There are so many holidays to craft for this time of year, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter to name just a few. I spotted this fun idea to use a paper shredder to make colorful Easter grass over … Read More ...
How to make a solar lamp post for your garden
Wiring outdoor lighting can be a pain and let’s just say I have cut the lines mowing the lawn more than a few times. Solar is the way to go! It allows you to put lights anywhere and not be … Read More ...
How to make Mockingjay inspired pencil arrows
These arrows are so cool! And best yet not only are they adorable to look at you can still color with them. Pop on over the blog Motte for the full tutorial on how to make Mockingjay inspired recycled pencil … Read More ...
How to use an embroidery hoop to weave
Weaving is a great way to create art and use all sorts of fibers and fabrics both new and recycled. This idea for creating a loom with an embroidery hoop and weaving in a spiral looks like a great way … Read More ...
How to make recycled tin heart folk art
Tin cans are now made so thin they make a great recycled material to make art with. With just a few simple tools and materials you can make this darling heart tin can folk art. See how over at … Read More ...
How to make glitter pills for Valentine’s Day
OK, this is such a cute idea and so easy to do. Who wouldn’t love a hand full of glitter pills to make them smile.
See how to make glitter pills over at blog A Bubbly Life.
How to make perfect felted balls
This is just a brilliant reuse of a common kitchen item. If you like felting or pom poms this is a great way to make perfect felted balls. Pop on over to the blog 365 You Can Handcraft for the … Read More ...
How to make recycled book page oil cloth
Oil cloth is a versatile and pretty fabric great for protecting all sorts of things. I never thought of trying to make it myself but you can! Pop on over to Design Sponge where they have a tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make a recycled milk jug penguin and frog
If you happen to be under a snow bank currently this just might be a fun project to make. I love penguins in general and I live in drought land so I will be making this too. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to decorate wooden clothes pins with wood burned patterns
What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and use … Read More ...
How to make Valentine Arrows and quiver
Here is a fun Valentine craft that includes not only pretty arrows it has a darling way to make a recycled quiver to keep them in too. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Pair for the free printable … Read More ...
Lovely stamped and painted feathers
Oh my! This is too cool! I am constantly amazed at the things clever crafters come up with the recycle and upcycle like these feathers! I never would have thought of a feather as a surface you could stamp on. … Read More ...
How to make a tissue paper Valentine Heart decoration
Do you happen to save your heart shape candy boxes from previous Valentine’s Days? If so here is a fun way to use the bottom to make a new decoration for this year. Pop on over to the blog Twitchetts … Read More ...
How to make a Star Wars Stormtrooper Pinata
I am officially please to share my first Star Wars recycled craft project thanks to Julia for sending in this link to Wholesale Party Supplies where there is a great tutorial on how to make a Stormtrooper pinata out of … Read More ...
16 homemade paint brushes for all sorts of effects
This list of 16 things to use as paintbrushes would be great for artists of all ages. What a fun way to experiment with different painting effects and brush strokes. Pop on over to the blog Babble Dabble Do for … Read More ...