I actually do this but with simply a piece of corrugated plastic. I lay out all my collage pieces or stencils when working on a project. Pop on over to the blog Praire Peasant for her step by step tutorial … Read More ... “Cool tip for adding more table top work/display space”
Cool way to make a shaggy chair cover
Today is one of those days where I have a OMG! moment! The clever crafter over at the blog Kelly’s DIY repurposed such an unusual material to make this awesome shaggy seat cover I’m not going to tell you, you … Read More ... “Cool way to make a shaggy chair cover”
Sun Joe pole electric chain saw great for trimming and gathering natural craft supplies
If you like crafting with branches and sticks a pole chain saw can be a great addition to your tool stash. The Sun Joe Electric Pole Chain Saw is a great tool for trimming trees and branches for crafting and … Read More ... “Sun Joe pole electric chain saw great for trimming and gathering natural craft supplies”
Extreme recycled crafting that is beautiful
Now Cindy of the blog Upcycled Design Lab is one dedicated recycled crafter. She will burn her recycled crafting supplies to get them just the way she wants them. Not only that, she hammered in some 1400 tacks to make … Read More ... “Extreme recycled crafting that is beautiful”
Recycled stuffed animal chair
If you have a kid you probably have a huge stash of stuffed animals. What to do with them when they are no longer played with? Why not use them to transform a chair into a super soft and cushy … Read More ... “Recycled stuffed animal chair”
How to make a color block craft table and accessories
Having a work table that inspires creativity can be as fun as it is pretty. This color blocked table is made with Oly Fun Fabric Squares and recycled plexiglass, plywood, and as you can see a stack of recycled books … Read More ... “How to make a color block craft table and accessories”
How to cover Ikea shelves with recycled pallet wood
Altering and updating Ikea furniture can be so fun! Especially with recycled pallet wood as Ronja did in this link she sent in to her blog Nur Noch where she shared this tutorial on how to cover the open side … Read More ... “How to cover Ikea shelves with recycled pallet wood”
Recycle a wire waste basket into a side table and more
I recently attended CHA, the Craft and Hobby Association trade show and there was an excellent trend report. Part of it included using industrial items in new ways. This wire basket converted into a side table is an excellent example … Read More ... “Recycle a wire waste basket into a side table and more”
Tulle pom pom spider
This pom pom spider makes me smile. Maybe it’s the tiny sequin eyes combined with the giant tulle pom pom but for whatever reason it is cute. I don’t have a link to a tutorial, but I can’t imagine it … Read More ... “Tulle pom pom spider”
Crate to coffee table
Do you recyclers do “alley” runs”? I love that term. I do know the Sunday night/Monday morning walks through my neighborhood can sometimes be a treasure hunt but I can’t say as I have alleys in my normal repertoire of … Read More ... “Crate to coffee table”
How to make a recycled plastic cactus table
What a transformation! Naomi sent in her post about how her and her fellow blogger were challenged to make something out of a plastic cactus. I think they did a great job transforming the cactus into a cool stylish end … Read More ... “How to make a recycled plastic cactus table”
How to make recycled toy car drawer pulls
What little (or big) boy wouldn’t love a custom dresser that featured toy cars as the pulls. I bet they would look cute too on cabinet doors as well. Pop on over to the link Joor sent in to the … Read More ... “How to make recycled toy car drawer pulls”
How to make a recycled plastic bottle footstool
I bet we all buy something in a plastic bottle, if not I’m sure we know someone who does.
This footstool is a great example of how by using something as a group it makes it super strong…and covering it … Read More ... “How to make a recycled plastic bottle footstool”
How to make a “LOVE” book shelf
On this Valentine’s Day eve I spotted this project that I so want to make! You too? Pop on over to the blog DIY: Crafting it Myself for the full tutorial on how to build a shelf that spells out … Read More ... “How to make a “LOVE” book shelf”
21 Upcycling and customizing projects with Krylon ebook
If you have stuff around your house that you like or need but want to change it up a bit pop on over to FaveCrafts and download this free eBook that include 21 ideas on how to upcycled and give … Read More ... “21 Upcycling and customizing projects with Krylon ebook”