Cute Halloween crafts seem to be all over the place this year. I generally pick a them each year, I did eyeballs one year, another year I did candy corns and one other time I did witch hats. I think … Read More ...
Wire trash bins make modern storage with just a little help from a bit of plastic
This is such a fun and easy to make storage and display project. No tools required to make this recycled trash bin toy storage simply a few zip ties. Love working with zip ties? Pop on over ot the blog … Read More ...
Doilies transformed into darling spiderweb Halloween decorations
I wonder if spiderwebs were the original inspiration for the first crocheted doily? Well both doilies and spiderwebs are pretty. This idea for stretching a recycled doily in a frame and popping a spider on it to make a Halloween … Read More ...
How to make fox ears perfect for Halloween or just for fun
There is something magical about putting on a set of cute furry ears. Try it if you haven’t. Don’t have any? Well, pop on over to the blog Bitz Fashion for a great step by step tutorial on how to … Read More ...
Simple and dramatic Halloween decoration idea
I love the simplicity of this Halloween decoration. I bet it would be easy to transform some recycled frames with a bit of paint, some old book pages and a plastic spider. The little bit of string really makes the … Read More ...
How to make and display DIY recycled spiders for Halloween
I think sticks and branches are in my top 10 of recycled craft materials. Wiggle eyes are there too so the fact that this Halloween spider decoration contains both makes it a winner for me! Crawl on over to … Read More ...
Cool way to hang a recycled bottle planter
A lot of times recycled bottle crafts don’t look high end but this one has a really has stylish look with the cool way the thick rope goes through the neck of the bottle. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Great idea for making a recycled magazine modern vase
Wow! Is this cool or what? I could see using this technique and making all sorts of shapes. Pop on over to the blog Upcycle Us for a bunch more recycled magazine designs including this rolled magazine vase that … Read More ...
Cute monster finger puppets perfect for pretend play
A little obsessed with wiggle eyes right now. They just make me smile so much. You too? And want to create a little fun time with the kiddos and make some easy finger puppets and then put on a play … Read More ...
Adorable Witch hat Halloween countdown calendar made from a fun recycled element
I post a lot of Christmas countdown calendars and I thought it might be fun to make one for Halloween. Check out this fun witch hat Halloween countdown calendar made out of an unexpected recycled element. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Recycled glass ceiling fan globes make great glowing ghosts
I seem to see these glass ceiling fan lampshades everywhere. I am not a fan of them…pun intended….on the fixtures but I do love them transformed into glowing ghosts. Pop on over to the blog Sadie Seasongoods for the tutorial … Read More ...
Adorable “Cherry on top” Halloween costume with great tutorials
This is an amazing costume! It may not be what you want to dress up as for Halloween but the repurposing ideas and tutorials could be used to create all sorts of shapes and elements. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Fun idea for a recycled soda bottle Mid-century modern mobile
Most recycled soda bottle crafts are cute or kitchy but this mid-century modern style mobile is perfect for the hip crafter and decorator. This is a project that is featured at the blog InnovArte Educacion Infantil Espanol among all sorts … Read More ...
Unusual craft supply can make “crystals” perfect for illuminating
I have been working with crystals in my art projects and I spotted these and thought they were real…turns out they are made with the most unexpected material I could imagine. Pop on over to the Instructables blog for the … Read More ...
How to make “junk” art beads and necklaces
Are you the type of person who sees the beauty in junk? I am. And when you gather up a bunch of it in a semi formal way like stringing it on a cord it transforms into a modern art … Read More ...