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 ...
Recycled vending machine is now an Art Candy Machine
So I wanted to share my latest recycled project. I launched an Art Candy Machine! I recycled a snack vending machine. I embellished it with a gold frame and some signage to explain it. Right now it’s in my … Read More ...
Fun collection of recycled wood projects, lots with wiggle eyes
By simply cutting different types of wood in different sizes and different angles you can create adorable bunnies. These bunnies take a bit of work but over at the blog Yandex Zen there are lots more recycled wood and stick … Read More ...
Beyond Halloween Pumpkin decorating idea collection
I think most of us are looking forward to doing some kind of decorating for Halloween. Maybe something different this year like these donut pumpkins? Over at the blog Party Pinching there is a great collection of 30 unusual and … Read More ...
Awesome collection of repurposed Lego jewelry
The range of projects featured go from super simple DIY creations to extravagant and eclectic art pieces. All of the recycled lego jewelry is amazing. Pop on over to the blog Lego People to check out the crazy variety of … Read More ...
Book Review – Amazing Cardboard Tube Science
We all have a few hundred of these laying around right? I certainly can’t be the only person who saves cardboard tubes. It is like a parenting hack, you need to keep toilet roll tubes, straws, rubber bands and shoeboxes … Read More ...