Turn everyday waste into a work of art! Design a futuristic cardboard building, make funky chicken bookends, and construct a robot from nuts. Learn how to think outside of the box while recycling. A great Christmas gift for kids who … Read More ...
How to make tp pumpkins for an easy Thanksgiving decoration
Well, if you’re like me and quite frankly a lot of us, you have a stash of tp. So what a better item to transform into a holiday decoration temporarily. Grab a bit of holiday fabric from your stash, a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled jar falling leaves globe
It’s not a snow globe plastic fall leaf globe! I am wondering if this project could be made with real leaves? It is so pretty just like my trees right now as they have just started to turn. Pop … Read More ...
How to paint a globe like the Death Star
This makes me laugh. I am only slightly a Star Wars fan. I like watching these types of movies but I can’t say as I follow them carefully. I am though a huge fan of recycled crafting as you might … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Recycled Christmas Tree , Tree Ornaments
These Christmas tree ornaments are made from a Christmas tree. Try explaining that fast and ten times.
Sawfamilycreations has many different designs all created from Christmas trees. These upcycled or recycled ornaments would make wonderful gifts.
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Lots of ideas for recycling Golden Books
I love using things from my childhood in new ways to get them out of storage boxes and into my current decor. You too? This idea for using old Golden books that feature such pretty art as Christmas decor is … Read More ...
Nuts for recycled nature crafts
I just posted an adorable squirrel made with nuts and today I have not only this adorable mushroom made out or nuts which is the perfect companion There is a whole forest of fun over at the blog Dea Vita. … Read More ...
How to make acorn squirrels
Squirrels are so darn cute. Yes they sometimes can be a pest but their cuteness makes up for it. These tiny squirrels and made from nuts or acorns and pipe cleaners. Pop on over to the blog Hans Nature for … Read More ...
Book Review – Recycled Robots: 10 Robot Projects
Robots and kids: a perfect combination. From R2-D2 to the Transformers to WALL-E, robots are a source of endless fascination. Now comes an irresistible book and kit that shows how to make ten different robots—that move—out of the most ordinary … Read More ...
Clever ways to craft with cigar boxes
Cigar boxes are one of my favorite things to collect and then use for all sorts of storage needs. They are just so pretty and unique. This is a great idea for turning cigar boxes into shelves with just a … Read More ...
Innovative and sometimes funny DIY solutions to everyday needs
This idea for using Legos to make a clip stand to put your cell phone on top of your computer monitor in this age of Zoom and multitasking is brilliant. I bet you could almost start marketing Legos as adult … Read More ...
Fun foil art projects for fall
This foil embossing project is so pretty! It is an easy project and perfect for artists of all ages. Go out for a walk and look around for a variety of leaves to use to make an embossed foil leaf … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Vintage Christmas Stamps Used For Junk Journals
This is a beautiful set of 25 used vintage Christmas postage stamps.
The stamps vary in design, colours and patterns and would be brilliant for any creative Christmas theme project.
These vintage recycled stamps have the potential for art … Read More ...
How to make a ball of yarn turkey for Thanksgiving
I would imagine that most crafters have some yarn in their craft supply stash. This adorable turkey is made with two balls of brown yarn but I bet it would look cute in many earth tone shades. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make modern metal pumpkins
Let’s say you aren’t really into the traditional orange and brown color scheme for fall but still want to be festive. Here is an industrial silver pumpkin decoration that just might fit into your year round decor but still add … Read More ...