Most little kids love to play kitchen, whipping up their favorite dishes right next to you. But we all can’t afford to get the “big box” type kitchens, or we want something more unique for your kids? Try making your … Read More ...
Mending A Sweater Snag
If you’re like me, sweater snags are just a part of life. Either I get them from my kitties, or I catch myself on something at work, but no matter what, every sweater I own ends up with a snag … Read More ...
Floppy Disk Greeting Card
Looking for a unique card to give the techie in your life? Follow the pattern from Build/Make/Craft/Bake to make one yourself!… Read More ...
Recycled Envelope Bags
Grab some pretty envelopes the next time you need a smaller gift bag – perfect for a gift card, a piece of jewelry, or a thousand other little gifts! The tutorial from How About Orange will show you how to … Read More ...
Recycled Field Bag
A field bag is the perfect accessory to take with you on a day hike, out into the world with your art supplies, or just to use as your new spring bag! This tutorial from White Oak School will help … Read More ...
Fixing Your Peeling Sandals
Now that the warm weather is finally hitting those of us in the states, we’re dusting off our sandals in preparation for the upcoming pool and beach season. But in digging them out of the closet, you may find that … Read More ...
Recycle Your CD’s
RePlayGround is looking to help you unload some of those hundreds of cds you’ve uploaded to your computer and your digital playing device. Instead of leaving them sitting around your house taking up space, send them on over to the … Read More ...
Recycling Vinyl Blinds As Plant Tags
Now that we’re married (yay!) we’re starting to get back to home improvements. One of the big ones on my list is getting rid of all the crappy vinyl blinds we’ve got. And since I want to grow some veggies, … Read More ...
Recycled Lunch Bag
Now that the weather is warming up, and you’ll be wanting to eat your lunches outside more often, consider sewing up a recycled lunch bag you can take with you – no more brown paper bags! You can purchase some … Read More ...
Paint Chip Greeting Cards
Many people know of my love for paint chips. Partly because we’re repainting the entire house, I’ve been known to make notebooks out of paint chips in my past.
But this idea for using those paint chips to make some … Read More ...
Cat Tower Toy
Okay, so I “might” have four cats. Don’t judge me. And they might have way too many toys they don’t play with, toys I pick up at Target or other various big box stores, filled with plastic and costing me … Read More ...
Make Your Own Trash Planner
Just because it’s not the beginning of the year, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get a new planner. And you definitely don’t have to go out and buy one. Head to your recycle bin and sit down … Read More ...
One-Of-A-Kind Clips
Do you want to have some great one-of-a-kind clips to hang up everything from artwork to great art prints? You can even use these outside when you hang up your laundry, give it some pretty and some flair! Betz White … Read More ...
Plant Your Flowers the Sustainable Way – Recycled and Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas
Looking to brighten up your space with flowers and do your part for the planet? You’re in the right place. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or you’re just starting to dabble in gardening, there’s something incredibly satisfying about planting … Read More ...
Paint Chip Bookmarks
A few weeks ago I was on a fast trip, and picked up a new book. Reading on the plane, as we were about to land I realized i didn’t have a bookmark. I hate to bend down the corners … Read More ...