Adding a bunch of paper doilies to a paper lantern takes something simple and pretty to a real statement of style. Looking to dress up a standard paper lantern of cover up one that might have seen better days? Pop … Read More ...
Guerrilla art – Envelope exchange a good message
I am lucky enough to have an art pen pal and I can’t tell you how much I love it. I highly recommend getting one! This idea for a wall of envelopes filled with good messages is a local type … Read More ...
Easy last minute 4th of July decoration craft
Happy 4th of July everyone! Need a bit of festive last minute crafting to sparkly up your day? Grab some red, silver and blue pipe cleaners and pop on over to the blog Simple Crafty Fun for the easy tutorial … Read More ...
Unexpected place to use washi tape
I am so excited about this idea! I have quite a collection of pretty washi tape and I can’t say as I have ever thought of using it to decorate my finger nails! Too cool! Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Recycled drink umbrellas are great for making festive lampshades
Nothing says festive quite like drink umbrellas. They can be used to embellish all sorts of things like this paper ball lantern. I bet you can embellish virtually any lampshade with the drink umbrellas. Pop on over to Helen Clyde’s … Read More ...
How to make an eco-friendly “green” teepee
This looks like so much fun and pretty too. If you like growing things and creating a pretty play place check out this fun way to make a teepee with plants over at the blog Artful Parent. What kid wouldn’t … Read More ...
60 recycled and upcycled fun fences
This fence is made from recycled pallets and it looks like it would be so much fun to make! Maybe as a family or group project? Pop on over to the blog Coach Decor for a great collection of 60 … Read More ...
No Sew Fabric Pumpkins – Upcycle Your Old Shirts and Sweaters
While it is just past the first day of summer and what does that mean? Why, crafting for Fall of course! They recycled clothing pumpkins are just the Summer for Fall projects and they are so easy to make. If … Read More ...
How to make washi tape and popsicle stick frames
Nothing says summer more to me than a good old fashion popsicle stick craft project. Combine a classic craft with new-ish on the scene washi tape and you’ve got yourself a pretty project perfect for all ages. Pop on over … Read More ...
Recycled pool noodle 4th of July decorations
These are touted as Popsicles but they can also be flipped upside down and they are firecrackers. So you can make both with just a few red, while, and blue pool noodles
. Swim on over to the blog Decoro360 … Read More ...
Super modern recycled plastic bottle vase
I think some of the most successful examples of recycled crafts are the ones where you can’t quite tell right away what it’s made out of. This looks like an elegant glass vase. Not only is it pretty it’s easy … Read More ...
Smashing buttons
Yes you read right, smashed buttons. This is a little bit therapy, a little bit recycled craft. Who doesn’t love a little therapy with their crafting? So pop on over to Christina Marie’s blog to read her interesting story on … Read More ...
How to make pom pom sparklers for 4th of July
I usually strive to make my pom poms as dense as possible but these sparse ones make great sparklers featured in a recycled jar don’t they? Pop on over to the blog Craft Klatch for the tutorial and video on … Read More ...
Super fun way to make a secret nook
As a kid I used to tuck a blanket into the top drawer of a desk and snuggle in under the desk with a pillow to read and play. This use of 2 filing cabinets look like a great way … Read More ...
Flattened souvenir penny tree art
I love to get flattened pennies when I go traveling. You too? And then you don’t know what to do with them so they go in a box. Well, this is perfect! It is modern and fresh. See how cool … Read More ...