I am in love with making things on pedestals (do you remember my candy corn lights?) Well, today I made a candy dish with some die cut and embossed paper, a recycled container lid and a candle stick.
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How to make cactus from eggs
I’m pretty sure there will always be new ways to decorate eggs. In this case they look like cactus. Which makes them the perfect summer decoration. Pop on over to the blog Quartz and Leisure for the easy tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make lipstick shaped container organizers
Making a cute object supersized can be such a fun project and in this case decorative and functional. Renee sent in a link to her blog Cute Simple Stuff where she posted a video tutorial on how to make these … Read More ...
How to print on recycled tea bags
I can’t say I have ever thought about trying to print images on used tea bags but this photo sure is a pretty collection of art. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Alchemist for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make donuts for a ring toss game
I am in love with all things donut-from tiny donuts, real donuts and now these giant donuts! And best yet once you make them you can then play a fun outdoor ring toss game with them. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Sewing machine and knitting yarn ball embellished cell phone covers
We all have cell phones and they should definitely not go unembellished. These were so easy to put a custom touch on with a sewing machine die cut out of contact paper and a knitting needles and balls of yarn … Read More ...
Recycled leather, plastic tray and soda can embellished box
Today’s project features 3 different recycled materials embossed and die cut. If you haven’t tried embossing recycled leather, soda cans and plastic trays but like working with these materials already I have to say that I think embossing them really … Read More ...
How to make a message beach ball
Are you like me and always on the lookout for places to put your favorite quotes and words? Well, then you need to check out this cool tutorial on how to put words on a giant beach ball that is … Read More ...
Die cut paint swatch bookmark
Paint samples can be such a fun recycled element to craft with. I thought I’d try die cutting one my favorite alphabet set by Leonie Pujol to make a bookmark.
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Scrabble tile art
I think we all love Scrabble tiles
and there seems to be virtually endless ways to use them beyond playing the game. If this fun Christmas tree art that spells out holiday words looks like something your home needs for … Read More ...
How to make a recycled crib American flag decoration
I think this may be a first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a craft made from a recycled crib base-the spring tension section that the mattress rests on. Pop on over to the link Tracy sent … Read More ...
Recycled book page hot air balloon decoration
Hot air balloons are such a fun image to work with and this set of Crafter’s Companion die cut and rubberstamps that include a vintage hot air balloon with 2 inspirational sentiments made me want to make a wall hanging … Read More ...
Die cut duck tape flowers are perfect to embellish flip-flops
Every summer I like to get new flip flops and of course that means new opportunities to embellish them. Duck tape is the perfect material as it holds up so well to the elements. And it die cuts like a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled necktie heart
With Father’s day next weekend making a special gift for Dad just might be on your “to-do” list. If Dad happens to be cleaning out his stash of ties why not craft him up a heart with them? Pop on … Read More ...
How to make a super-sized sprinkle pill paperweight
Making super-sized crafts is so fun! Anytime you can take a tiny object and make it BIG along with cute oh and functional that is a winner of a craft. That is just what this supersized pill is. Pop on … Read More ...