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 ...
Great collection of recycled wire spool ideas
Mushrooms are one of my favorite things to paint right now. I never would have thought a large wood wire spool
would make a cute mushroom-themed table though. The possibilities for adding all sorts of fairy miniatures underneath could also … Read More ...
Christmas in July- Turn your beach glass into festive mini Christmas trees
If your summer plans include walking the beach looking for sea glass
or you simply pop by your local store for a bag or two so you can make these adorable Christmas trees. There are so many different ways to … Read More ...
Lots of fun ways to make festive lighthouses
Lighthouses are a fun object to decorate with especially in the summer as we associate them with the beach and ocean. Who knew there were so many easy ways to make the simple and interactive object. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Painted pallets make an arena
Shipping pallets may be one of the best items to build with as they are kind of like wood cinder blocks. They have strength and dimension. I don’t think I have seen something this big built with recycled pallets. But … Read More ...
Check out the Yarmouk Recycled Art Park
I think this may be part of my future dreams is to make big sculptures out of recycled elements like this life-size recycled tire tree. I’m so happy whenever I see creativity constructed with recycled materials on a large scale. … Read More ...
Unexpected way to use a clothing hanger collection as a decorating element and more!
I love when an everyday ordinary object gets transformed into art and decor by simply gathering a collection that spans the item’s history of design. This collection of hangers displayed as art does just that. Not only is the collection … Read More ...
Recycled sari fabric scarves are beautiful and versatile
Recycled sari fabric is positively gorgeous and the people over at Darn Good Yarn import lovely scarves made out of them. They come in narrow and wide and make a great accent to all sorts of looks and outfits. The … Read More ...
How to make a pretty recycled plastic flower tea light
These flowers are simply sublime. They are made with such a common and everyday item that is not considered pretty in any way. Pop on over to the blog Alpha Mom for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...
How to make owls from acorns, seeds and bark
Owls are a favorite animal to collect and decorate with. I have a few lurking around and they are on my list to paint. These darling little organic ones are quickly moving up the to-do list to try. Pop on … Read More ...
Art made with recycled vintage postage stamps
A lot of postage feature portraits of noteworthy people. This artist makes portraits of famous people out of vintage postage stamps
. Isn’t that a fun turn of recycled stamps? Pop on over to the blog Daily Mail to read … Read More ...
Pretty and cute ways to paint and collage with hag stones
I just learned about hag stones 
(rocks with naturally occurring holes). I had seen them while rock hunting at the beach but now I specifically collected them on my last trip. Roll on over to the blog Bicocacolors to see … Read More ...
Amazing collection of recycled walnut shell crafts and decor
Do you recognize this cute little green creature? Does the phrase “Feed me Seymour” give you a hint? Well this clever creation is made from recycled walnut shells and I just love it. Pop on over to the blog Yandex … Read More ...
Fun way to use recycled objects in illustration art
Now this really is a good example of looking at things in a new and creative way. The idea is that you take a simple 3-d object and sketch something around it. Pop on over to the blog Design Stack … Read More ...