Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
I bet my girl friends would have a blast making these at our next “book club” (in quotes as we do read books but it really is a “wine and food” club). I sometimes bring a fun little craft for … Read More ... “How to make a Hershey’s Kiss Diamond Ring”
I know Christmas is in the rear view mirror but these geometric straw ornaments are so modern and pretty I bet these would look cool as simple decor in all sorts of spaces. Pop on over to the blog Vintage … Read More ... “How to make geometric straw ornaments”
I belong to a group on Facebook where we post stuff we are giving away. I scored these ceramic ice cream cones that I new instantly I was going to make pin cushions out of.
I gathered up a bunch … Read More ... “How to make a ice cream cone pin cushion”
These are so easy you will be able to make one of these for everyone you know…and even people you don’t! How sweet is that!?
Pop on over to the blog Homegrown and Healthy for the easy tutorial on how … Read More ... “How to make the easiest yarn hearts for Valentines Day”
So many of us say we can’t draw but I bet all of us can draw this adorable cat paw reaching up for the ball of real yarn. Pop on over to the blog Let’s Wrap Stuff for the tutorial … Read More ... “Cute cat gift wrap with paw and yarn ball”
Wow! Now another fun way to decorate Easter eggs that combines the fun of a mood ring with a paint job. Pop on over to the blog Dream a Little Bigger for the tutorial on how to make color changing … Read More ... “Color changing eggs for fun, decor and of course Easter!”
I love snow globes and this project really kicks up the idea to a whole new level of fun and cuteness! Pop on over to the blog A Few Shortcuts for the tutorial on how to make snow globe topped … Read More ... “How to make snow globe jar toppers”
Along with this awesome star Christmas decoration made out candy canes featured at the blog Country and Victorian Times there are also 2 other wreath style decorations. Who knew the simple candy cane was so versatile? Pop on over the … Read More ... “How to make a candy cane star Christmas decoration”
A forest of mini Christmas trees in different sizes can make a great mantel or shelf decoration. These little trees hold a lot of potential. They can also be used in gift decorations, card making or as an ornament for … Read More ... “Mixed-Media Christmas Trees from an old shoe box”
OK, now seriously I NEVER would have thought of embellishing bread of all things! But yes, yes you can make a loaf of bread silly and festive for Thanksgiving. Pop on over to the blog Sandy Toes and Popsicles for … Read More ... “Bread gets dressed up as a turkey for Thanksgiving”
I don’t have any reason to make these but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to. They are too cute. I might just make lots of little men and women using these designs. Pop on over to the blog Something … Read More ... “Recycled cork wedding couple”
If you read this blog regularly it will come as no surprise that I love making projects that light up and Craft Blocks that are plastic “glass” blocks are a great base to make Halloween decorations that light up. This … Read More ... “Glass block black cat Halloween decoration”
I’ve painted jars and stuck on electrical tape to make jack-o-lanterns but these painted jars along with their lids panted green and topped with a cork are simply adorable. Pop on over Sustain my Craft Habit for the step by … Read More ... “Recycled corks and mason jars make adorable pumpkins”
If you happen to know someone who uses this little colorful cups to make their coffee here is the perfect Christmas craft to recycle them into an entire chorus of carolers. Pop on over to the blog Kiflies Levendula for … Read More ... “Beyond adorable colorful Christmas carolers”
It is a lot easier than you think to make your own custom neon sign. Choose any word you like or put your child’s name up in lights. Pop on over to to this project sent in by the designer … Read More ... “How to make a Scrap Wood Custom Neon Sign”