If you are thinking, “Here she goes again” you are right! I can’t believe that I keep finding new recycled things to make with the magical TP paper tube. Today’s project is great to do with the kiddos. I bet … Read More ...
Book Review – DIY T-Shirt Crafts: From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts
Transform old T-shirts into trendy accessories–in 60 minutes or fewer!
Creating something useful and stylish doesn’t have to take ages or require expensive supplies. From an Easy Twisted Headband to Round Lounge Pillows, DIY T-Shirt Crafts
teaches you how to … Read More ...
Adorable way to wrap treats like bats for Halloween
Sometimes the wrapping is better than what’s inside. I think that is the case with these adorable bats that contain candy for Halloween. I bet these would look great displayed even before tearing into them to enjoy the treats. Fly … Read More ...
How to make recycled Halloween Shrines
This adorable project utilizes a few of my favorite craft items, recycled cereal boxes and battery powered tea lights. The possibilities of what you put in these illuminated shrines is endless. Pop on over to the blog A. R. Danziger … Read More ...
How to make fun witch curled toe shoes
Got an old pair of medium healed slip on dress shoes? Can’t remember the last time you wore them? Yah, me too. Step on over to the post by Seeing Things on Instructables for a great tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make your own worry dolls
I had totally forgotten about worry dolls but I had a collection of them all through college. I’m sure they are in some box somewhere though. But, not to “worry” I think I will make a new set using the … Read More ...
How to spool knit with a recycled toilet paper tube
I think everyone at one point or another spool knits, right? And after last year I don’t think any of us will look at a roll of toilet paper the same again. So why not take one of our favorite … Read More ...
How to make glowing cracked wood slices
Wood slices are so pretty all by themselves but adding a unique crack in them makes them even better. Adding a colored glowing element makes them modern and magical. Pop on over to the blog Imgur for the great detailed … Read More ...
How to make chunky necklaces with wood beads and copper pipe
I love working with items found at the hardware store and copper pipe
is just one of the fun and surprisingly easy to work with. It looks great with unfinished wood beads
and whatever strikes your fancy. Pop on over … Read More ...
Great idea for using recycled gum blister packaging
I have always wanted to figure out a recycled craft to make with pill blister packs but this one using gum blister packs is brilliant, especially for artists of all ages. Pop on over to the blog Balzer Designs to … Read More ...
How to make the easiest light box ever that also has a second great use!
You know how much of a fan of twofers I am. Especially when both uses are for things I need to do a lot! Well, here is a great twofer for you. See how to make the easiest light box… Read More ...
How to drill into pebbles and stones
I have been doing a lot of rock painting but I bet it might be cool to turn some of these into charms for a necklace. This tutorial on how to drill into stones and pebbles is very detailed and … Read More ...
How to make a miniature ball of thread
If you crochet washcloths then you know exactly what these tiny items are. I was so surprised to see that you make them using a plastic pony bead
. I can’t wait the start making these as I want a … Read More ...
How to make adorable recycled dryer lint dust bunnies
There is not one thing that you can put wiggle eyes
on and it turns into something cute or funny or both! I am so glad I a bin of dryer lint ready to go for this project. Hop on … Read More ...
How to make adorable miniature books out of recycled magazines
I am officially on the miniature bandwagon. I made “Pocket Monolith” that is available in my Art Candy Machine and also available are “Pocket Bernies” I am working on building a miniature museum gallery to do miniature photo shoots of … Read More ...