I tend to like my mushrooms colorful but this tutorial is filled with lots of good techniques that can be used to make all sorts of thing for outdoor decor….especially with Halloween around the corner. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Easy to make adorable ghosts that look cute in the light and dark
Are you looking for an easy decoration to make this Holiday season? Well, these adorable little glow in the dark ghosts could be the one you are looking for. They are the kind of project you make that each one … Read More ...
How to make your own washi tape
I have quite the collection of washi tape
and I love using it both as tape and as a collage element. I am always looking for new ways to take regular paper and then transform it and this is looks … Read More ...
Great tutorial on how to make a concrete pumpkin
I love working with concrete. It is affordable, easy and it lasts. Qualities that are great for outside seasonal decorations. Pop on over to the blog Bungalow 47 for the very detailed tutorial on how to make concrete pumpkins … Read More ...
How to make gorgeous mini bowls out of shells
This tutorial for decupaging oyster shells is features decorative tissue paper napkins but I want to try it with scrap fabric which I like to work with when embellishing dimensional surfaces. Pop on over to the blog Crafting On The … Read More ...
Great project with recycled plastic toys and 2 great crafting tips!
There are so many things I like about this project and the writing over at the post on the blog Lovely Indeed. Not only that there are some great general crafting tips and techniques. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make a mini silk screen set up to make little art
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
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
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
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
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
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
I just finished flicking through “Upcycling Crafts (4th Edition): 100 Upcycling Projects That Reuse Old Clothes to Create Modern Fashion Accessories
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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
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
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 ...