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How to make recycled stamp ink applicators

March 22, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Sometimes one tool for a craft can be easily repurposed into another tool for the same craft. That is just what today’s post is all about. These pretty wood handles are originally found on rubber stamps. They work great when … Read More ...

How to make a popsicle stick lantern

March 10, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

It’s always fun when you can make a project that you can then customize with your own art or your kiddo’s art. Being that this project uses tracing paper you can trace all sorts of things to make this fun … Read More ...

How to make crystal geodes in recycled egg shells

March 3, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I am nuts for geodes and crystals. I am also in love with molds and casting things out of all sorts of materials. This idea for casting geodes out of recycled eggshells is beyond cool!. So this weekend when … Read More ...

How to use recycled styrofoam to make stamps for block printing

February 25, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I just started carving my own stamps for block printing. And I am hooked! I love this idea for using recycled styrofoam to carve images with a pencil. It looks like a great way to practive and experiment. Pop on … Read More ...

How to make a paper whistle

February 10, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Some people can whistle and some cannot. This fun paper project will make it so everyone can whistle. This might be a fun project to make for Valentine’s Day to give or make with all your friends. Pop on over … Read More ...

Recycled box string art heart for Valentine’s Day

January 18, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

When I first spotted this project I thought it was a stitching project made by poking holes in a cardboard box. If you aren’t up for nailing into a wooden box I bet you could do it with poking holes … Read More ...

How to upcycle fabric scraps with natural dyes

December 14, 2021 by Larissa Coleman

There are many ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose fabric scraps. Over at the blog La Creative Mama you can see a great tutorial on how to use natural dyes to upcycle fabric or make new fabric look vintage and … Read More ...

Shine Up Your Holiday Decor with This Easy DIY Gold Leaf Tutorial on a recycled bottle

December 9, 2021 by Larissa Coleman

Who doesn’t love an easy, quick, upcycled decor project? Pop on over to the link sent in by the crafter at List in Progress where you will learn how to apply gold leaf (or silver, copper…) to any glass item … Read More ...

How to make an upcycled steampunk Nutcracker for Christmas decorating

December 6, 2021 by Larissa Coleman

With Christmas just around the corner and a clever crafter sent in this fun project. She wanted to make a nutcracker to go with her decorations. This is a very quick and easy project to make the base, which took … Read More ...

How to make adorable recycled TP tube Indian corn decorations for Thanksgiving

November 10, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

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

November 1, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

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

October 28, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

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

October 25, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

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

October 21, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

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

August 26, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

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 ...

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