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Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever … Read More ...
How to make a recycled pill bottle flower
Over at the blog About Family Crafts there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled pill bottle flower. I bet this would make a fun container for hiding in the lawn like Easter eggs. I can … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt woven rug
OK, now I could have posted the super cute finished photo of the t-shirt braided rug that you will find over at the blog My Poppet but this photo was too amazing! But if you would like a great tutorial … Read More ...
How to make a kitty garland out of recycled magazines
I would have to say garlands are the trend for this year (and maybe last year too) and I have made several. They are a great way to decorate a big space very easily and they lend themselves to words … Read More ...
How to make a recycled embroidery hoop silk screen
I have been wanting to try this for so long! I had a hoop prepared but hadn’t figured out what I was going to use to “paint” on the screen to form the barrier. Well thanks to Tamara for sharing … Read More ...
How to make a recycled jar to-go cup
Over at the blog Studs and Buttonholes there is a super easy and great tutorial on how to make a to-go sippy cup from a recycled jar. I can’t wait to try making these as one benefit I see … Read More ...
Book Review: Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh
Were you one of those teenagers that cut words and phrases out of magazines and made collages? Or did you study type or graphic design in college? Well, I did both and this book Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from … Read More ...
Recycle a brown paper bag into a decorated Father’s Day gift bag
If you have a little one and are looking for an easy way to help them “wrap” their Father’s day present why not let them go to town and decorate a standard brown paper bag. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make recycled cupboard door mixed media art
I never thought about old cupboard doors as a base to make art but Shelly of the blog Sow and Dipity did! See how she recycled cupboard doors into some cool art and mixed media decorations.… Read More ...
How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow
I could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.… Read More ...
How to upcycle a pair of shoes with decoupaged paper napkins
Over at the blog Make it Easy Crafts there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plain pair of shoes into to floral covered shoes by decoupaging floral paper napkins.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled wood reverse print sign
If you like to decorate with your favorite sayings pop on over to the blog Design Decor for a cool tutorial on how to make a recycled wood sign using a reverse print technique. Thanks DeDe for sending in your … Read More ...
Book Review- Paper Pups: 35 Dogs to Copy, Cut and Fold
Paper Pups: 35 Dogs to Copy, Cut & Fold by Hiroshi Hayakawa is one of those books that you can simple sit back and enjoy the experience of making something, kind of like paint by numbers. Making these little paper … Read More ...
How to recover a baby wipe box
Why shouldn’t everything have your personal touch and be pretty? Check out this tutorial on how to cover a baby wipe box featured at the blog Haberdashery Fun.… Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic lid sailboats
These are just darling! I can see totally making these little plastic lid boats just to put in my “faux pond” (also known as my fire pit I fill with water) in the summer. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
