Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
These little turkey pears are so cute and modern. I bet they would look great as a group with all the different colors leaves can be found in. Pop on over to the blog Shrimp Salad Circus for the step … Read More ... “How to make Thanksgiving turkeys with pears and leaves”
This project includes so many elements that I love; using your own hand as the outline template, stitching and of course the acorn theme! Pop on over to the blog Kids Craft Room for the tutorial on how to make … Read More ... “How to make a hand tracing stitched acorn”
These little owl are so adorable. They would look cute displayed all sorts of ways. I can imagine lining them all up on one big stick and making them all different sizes. Pop on over to the blog Frugal Fun … Read More ... “How to make a wood slice owl”
I had sooooo much fun writing the title of this post. I am continually amazed at the things creative people come up with. I mean, really, painted underpants on rocks. These will surely make my neighbors giggle when they spot … Read More ... “Painted underpants on rocks”
Pine cones are one of my favorite natural elements to decorate and craft with along with acorns and sticks. This pine cone planter combines a traditional New England type element with a desert plant- a succulent. How cool is that? … Read More ... “How to make a pine cone planter”
Sometimes I think it only takes a minute to look around and have an ah-ha moment. If you want to make something look around your house and I bet you will have all you need. Like this project that uses … Read More ... “Cool way to make an organic wreath”
This is such a simple idea but boy it looks so cool and modern. I bet this would be a great project to make when you are stuck indoors when it’s cold outside. Pop on over to the blog Homemade … Read More ... “How to make a painted twig bouquet”
I’m pretty sure just about all of us keep a few recycled jars around ready to craft with. Right? Well, I bet you will want to get some out and gather up a few fall leaves on your next walk … Read More ... “How to make recycled fall leaves luminaries”
This turtle is so adorable. It looks like it is straight out of a high end florist shop but it is made with a bunch of stuff that you probably already have in your garden stash but if not can … Read More ... “How to make a succulent turtle”
Have you found any word rocks in your neighborhood? Have you created any and left them about? Well, I have had the pleasure of finding one in my yard and I thought I’d try rubber stamping and embossing some rocks … Read More ... “Rubber stamped and embossed word rocks collage”
Yesterday I shared my new summer watermelon hat and flip-flop painting tutorial. Today is the second part of my watermelon painting fun. I am a little obsessed with word rocks and rock painting. So I thought that it would … Read More ... “Watermelon painted rocks-part 2”
Take a minute to watch this video to learn about how glass is recycled and if you don’t already take part in a glass recycling program learn about how you can in your area!
Rock painting is such a classic craft and boy have creatives come up with new and fun ways to literally mix them up. Rock and roll over to the blog In The Play Room for the kid friendly tutorial on … Read More ... “How to make mix n match rock painted snowmen”
It’s acorn season!!! That means it’s crafting with acorn season! Well, this little fairy is the perfect project to make with kids and adults. Pop on over to the blog The Pinterested Parent for the easy step by step tutorial … Read More ... “How to make nature fairies”
I am a big fan of Free People clothing but I had no idea they had a blog where they feature crafts like this cool branch with weaving in between the “Y” area. If this looks like something you would
… Read More ... “How to weave on a branch”