I seem to see lots of ladybug projects out there. Are you loving them as much as I am? If so check out the adorable and simple recycled plastic lid ladybugs. They include another fan favorite wiggle eyes! Pop on … Read More ...
Paint monograms for Mother’s Day
With Testors craft paint and spray paint in coordinating colors making Mom an upcycled monogrammed tray, vase and plate set using 3 different painting and stenciling techniques is a great project to serve her the classic breakfast in bed on … Read More ...
How to make a fabric and PVC pipe playhouse
What kid doesn’t love a playhouse? And this one is so pretty. I think the other fun part of this project after making it is accessorizing it! Pop on over to Lia Griffith’s blog for the patterns and tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make pom pom poppers for Easter game
It can be fun to play and craft with your plastic Easter eggs
along with simply decorating with them. This idea for making an popper game also includes another of my favorite crafting supplies- pompoms! Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Recycled cardboard tube microphone
Yup! Another great idea for recycling those cardboard tubes into a fun craft that I bet will provide hours of pretend play and singing along with I bet a bit of dancing too. Oh and dress up! Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make a scrap fabric pom pom
I was captivated by how pretty this pom pom was. It is made out of all those little scraps of fabric you end up with when squaring up your fabric after washing it. Pop on over to the blog Molly … Read More ...
Die cut bird recycled sweater drink cozy
I love working with recycled wool felted sweaters and the cuff part makes a great drink cozy that is a perfect surface to embellish with die cuts. And the bird mixed media die will cut through recycled wool felted sweaters … Read More ...
How to make a recycled gumball machine fairy garden
I have been collecting clear containers to make little fairy gardens but I never thought of a vintage gumball machine! How cute! Pop on over to the link Ann sent in to the blog Duct Tape and Denim for the … Read More ...
Planner charm die cut from a recycled shampoo tube
I am always on the look out for sources of pretty materials to work with in my crafting. Shampoo bottles are a great source of pretty colored plastic. They can easily be die cut with bird mixed-media dies and Gemini … Read More ...
How to make striped pom pom Easter Eggs
Pom poms come in so many pretty colors and are fun to use in all sorts of crafty ways. They can be easily shaped with a very surprising tool not generally used in crafting Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day rainbow wreath
I never would have though to cut a styrofoam wreath in half to make a rainbow but the clever crafter over at the blog The Creative Orchard did! She also added rainbow raindrops and a pot of gold to make … Read More ...
Cool way to dress up your hoodie cords
I have embellished my hoodie cords with pom poms on the ends and I have seen beads slid onto the cords but wrapping them? No…..until now! How cool is this? Pop on over to the blog Alice and Lois for … Read More ...
How to make a no sew pocket wall organizer
Can you ever have too much organization? Not to mention pretty and and easy to make! The combinations of fabrics is endless. Pop on over to the blog DIY Candy for the easy tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...
Great upcycle detail you can use on any drawers
I bet we all have painted furniture that includes drawers. I have never though thought about painting or decorating the sides of them. Well, Ann sent in this tutorial where she dress up the side of her drawers with decoupaged … Read More ...
How to make paper bag planters
I really like how organic these paper bag planters look. The stenciling makes me think of coffee bean sacks. Pop on over to the link Medina sent in to the blog Grillo Designs for the step by step tutorial on … Read More ...