I don’t know any little girl that didn’t want to be a fairy (or at least fly) when they were little…some of us have never forgotten that dream and love fairy’s to this very day. Here’s a way to sprinkle … Read More ...
How to use a branch for weaving
Using yarn in unconventional ways to make decorations and art is one of my favorite things to look for as I have quite the yarn stash. This idea for weaving on a branch is sooooo cool. The shape of the … Read More ...
How to make a doily covered lantern
Adding a bunch of paper doilies to a paper lantern takes something simple and pretty to a real statement of style. Looking to dress up a standard paper lantern of cover up one that might have seen better days? Pop … Read More ...
Super modern recycled plastic bottle vase
I think some of the most successful examples of recycled crafts are the ones where you can’t quite tell right away what it’s made out of. This looks like an elegant glass vase. Not only is it pretty it’s easy … Read More ...
Make a miniature postcard from a recycled photo
I am soooooo doing this! I send out snail mail using collections of vintage postage I get at Stamp Shows. I love making a collage of them to add up to 55 cents and decorating the envelope. I even have … Read More ...
How to fold an easy treat bag
This folded treat bag is featured using scrapbook paper but I bet it would work with all sorts of recycled papers. Pop on over to the blog Cosmo Cricket for the step by step tutorial on how to fold an … Read More ...
How to make a recycled self watering planter
As a fan of sets of things this collection of multi colored self watering planters is as pretty as it is functional. I am currently propagating ivy and this would be so much more attractive than my current set up. … Read More ...
PDF patterns for you to transform paper and cardboard waste into beautiful 3D sculptures
These 3D patterns are great to make your own paper / cardboard sculptures. It could be an animal trophy to hang on your wall, a paper lampshade, an object to put on your desk or even a mask for Halloween.… Read More ...
How to make colored pencil hair block heads
I’ve seen pencil holders made from recycled wood blocks but putting silly faces on the blocks thus transforming the colored pencils into a “hairdo” is beyond cute. Pop on over to Mer Mag Blog for the tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard marble run
This is another of my favorite twofers. A project the kiddos will have fun making then playing with.
Pop on over to the blog Frugal Fun 4 Boys for the tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard marble run… Read More ...
Upcycle books with your own stamped quotes
This recycled book project really has unlimited possibilities. Over at the blog Junque to Jewels there is a tutorial on how to stamp on recycled books and stack them to make your favorite quote or sentiment. Not a stamper? … 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 ...
How to make cardboard cacti
I have been playing around with organic oval shapes in my paintings and when I spotted these cardboard cacti made out of oval-ish shapes I thought I could paint the shapes all funky colors and make silly cacti. Maybe even … Read More ...
Paint the Earth for Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Let’s face it if you are reading this you celebrate Earth Day every day like I do. This unusual “tool” for painting a abstract modern Earth looks like it would be a great way to make cards … Read More ...
Twine Wrapped Easter Egg Holder Upcycle DIY
Do you like zen projects that can take a bit of time but are relaxing? Then I bet you will like this this great way to recycle those cheap plastic eggs you see at Easter time! Twine wrapped plastic eggs … Read More ...