting. A friend even posted her first day of Grad School as a joke (she is a mom of 2!). And this idea for making a back-to-school time … Read More ...
How to make a recycled magazine butterfly garland
I am always on the look out for ways to use the pretty colored pages in magazines. These butterflies are probably one of the best recycled magazine page crafts I have seen. Fly on over to the blog Sum of … Read More ...
Skulls in top hats Halloween decoration
I know it’s just about the first day of school for most but that just means Halloween is just around the corner. These little skulls with top hats are just adorable. The tutorial for making the hat is great. Pop … Read More ...