I loved making hula hoops with pipe from the hardware store and then decorating them with all sorts of tape and ribbon. So this idea for using them to make wall art with flowers, words, photos and more is a … Read More ...
How to make a heart art collaborative project
There are so many things you can make with strips of paper. The first one that comes to mind are paper chains traditionally used to decorate a Christmas tree. But strips of paper can be also shaped in the form … Read More ...
smART Sketcher and cell phone are the easiest way to transfer images
Today I have a fun new device to tell you about and show you how easy and fast it is to use. Meet the smART Sketcher. All you do is download the smARTt Sketcher App and you are ready … Read More ...
PDF patterns for you to transform paper and cardboard waste into beautiful 3D sculptures
These 3D patterns are great to make your own paper / cardboard sculptures. It could be an animal trophy to hang on your wall, a paper lampshade, an object to put on your desk or even a mask for Halloween.… Read More ...
Easy wall art made with recycled wood strips
If you are a tad obsessed with color and rearranging your art this may be just the piece of wall art you may want to try. It is made with simple strips of wood. I used the lathing strips I … Read More ...
How to make wall art tic tac toe game
This is kind of a twofer. First you can make a 9 block display and then you can paint up some x’s and o’s and play a game with them or just rearrange them for fun. The display could be … Read More ...
Recycled book page hot air balloon decoration
Hot air balloons are such a fun image to work with and this set of Crafter’s Companion die cut and rubberstamps that include a vintage hot air balloon with 2 inspirational sentiments made me want to make a wall hanging … Read More ...
How to make recycled vintage sewing pattern art
This project combines two cool things from the past- vintage sewing pattern packaging and vintage print fabric. The envelopes that vintage sewing patterns have great art on them and mounting them with vintage fabric really makes them stand out. Pop … Read More ...
4 fun recycled Valentine crafts
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Looking to make a fun decoration with some recycled scarves from your stash or upcycle a dartboard to display your Valentine collection? Pop on over to Cheap Eats and Thrifty crafts to see how easy it … Read More ...
How to make a recycled bottle water wall
This looks like so much fun! I know it’s meant for little kids but I bet it would be fun to make and enjoy as an adult, maybe add a water pump to make it a fountain? Pop on over … Read More ...
7 DIY Pot Racks from Recycled Items
Having a pot rack in your home can be a very handy thing. Not only can it work for storage, but it can double for a great statement and décor piece. These 7 ideas are not only super easy to … Read More ...
How to make shuttlecock wings
I’m not sure these feather type shuttlecocks are available here in America but boy are they pretty! I would surely use them for crafting like Claire did to make this winged heart decoration. Pop on over to the link she … Read More ...
How to make super sized button wall art
Sometimes all it takes to make something ordinary into something extraordinary is to make it BIG. And that is the case with these fun giant buttons! Pop on over to the blog Decor and the Dog for the tutorial on… Read More ...
How to make textile wall art
This wall art is beautiful. I love the limited color palette the artist used. All the different materials she used to create texture and patterns really make an interesting piece of wall art. If this looks like something you would … Read More ...
Cereal box wall art and 9 more recycled cereal box ideas
Doesn’t this look modern and chic? Who would ever guess that it’s humble beginning was on the breakfast table. This pretty art is 1 of 10 great recycled cereal box projects featured at How to Build It. The tutorial for … Read More ...