Father’s Day and neckties have gone hand in hand for years, but this recycled necktie craft gives that classic gift idea a much more creative twist. Instead of giving Dad another tie to hang in the closet, this project turns … Read More ...
Newspaper cut out modern flowers in a rainbow of colors to brighten your day
It is no secret that I’m a fan of making collections of things. Once I start making something I generally can’t stop. These paper blooms nestled in white sand are so bold, cheery and modern. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make mid mod recycled vases
These are so cool! I bet once you start making them you come up with your own patterns and looks depending on what size bottle bases you use and the colors you paint them. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make clothes pin butterflies
These adorable and easy butterflies are made with cupcake paper wings but I bet they would work with fabric scraps or even recycled magazines? Fly on over to the blog Welcome to Nana’s for the step by step tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make floating chalk prints
This is beautiful! I always love learning new ways to make art with standard materials I already have. I want to try this with both paper and objects. Pop on over to the blog Picklebums for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate with lightsaber popsicles
I love a good pun and I think it’s a blast that fans have created a “holiday” around celebrating all things Star Wars on May the 4th. Looking make a treat that can also be played with? Scoot through the … Read More ...
How to beautifully preserve a dandelion
I love dandelions but I never thought I could preserve one, I just enjoyed them while outside. That is now changed with this simple recycling idea. Let the wind blow you over to the blog Mud and Bloom for the … Read More ...
How to make a delicate wire and sequin crown
This has to be about the most delicate crown I have ever seen. I like the use of the variety of glitter that is literally sprinkled about the wire. I’m not sure I would make it the way the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make celebration clay
This ball of clay is so pretty. Even if you didn’t make anything with it it is still so fun. I can’t stop thinking about what I would make with this sparkly confetti clay. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make recycled matchbox mini shrines
I am mad for miniatures…I think I always have been but now I make them all the time out of just about every material I work in. The tiny colorful shrines look like the perfect project to start making now … Read More ...
How to make a giant pencil and adorable pencil shavings
I was looking around for some “artsy” ideas and I spotted a party hat that looked like the tip of a pencil. I then found a tutorial to make a whole giant pencil. These are super easy and looks like … Read More ...
How to make bike streamers for your handlebars
I am participating in a cycling event this weekend and I am planning on making bike streamers for the handlebars with the attendees. I am planning on using hair elastics and yarn but these made from ribbon are so pretty … Read More ...
How to make recycled chalk paint
I recently scored a big container of used sidewalk chalk chunks and I have an idea for a big piece of chalk art that would be better if I could paint it on the ground. Turns out it’s easy to … Read More ...
Yarn and a recycled water bottle make great bracelets
OK, now I have another fun project to make with my yarn scraps. The possibilities are endless. I could even see cutting up old clothes and adding beads to really kick these up! Best yet no one needs to know … Read More ...
Decorate the inside of Easter Eggs for a change
We all think about decorating the outside of Easter eggs but eggs make great containers for little dioramas. To accent the cute little dioramas the edges of the eggs can be wrapped with one of my favorite things- pompom trim! … Read More ...