Yes, that’s right the glorious TP tube makes a “shiny” new recycled craft. Well, maybe not new but new to me. And can you say easy? All ages of crafter can get in on this recycled tp tube star, especially … Read More ...
A bounty of acorn crafts to celebrate with through the holidays
Is this not the most adorable little squirrel made with acorns? I mean, acorns are cute all by themselves but then to transform them into something as cute as a squirrel? I call that a perfect recycled craft. Over at … Read More ...
Great idea for recycling a household item for easy stamping
I just love when I spot a new way to stamp with a recycled element…especially one I have in my stash like a lint roller. This is perfect for this holiday season and art making on a small and large … Read More ...
Recycled bracelet display and great tip for upcycling candlesticks
This is an awesome tutorial but what is really great is the recycled item that is used to attach the top part to the candle stick. This connector piece could be used for all sorts of projects that involve using … Read More ...
Jewelry display or funky Christmas tree or……
This easy project could be used for so many things! In this case for bottle and wire configuration is a beautiful jewelry display perfect for holiday sale booths. But simply switch up the wire lengths and you could make a … Read More ...
So many fun ways to get organized!
Can you really be too organized? Yah, right like that could ever happen. But if you can make it fun it just might be a bit better. And better yet organizing in an eco and recycled way with stuff you … Read More ...
Recycled broken wine glass gets new life in a fun way
I have been saving a broken wine glass mostly for the top part but now I have a great project for the bottom part of the wine glass and a bit of concrete. Pop on over to the blog Look … Read More ...
How to make an object float in a shadow box
Since I make and find lots of little things and want to add them to my art I have had to get creative with my framing. Often times I simply leave off the glass and accept that it is going … Read More ...
How to make a tunnel book from 1 piece of paper
I have made these little books out of one piece of paper a bunch of times and I have to say they are fun and easy. Making them into a tunnel book really kicks them up yet another notch without … Read More ...
How to transfer words onto cheesecloth
As a type artist I am always on the lookout for more ways to transfer words to different surfaces. I never thought about putting words on cheesecloth but wow, what a cool effect. Pop on over to the blog Lynda … Read More ...
How to turn any paint into fabric paint and a great idea to save home decor
Now it may be a “no brainer” that you can make any paint into fabric paint but if you didn’t know, now you do. Now what do you do with that info? Well, I love old vintage linens but most … Read More ...
Literal trash is transformed into useful and pretty decor
OK this is positively got to be one of the best uses for something that would normally be thrown away. Paint lids, yes paint lids make great dots of color on a wall and better yet they are magnetic so … Read More ...
How to make silly cone ghost decorations for Halloween
You generally don’t see legs and feet on ghosts but these cute little guys do which make them look like little people dressed up in costume. I also like that they are in color rather than simply white. I also … Read More ...
Fang-tastic recycled leaf bats and gangsta ghosts
I just love the fangs on these little bats. Not to mention the little ears and cute expressions. Pop on over to the Wood Lark blog for the tutorial on how to make recycled fall leaf bats and ghosts with … Read More ...
Quite possibly the easiest ghost decoration to make
These ghost decorations are made with batting but I happen to have a big glass vase filled with white pom poms that I am going to add a cute ghost face on and BAM! I’ve got my first Halloween decoration … Read More ...