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How to make a mini silk screen set up to make little art

July 13, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Who knew it could be as simple as a recycled piece of cardboard and a scrap of sheer curtain fabric to make a mini silk screening setup.

Well, it is. Pop on over to the blog Cloth Paper Scissors for … Read More ...

How to cast shapes with recycled Styrofoam

June 14, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have a big stash of silicone molds. I love working with them as they are so flexible that anything is easy to get out. The old hard plastic candy molds worked great with chocolate and soap but other things … Read More ...

Modern patterned recycled cardboard and TP tube sculptures

May 30, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have posted other recycled cardboard sculpture crafts but today’s really caught my eye for two reasons. The first is the fun way simple patterns created on the surfaces really made this look modern and fun. The second was using … Read More ...

How to make your own mini illuminated constellation

May 11, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Lighting based on nature is such a great combo. Better yet making it with a recycled jar just puts it in my to make world. Pop on over to the blog Ideas 2 Live 4 for the step by step … Read More ...

How to make pretty recycled fabric twisted twine

April 27, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Isn’t this ball of recycled fiber just gorgeous! If you agree and have some old clothes of textiles you want to recycle into something pretty why not try making some rainbow twine. I bet you could use it for all … Read More ...

How to make your own paintballs and learn a little science

April 19, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

How to make your own paintballs

Okay, I have to share this totally fun idea I came across—it’s part science experiment, part messy outdoor art project, and 100% kid-approved. If your kids are anything like mine, they love any excuse to get outside and get a … Read More ...

Upcycling Crafts – 100 Upcycling Projects That Reuse Old Clothes to Create Modern Fashion Accessories

March 13, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

I just finished flicking through “Upcycling Crafts (4th Edition): 100 Upcycling Projects That Reuse Old Clothes to Create Modern Fashion Accessories“.

If you’re someone who loves to upcycle and be crafty, then this book is a must-have.

The … Read More ...

I “Heart” recycled playing card tiny houses

January 29, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I love a craft that once you make one you want to make a whole bunch. Repetition can be so zen and I can pretty much always use more zen in my day. Pop on over to the blog Freshly … Read More ...

How to make an Alice in Wonderland magic wand with recycled heart cards

January 15, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Who doesn’t love a magic wand? We all wish we had one at one point or another. You could use heart playing cards or you could recycled last year’s Valentine’s Day cards. Pop on over to the blog A Penny … Read More ...

How to melt recycled glass bottles in a microwave to make jewelry

January 4, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

melt glass bottles in microwave

I’ve always been interested in learning new things and expanding my skills, so when I received a microwave kiln as a gift, I knew I wanted to try my hand at fusing recycled glass into jewelry. I was a bit … Read More ...

Fun way to make your own pompoms and tassels

December 19, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I have several tools to make pom poms and tassels. I often times even just use my hand. But today I spotted this cute way to make a tool with clothes pegs and a recycled tape base. It seems so … Read More ...

How to make adorable snowmen out of recycled bottles

November 28, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

This is not the final project complete but it certainly is cute just this way. Pop on over to the blog AJ’s Trash to Treasure to see all the step-by-step photos and the final picture of these adorable snowmen made … Read More ...

How to make adorable recycled sock turkeys for Thanksgiving

November 16, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I just did my winter clothing swap and I’m pulling out my thick socks so I guess it’s time to post an adorable sock craft. That is just what these little turkeys made from socks are- adorable! Fly on over … Read More ...

Not too soon to make a bunch of ice lanterns

October 30, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

This is a great collection of ways to make ice lanterns but I bet they can be used with other materials like plaster or concrete? Pop on over to the blog Sew Historically for the step by step tutorials for … Read More ...

How to make and display DIY recycled spiders for Halloween

September 9, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

 

I think sticks and branches are in my top 10 of recycled craft materials. Wiggle eyes are there too so the fact that this Halloween spider decoration contains both makes it a winner for me! Crawl on over to … Read More ...

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