Recycled Crafts

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How to make a recycled paint swatch tag inspired by the book Packaging Your Crafts

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paint-sample-tags-washi-tape-fiskars -punch Tags are a fun thing to make and the book Packaging Your Crafts is filled with tons of great tag and wrapping ideas for your crafts. I was inspired by this page that had striped recycled tags.

I used recycled paint samples as my base.

I rounded the corners with a Fiskars corner rounder punch (it makes two sizes!)

Then I took round stickers, the kind you use for pricing stuff at yard sales or color coding things (I had these left over from my set decorating days. We would put them on all the objects we put on set so that when it came time to return all the rentals  we could easily tell where they went.

I placed one sticker on the front and one aligned with it on the back.

Then I simply punched a hole in the center and ran a scrap of ribbon or twine through it.

A few I also embellished with a bit of Washi tape.

If you are looking for inspiring and creative packaging ideas I bet you will like Packaging Your Crafts as much as I did.

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I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

manequin table recycled

Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.