Can you really have to many containers? Or for that matter cats? Well today’s recycled project combines them to make cute kitty containers. Prowl on over to the blog Living Locurto for the tutorial on how to make recycled kitty … Read More ...
Scrap lumber gets a new life as a black cat Halloween decoration
These are so simple yet so effective in giving you a look of disdain just like a cat can. Prowl on over to the blog It’s Always Autumn for the tutorial on how to make snarky looking black cats out … Read More ...
Got junk? Make some “Junk-o-lanterns” for Halloween
Boy do I love the name of this recycled Halloween craft…I like the project too of course. If you have a bunch of random buttons and assorted hardware pop on over to the blog Diva of DIY for the tutorial … Read More ...
Transform a pine cone into a spooky yet adorable spider for Halloween
Now at first these seem a bit creepy because they have so many eyes like a spider does but they are wiggle eyes so how creepy could they be? I can’t say as I have ever crafted a multi eyes … Read More ...
How to make miniature protest dolls and signs
I made these tiny porcelain dolls by making a mold of a ceramic figurine. Before I fired them I drilled a hole above the tiny hands. I experimented in both directions. After they were fired I glued them to some … Read More ...
How to make easy BIG, bold and colorful banners
If you have a big back yard or event space and wont to fill it with lots of color all while sticking to a budget and getting the all ages team involved why not try a recycled newspaper pennant banner … Read More ...
How to make cells in paint pouring
I am fascinated with paint poured art. I haven’t tried it yet but I’ve been reading up on it. Over at the blog Canvas In Common there are some great tips and tutorials on how to make cells in your … Read More ...
How to make recycled “winner” badge awards
I don’t think there is anyone out there that doesn’t occasionally like a bit of recognition for something good they have done. Also probably everyone has a stash of old pin buttons. Grab your stash of old buttons and your … Read More ...
Recycled prescription bottles make a great illuminated pumpkin
We all have or know someone that has a never ending supply of these orange prescription bottles. Well, this is the perfect recycled craft to whip up for the fall. I bet it would look great in a window too. … Read More ...
Owl gift bags are a total hoot!
Did you notice how different the expression is on each of these owls? All it takes is moving the black dot higher or lower and you can make the owls “look” different. Fly on over to the blog Sweet and … Read More ...
How to make leaf ombre print butterflies
Sometimes getting the ombre effect when painting can be a challenge. It’s pretty easy though when mono printing as the paint blurs together nicely with each print. Pop on over to the blog Hello Wonderful for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make art drip blobs
These drip blob art sculptures are beyond fun! The shape, the paint job and the texture make them so silly and captivating. Pop on over to the blog Make A Mark Studios for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
Canning jar lids make great sun catchers and more!
Canning jar lids naturally come apart so that you get a nice ring that lends itself to popping in a clear material perfect to make things like this sun catcher filled with flowers. Pop on over to the blog Welcome … Read More ...
How to make recycled cereal box bookmarks
I bet everyone could go to their pantry right now and find a cardboard box that would have one element on it that they could fussy cut out one special spot to make a bookmark. My fave would be the … Read More ...
How to make flying butterflies perfect to embellish any way you like
These flying butterflies would be cool to make with kids and as an adult craft that might make cute place card holders or clipped to a branch centerpiece. Pop on over to the blog Rhubarb and Wren for the t… Read More ...