Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
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Right now I really wish magic wands worked. And if they did this red, white, and blue one would be the one I would want to be waving. Even if it is simply symbolic I am going to make a … Read More ...
I might have made up “book decor accessories” but what would you call this fun addition of decorative grass to the tops of a bunch of books? The blades of grass aren’t bookmarks but boy are they cool and I … Read More ...
Lots of us are taking on new projects like baking, gardening and decorating re-dos. I love this chair upcycled with paint and graffiti. Pop on over to the St. Louis Magazine blog where there are a bunch more furniture pieces … Read More ...
I bet these would look so cute for a 4th of July decoration if they were all made in red, white and blue fabrics. Pop on over to the blog Poppy Talk for the tutorial on how to make curvy … Read More ...
This is what I am doing today! Off to go look through all my books and pull out the red, white and blue books to make a 4th of July decoration. I spotted this over at the web site … Read More ...
These mini skeins of yarn could be used in so many ways including as earrings like in this photo. Pop on over to the blog Bacon time with hungry hypo to see how to make these tiny little cute skeins … Read More ...
This looks like a fun activity to do on a hot day. Gather up your Lego stash and a fan with paper and markers and you are off to the races. Pop on over to the blog Lego Librarian for … Read More ...
I can’t tell you how much I love this idea! It could not be any easier and boy would my Dad laugh every time he pulled one of these golf balls out of his bag! Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Looking for a fun project that will change everyday and quite possibly guarantee a smile? These silly face photos I bet would be a fun project first to do with people and then the planting next. Waking up each day … Read More ...
I love the arcade water squirt game and this idea for using a stack of plastic cups looks so easy and doable as a back yard party game I am definitely putting it on the list for my next party. … Read More ...
Some days I can focus and be creative. I have actually figured out it is mostly the starting and getting going that is the hard part. Once I get into something I’m good to go. You too? Well if you … Read More ...
Kids only use these types of plastic riding toys for a short time. They can get sun bleached if they stay out in the sun. I am part of a Freecycle list on Facebook and these types of toys get … Read More ...
I have a stash of vintage silverware and I have tried to cut it but I tried to do it with a Dremel. Well, this video tutorial looks a lot easier and cleaner. Pop on over to the blog for … Read More ...
The idea for using plants to simulate hair is not new (Chia pets) but these mannequin heads with diverse plants really kicks up the hairdos into the Rock Star level. Pop on over to Stone Face Creations to see more … Read More ...
