I love when plants grow out of pots that look like heads so that the plant ends up looking like “hair”. Why not take this concept and use it for a spook-tacular Halloween decoration by making the pots, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts … Read More ...
Got a stash of Toilet Paper? Make a fun Halloween game with it!
This game makes me so happy! I bet adults would love to play too! I know I want to. This rolls of toilet paper dressed up like ghosts and a pumpkin makes for lots of Halloween fun. Roll on over … Read More ...
Book Review – Thrifty Chic: Interior Style on a Shoestring
Learn how to reuse, recycle, restyle, restore, and revamp your old furnishings to create a stylish and unique home, without spending a fortune! Whether you are on a tight budget, or simply want to give your existing home a new … Read More ...
How to make easy ghost Halloween decorations
Have you started to think about how you are going to decorate for Halloween? I have and I want to go big this year. I have spotted a few projects like these ghosts that start out with a simple balloon… Read More ...
How to make easy illuminated mini ghosts
Do you keep a stash of those little battery powered tea lights?
I do and I love finding new ways to use them in fun little decorations. These circle based ghosts look like they are floating. The tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make an easy balloon giant spider for Halloween
I love making big decorations and using them outside. This idea for making a giant spider out of balloons and crepe paper is wonderful and easy. I think I am going to try it with some inflatable balls and maybe … Read More ...
How to knit with a recycled tp tube
It almost seems like the recycled tp tube can do anything. Today you can transform it into a loom to create fun little friendship bracelets. Pop on over to the blog Happy Hooligans for the easy tutorial on how to … Read More ...
Fun way to make a totem pole display
This is so unique and adorable. I bet this idea for making totem poles could be made out of all sorts of things. The first things that come to mind are TP tubes or recycled doll or stuffed animal heads … Read More ...
Book Review – Upcycling Outdoors: 20 Creative Garden Projects Made from Reclaimed Materials
Discover your inner genius and learn how to transform unwanted junk into unique and creative garden designs with designer, upcycler and entrepreneur Max McMurdo. Upcycling outdoors
Following the success of his first book Upcycling, Max has turned his thoughts … Read More ...
How to make your own worry dolls
I had totally forgotten about worry dolls but I had a collection of them all through college. I’m sure they are in some box somewhere though. But, not to “worry” I think I will make a new set using the … Read More ...
Book in a jar makes a fun contest
When I first spotted these strips of book pages in a jar I just loved it a simply a great visual. But it it actually serves as a fun way to make a contest. You challenge people to guess what … Read More ...
Toy dinosaurs evolve into art with this fun upcycle project
I’ve never really been a dinosaur person but recently I bought a bunch that I thought would make cute sign holders for an art show. Well, I didn’t use them for the show so when I spotted this wall art … Read More ...
All sorts of types of dolls and heads make great planters for a variety of plants
I have posted recycled doll head planter projects before and I have made one as well. I used a standard plastic doll head
and put an aloe plant in it. This doll head has some really cool plants in it … Read More ...
Book Review – Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker’s Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes
In with the old, out with the new?reclaiming your closet and reducing fashion waste starts here.
Repair your favorite socks with style, add flair with personalized patches, and turn ripped jeans into an embroidered masterpiece. For beginner and experienced makers, … Read More ...
How to make recycled spool Christmas ornament
I have a large stash of old thread spools. This happens when people know you sew and they are cleaning out stuff and run across a sewing supply stash. They ask you if you want it and who can say … Read More ...