This Christmas tutorial shows you how to take an upcycled Wine bottle or Whiskey bottle and create a handmade Christmas decoration. The tutorial can be found in the recycled crafts section of our sister site Craftbits.com
Fun collection of Halloween ideas and printables
This pin the spider on the spiderweb is a great twist on the classic game pin the tail on the donkey. This spiderweb would make a great decoration all on it’s own and could be made on all sorts of … Read More ...
Green Creativity Recycled Paper Beads Kit
The Recycled Paper Beads Kit
teaches the value of recycling in a hands-on way. Simply insert strips of paper into the tool and turn the handle to create decorative paper beads. A fun DIY craft kit for tweens and teens. … Read More ...
Variety of great DIY projects perfect for gift giving
I have some mirror paint just waiting for a project like these mirrored embellished shells. This project of silvered shells and a whole bunch of fun and creative projects made from all sorts of new and recycled materials are featured … Read More ...
Lots of fun ways to paint shells
Lots of these recycled shell painting projects are very methodical and are like coloring in spaces like a coloring book only on a dimensional surface. This could be very zen and relaxing. Pop on over to the blog Color Made … Read More ...
How to make pumpkins with embroidery hoops
Embroidery hoops make a great base to make all sorts of projects with. Best yet a lot of the projects can be temporary and then onto the next idea. Pop on over to the blog Lil Blue Boo for the … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – wall art- made from recycled magazines
It’s amazing how just using the white pieces of magazines contrast with the bright/colorful pieces. This 10″ square wall art is a really unique way to add color and texture to your home! I think this would look awesome on … Read More ...
How to make a recycled embroidery hoop spider web for Halloween
Are you in full Halloween decorating mode? I just started with my Halloween pillows. My neighborhood is looking very spooky! Need a fun and easy project to get you started or add to your already in progress? Why not try … Read More ...
How to make a recycled hula hoop spider web
If you read this blog you know I love BIG and easy projects so when I spotted this big spider web that uses a hula hoop
as a frame I knew I had to share it. Along time ago I … Read More ...
Vintage slides used in new ways
First up I wanted to share this pretty photo. You may not want to make this project but it certainly is a pretty and inspiring photo. But if you have stash of vintage slides and want to repurpose them into … Read More ...
How to make modern minimal Christmas tree decorations
These are so pretty and festive. They look both modern and vintage. I bet they would look cool in all sorts of color combinations. Battery powered twinkle lights would also be a fun addition. I am going to save up … Read More ...
Book Review- Turn This Book Into a Beehive
First, here’s a book that teaches kids all about the fascinating world of bees. Second, fun exercises, activities, and illustrations engage the imagination and offer a deeper understanding of bee life and bee behavior. Third, by following a few simple … Read More ...
How to make recycled book page and tissue paper pendants
This project is so versatile and fun to make! You can get creative with the color combinations and add anything you like to the resin, such as dried flowers, glitter, or even your favorite quotes. The end result will be … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Vintage Horror Halloween Book Pages Ephemera Paper Pack
Whether you are making Halloween decorations, scrapbooking or junk journal writing these vintage recycled or upcycled Halloween print pages will make a great addition to your crafting supplies.
This is a vintage ephemera horror/Halloween paper pack which contains 25 pages.… Read More ...
How to fold a chevron bookmark
This is a great tutorial and I bet would be fun to make with junk mail sale flyers with all the different colors. I also think anything that might draw attention to reading and books is a good thing. Pop … Read More ...