Now this adorable Chewbacca container features pencils but I’m wondering what it might look like with a silly plant like a succulent or spider plant coming out of the top? Well, whatever you want to put in it this Chewbacca … Read More ...
Frugal Easy Last-Minute Valentine’s Gift
This easy Valentine’s Day craft project only costs a whopping $0.50 and not surprisingly, it’s an upcycled project. Valentine’s Day is a nice holiday, but after the Christmas rush (and exhaustion), you want to keep it simple. Since this is … Read More ...
“Sweet” way to give money
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I bet this idea for giving money in the form of little tiny stacks of embellished coins in a recycled candy box would be loved by any recipient. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled tape measure slap bracelet
I’ve always kind of wondered about the metal that is used in slap bracelets. Now I know maybe a bit more. Broken tape measures can be frustrating but now they can be upcycled into a fun craft with endless possibilities. … Read More ...
128 Winter crafts for kids from recycled materials
Winter crafts cover many popular winter season themes like snowflakes, snowman, icicles, winter wonderland, Frozen inspired crafts, arctic and polar animals. All crafts are based on materials everyone has in a recycle bin like toilet paper rolls, old newspapers and … Read More ...
How to alter and print pictures on recycled book pages
Image transfer and printing on recycled paper is always on my mind as a recycled artist and crafter. Over at the blog Simply September there is a tutorial on how to pint on recycled book pages. When my printer is … Read More ...
Adorable wire and button birds
I am always on the lookout for fun button projects. I especially like ones that aren’t too fussy and feature random buttons that are perfect for the button jar stash. You know the ones you cut off the shirts you … Read More ...
Shaving Cream painting technique
I know it’s the day after Christmas so that naturally means time to start thinking about all the upcoming holidays in the new year and all the great things you can make in the big 2020! I spotted these pretty … Read More ...
Upcycle pasta to put words on anything!
If you like putting words on things like I do then this idea for using pasta letters to spell out words is beyond easy and cute! I bet they can be glued on anything. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Recycled tp tubes transformed into turkeys
I haven’t done a good alliteration in a long time 🙂 Today I bring you a tutorial on how to make a turkey from a recycled tp tube perfect for decorating the Thanksgiving table with a festive napkin ring. Pop … Read More ...
Simply cutting a leaf makes a modern statement
We are all so busy these days but I would imagine you are like me and still like to take time to make unique elements to decorate this could be just the project you can fit into your day. All … Read More ...
Use a pumpkin as a message board
Not only do I love this idea for using a pumpkin as a letterboard but I love the sentiment that it expresses. This makes me wonder what else can be used as a letterboard? Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
AnthroDesk is great for artists, crafters, and all sorts of makers
Please meet my new favorite crafting accessory-The adjustable standing desk by AnthroDesk
available on their US web site, As an artist and crafter working with paint, clay, jewelry making, planner pages and so much more being able to sit and … Read More ...
Funnel painting technique
I have a feeling there probably isn’t anything that can’t be used used to paint with. Today’s item is a funnel of all things. The tutorial shows how well it works with kids but I bet artists of all ages … Read More ...
Recycled avocado crates make beautiful home decor
If I hadn’t said what this was made of would you have guessed? I certainly had no idea what is was. It never ceases to amaze me how talented people can be when they transform a simple bit of avocado … Read More ...