I think most of us are looking forward to doing some kind of decorating for Halloween. Maybe something different this year like these donut pumpkins? Over at the blog Party Pinching there is a great collection of 30 unusual and … Read More ...
Awesome collection of repurposed Lego jewelry
The range of projects featured go from super simple DIY creations to extravagant and eclectic art pieces. All of the recycled lego jewelry is amazing. Pop on over to the blog Lego People to check out the crazy variety of … Read More ...
Book Review – Amazing Cardboard Tube Science
We all have a few hundred of these laying around right? I certainly can’t be the only person who saves cardboard tubes. It is like a parenting hack, you need to keep toilet roll tubes, straws, rubber bands and shoeboxes … Read More ...
How to make a custom Ouija board
Can I just say how much I love this young Youtuber Rebecca? She has created a fun how-to video that includes all the best elements of you want in your tutorial videos. She is fun and entertaining, she does awesome … Read More ...
How to make a super-sized pencil container
This is now my third “pencil” themed recycled project. Something about this classic back to school item is making me happy right now. Another thing that makes me happy is when you can make something small super-sized. You too? Pop … Read More ...
How to make a fan fold paper pumpkin Jack-o-lantern
This Jack-o-lantern has a charming vintage quality. But this is surprisingly easy to make. Pop on over to the blog Easy Peasy and Fun for the easy step by step tutorial on how to make a folded paper Pumpkin Jack-o-lantern… Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Recycled newspaper pencils
This is a set of 5 recycled newspaper pencils packaged in an eco-friendly recycled handmade paper sleeve with specs of silk fiber thread. Each package is individually hand crafted by a PARWANA artisan, precision cut and glued by hand.
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Paint clothes pins to look like pencils and then play word games
These clothes pins
are so darn cute. And what makes learning more fun than having fun elements to use along with learning. Well, even if you don’t use them as a learning tool as they are featured they are still … Read More ...
How to make recycled tree branch succulent planters
Not that I need more projects but these are just amazing! Not to mention creating a whole collection is so dramatic. Maybe making them on a pedestal would make a cool succulent Christmas tree? Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Huge collection of amazing textile art
Grab yourself a cup of your favorite reading and relaxing beverage and pop on over to the blog Art and Cake to check out an amazing collection of textile art. And….full disclosure, I am included in this collection. I was … Read More ...
You’re in “Luck” with all these great recycled horse shoe crafts
I don’t think I have ever posted a craft made with a recycled horse shoe so I am so excited to share a post that includes 40 fun recycled hose shoe projects that range from easy to spectacular! Pop on … Read More ...
LB Collection®Recycled Silk Chiffon Ribbon
An exotic ribbon yarn made from recycled, Indian, silk chiffon sari fabric. Each skein of yarn is unique. The strips are hand cut and hand sewn together by artisans to form a continuous strand. The skeins combine a harmonious mixture … Read More ...
All sorts of fun ways to use a chair other than sitting
I love re-purposing furniture in simple yet unexpected ways. This idea for flipping a chair upside down and adding a piece of wood across the rails to make a towel hanger and shelf is so charming. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to use recycled crayons to batik
Doesn’t a rainbow of colors to make art with just make you smile? This pallet of color is made with scraps of crayons, recycled baby food jars and an electric skillet. Pop on over to the blog Smart Class for … Read More ...
How to make recycled candy box bookmarks
Every once and a while someone donates a bunch of bookmarks to my little free library and I always get a kick out of them. I think it’s a nice touch. This idea for transforming recycled candy boxes with a … Read More ...