A whole new year- tons of new crafts to make! This two wide ribbon heart could be just the project to make with all the leftover ribbon from Christmas gifts. Pop on over to the blog Restyled Junk for the … Read More ...
Shaving Cream painting technique
I know it’s the day after Christmas so that naturally means time to start thinking about all the upcoming holidays in the new year and all the great things you can make in the big 2020! I spotted these pretty … Read More ...
Upcycle pasta to put words on anything!
If you like putting words on things like I do then this idea for using pasta letters to spell out words is beyond easy and cute! I bet they can be glued on anything. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Simple nativity scene people
I love the simplicity of this nativity set. I bet it would look as cute in any size you make it based on the size recycled wood you may have on hand. You could make it big for the yard … Read More ...
How to make giant concrete geodes
Geodes are all the rage right now and you know what they say- if you are gonna make something, why not make them super-sized!! Rock and roll over to the blog Made By Barb for the step by step tutorial … Read More ...
Mini display cages made from champagne cork wires
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 ...