I bet you’ve seen tutorial on how to cut and melt thin plastic disposable cups but today’s project features a reuse for the heavy plastic cups. I bet this is a great way to use them after the dishwasher has … Read More ...
Recycled soda bottles make great Easter sheep treat containers
Bunnies and chicks aren’t the only adorable animal that’s fun to decorate with at Easter time. Sheep are cute too! These adorable recycled soda bottle sheep are part of a great collection of recycled plastic soda bottle crafts featured at … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cork 50’s “sputnik” style topiary
I love Sputnik lamps and quite frankly anything 50’s style. I’m not quite sure this recycled cork Sputnik topiary is 50’s style of just cool on its own. Fly on over to the blog The Navage Patch for this out … Read More ...
How to make recycled stamp ink applicators
Sometimes one tool for a craft can be easily repurposed into another tool for the same craft. That is just what today’s post is all about. These pretty wood handles are originally found on rubber stamps. They work great when … Read More ...
How to do a mystery bag art challenge
I don’t know about you but I seem to always have tons of leftover scraps of paper, fabric, trim and other craft supplies left after everything I make. This idea for turning all these scraps into a fun art challenge. … Read More ...
Cute packaging idea made with the last two days recycled materials
Yesterday I posted a fun rainbow recycled coffee filter project and the day before a recycled cork project. Today’s project features both a pocket style recycled coffee filter and a slice of recycled cork to make a lovely small … Read More ...
How to make a rainbow shamrock to celebrate St. Patrick’s day and beyond
First up Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Looking for a fun project to make to celebrate why not make a rainbow shamrock and pop it in the window for all to see. Both elements can be used for other decorations. Rainbows … Read More ...
Fun way to make cardboard flower “vases”
It’s always fun to turn 3-d things into 2-d and 2-d into 3-d and that is just what today’s project does. Vases are of course usually 3-d but in this case they are 2-d but still in a fun way … Read More ...
How to make a popsicle stick lantern
It’s always fun when you can make a project that you can then customize with your own art or your kiddo’s art. Being that this project uses tracing paper you can trace all sorts of things to make this fun … Read More ...
How to make adorable recycled cork Tiki necklaces
I’ve painted Tiki faces on recycled palms that were really big so when I spotted these tiny Tiki I fell in love! Pop on over to the blog Sophie’s World for the tutorial on how to make recycled cork Tiki … Read More ...
How to make crystal geodes in recycled egg shells
I am nuts for geodes and crystals
. I am also in love with molds and casting things out of all sorts of materials. This idea for casting geodes out of recycled eggshells is beyond cool!. So this weekend when … Read More ...
How to wrap cookies and treats like giant candies
Are these not the coolest packaging ever!! I want to wrap everything like these giant candies. It is totally scalable. Pop on over to the blog Think Make Share to see this sweet gift wrapping technique that makes anything look … Read More ...
Super collection of wind chimes of all sizes and materials
I will admit I like the idea of wind chimes but not such a fan of the noise they make for long periods of time. I think they are super creative and pretty. But I think this “wind chime” made … Read More ...
How to use recycled styrofoam to make stamps for block printing
I just started carving my own stamps for block printing. And I am hooked! I love this idea for using recycled styrofoam to carve images with a pencil. It looks like a great way to practive and experiment. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make a recycled wine cork adorable sheep perfect for Easter decorating
As Easter approaches, many people are starting to think about how to decorate their homes and gardens for the season. While there are many traditional decorations like Easter eggs, bunnies, and flowers, one unique and eco-friendly option that is gaining … Read More ...