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 ...
Fun way to display art with the materials that made it
I love the minimalism and abstraction of young artists. It’s fun to display this art in unique ways like in a shadow box
with the crayons that created it. This idea for fun ways to display art and more can … Read More ...
How to make a heart art collaborative project
There are so many things you can make with strips of paper. The first one that comes to mind are paper chains traditionally used to decorate a Christmas tree. But strips of paper can be also shaped in the form … Read More ...
How to make recycled paperclip fidget craft
This project reminds me of making friendship pins but now the illustrious paperclip
gets adorned with beads. I bet this project would be great to keep the kiddos busy in the car, on a plane, or stuck inside on a … Read More ...
Book Review – If You Can Cut, You Can Collage: From Paper Scraps to Works of Art
If You Can Cut, You Can Collage 
is specially designed for people who feel like they can’t make art. Want to know a secret? You can! You just need a little inspiration, instruction, and confidence.
Collage is a wonderful creative … Read More ...
How to make recycled matchbox popsicle treat boxes
Popsicles are the perfect summer treat and that means they are the perfect subject to craft in the summer. Pop on over to the blog Oh Happy Day for the downloadable covers for the recycled matchboxes
to turn them into … Read More ...
How to weave a rainbow with a recycled paper plate
This adorable project is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face that spots it. In fact I bet it would look great in a window. Pop on over to the blog Pink Stripey Socks for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to spool knit with a recycled toilet paper tube
I think everyone at one point or another spool knits, right? And after last year I don’t think any of us will look at a roll of toilet paper the same again. So why not take one of our favorite … Read More ...
How to make glowing cracked wood slices
Wood slices are so pretty all by themselves but adding a unique crack in them makes them even better. Adding a colored glowing element makes them modern and magical. Pop on over to the blog Imgur for the great detailed … Read More ...
Tons of cute, fun and educational craft stick crafts and activities
I
think craft sticks
might just be moving up on my list of favorite craft supply. Especially after seeing the great collection of craft stick crafts that are as much fun to make as they then are to play with … Read More ...
How to make a miniature sofa with something from the kitchen!
I am completely in on the miniature mania! I love the objects that are made with easy to find materials and aren’t too fussy. I never thought of using kitchen sponges
in place of foam for cushions but it is … Read More ...
Ultra modern countdown calendar
I am always on the look out for next Christmas’s countdown calendar
and I think I have found it! This chevron shaped minimalist one is so cool. Better still each one has fun things to celebrate each day written on … Read More ...