I am such a big fan of faux candles, real ones that are lit are really pretty but just seem kind of dangerous in my house. These faux candles all in black are the perfect solution for Halloween. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make recycled wine cork letters
This project will take some serious collecting but for some it may be the “tasty” part of the project (like for me!) I love how using the Wine corks on end makes them look like dots and the colors are … Read More ...
How to transfer images onto candles
Candles can be part of just about any holiday decor but for Halloween they are extra spooky. Candles can also make a great surface to decorate for each holiday and this technique for transferring images onto them is just the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled trash bag spider web Halloween decoration
I, like Jessica, at the blog How About Orange like my decorations big and inexpensive oh and quick to make! That is just what she came up with when she designed this trash bag spider web. Pop on over to … Read More ...
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How to make a recycled book page fall banner
Book pages are one of my all time favorite recycled paper to work with, especially dictionaries. This fall banner is just the project to make to try to get the feel of fall around my house (Did I mention it’s … Read More ...
How to make a recycled pallet hamper
If you are the sort that likes to decorate with a rustic look this project is just for you. Ronja sent in a link to the blog Nur Noch where there is a detailed tutorial on how to build the … Read More ...
52 Krylon projects- Vote for your favorite!
Fave Crafts is hosting a contest where 52 crafters have designed a wide variety of projects all using Krylon. Pop on over to the Fave Crafts site to see 52 projects including the one yours truly submitted, this upcycled leather … Read More ...
How to make a burlap covered recycled jar vase
Are you on the burlap bandwagon? I can’t say as I have made anything yet with it but this cute project that Keri Lee sent in looks like such an innovative way to use the burlap to hold the stems … Read More ...
How to make pumpkins out of frames
I wonder if there is anything you can’t make a pumpkin out of? I never would have thought of making square pumpkins out of framed fabric but these look so cute and modern. Pop on over to the blog Country … Read More ...
How to make scrap wood pumpkins
It doesn’t feel like fall here in SoCal but I can fix that by a least decorating like it is. This link sent in by Shelley to the blog Sew and Dipity is just the thing to make my yard … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt necklace
T-shirts are definitely my go-to recycled clothing fabric, it is so soft and comes in great colors and often has a great graphic element that can be used in a fun new way. The idea of using it to make … Read More ...
How to upcycle clothes with bleach, lace and even curtains!
In the spirit of The Sound of Music curtains play a big part of this new outfit created by Sheri and shared at the blog Kittenhood. She used bistro lace curtains as an overlay on this denim skirt/oval outfit. See … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater cowl
Even if this project didn’t rock like it does I would be tempted to post it just for the fun photo this crafter shared! But this recycled sweater project does rock and it’s super easy. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pennant banner
This technique could be used for just about any theme all you need to do is choose the right t-shirt. Alix of the blog Joyaltee created a recycled t-shirt banner using a skull graphic t-shirt which makes it perfect for … Read More ...
