A current trend right now that I am in love with is the half painted object. I have seen a lot of cool half painted rocks but these little stubby half painted sticks are so cute! Pop on over to … Read More ...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day – How to make a ribbon shamrock
St. Patrick’s Day is a festive holiday that many people look forward to each year. Whether you’re Irish or not, it’s a time to celebrate the culture and traditions of Ireland. One way to add a touch of St. Patrick’s … Read More ...
Recycled puzzle piece art
There is something really cool about the shape of puzzle pieces. What I liked about this project is that you can paint each recycled puzzle piece a different color to create a modern look. The puzzle pieces could be put … Read More ...
How to make painted rock cacti
I know it’s the second day of fall but I live in SoCal and we are in the middle of a drought. We are all in a big water conservation mode and being encouraged to plant native low water plants. … Read More ...
Over 25 stone and wire mesh projects
I have recently made a bunch of unusual projects with chicken wire and I was looking more that I could do outside as I have been working on the yard these days. Over at the blog My Desired Home there … Read More ...
6 Crafts To Make From Egg Cartons
We all have egg cartons in our homes on a fairly regular basis, and if you are like me, you are usually left wondering if there is some kind of craft you could make with them that wouldn’t look … Read More ...
9 Handmade Ornaments Made From Recycled Items
The holiday season is just around the corner and what better way to get in the spirit than by creating handmade ornaments for your Christmas tree? Not only are they a fun and festive addition to your décor, but they’re … Read More ...
How to make a rock mat
Not a rock lobster. Anyone who get’s this joke, take a bow:) Do you collect rocks when out on walks or from vacations? I do. I currently keep them in jars and plastic bags. This idea for using them to … Read More ...
How to glitter stencil recycled wine bottles
We all have bottles in one shape or another that we can use to dress up and then enjoy as vases or storage. KC sent in a link to her blog The Real Thing with the Coake Family where she … Read More ...
How to transfer images onto driftwood
Are you a beachcomber? I am. I generally go for rocks as I don’t tend to find driftwood on my SoCal beaches but I am sure going to keep my eye out for it now. I can’t wait to try … Read More ...
How to make recycled paper ephemera feathers
Feathers are all the rage right now so it goes to reason a recycled crafter is going to come up with a way to make them out of something recycled. That is just what Angie of the blog Country Chic … Read More ...