Egg cartons are a fun recycled material to work with. Over at the blog DIY and Crafting there is a great collection of 10 adorable recycled egg carton Halloween crafts including these sweet eyeballs that are cute individually or attached… Read More ...
Funnel painting technique
I have a feeling there probably isn’t anything that can’t be used used to paint with. Today’s item is a funnel of all things. The tutorial shows how well it works with kids but I bet artists of all ages … Read More ...
How to make a cute pumpkin countdown calendar for Halloween
I can’t believe that I found another great recycled project using pressed paper produce packaging…ah my old friend alliteration. This project is a fun and cute pumpkin countdown to Halloween calendar. Roll on over to the blog Choose to Thrive … Read More ...
How to make coffee filter bats for Halloween
There is something so magical about the simple detail of using two different size wiggly eyes. It turns any project into something cute and silly. This whole coffee filter bat tutorial is so fun! Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Great way to make a bow with scraps
If you are getting ready for decorating and gift giving here is a great project to keep in mind when working with your ribbon stash and you are left with a bunch of small pieces. No need to throw them … Read More ...
3 Pill art collages by Stefanie Girard
I haven’t posted a project in a while so today I thought I’d share some art that I have been making. Two of these pieces are on display with the Collage Artists Of America Show at the San Fernando Valley … Read More ...
Fun idea for wire, ribbon and recycled cork people for Halloween?
These little doll figures are so cute. I bet with just a few color changes and materials the technique could be altered to make darling little Halloween decorations. I spotted these wire, ribbon and recycled wine cork
figures over at … Read More ...
Recycled avocado crates make beautiful home decor
If I hadn’t said what this was made of would you have guessed? I certainly had no idea what is was. It never ceases to amaze me how talented people can be when they transform a simple bit of avocado … Read More ...
How to fold your own recycled newspaper bags
Oh these bags look awesome! I have a friend who still gets the newspaper so I have a great supply of newspaper. The sale flyers I bet would work great too and be more colorful. This would be a great … Read More ...
Fun recycled objects used in creative ways
Haven’t we all left a paint brush in the water so long it was permanently curved? I know I have a few times. (On a side note I have heard hair conditioner works to straighten the brush out) But this … Read More ...
Easy way to yarn bomb a chain link fence with “heart”
Even if you don’t know how to knit or crochet you can can still get in on the love of yarn bombing. Simply wrap yarn in two directions over two sides of the chain link fence. This idea for yarn … Read More ...
Yarn bombing is a great way to upcycle fences and more!
I’m sure if you spotted this darling little heart on a bit of knitting between a link on a chain link fence it would a smile on your face. If this idea of decorating with leftover yarn and a bit … Read More ...
How to make fall leaf masks
Fall is just around the corner…so I’m told 🙂 I am posting this adorable project so you can start looking out for trees that have big leaves to make these masks with. I don’t know of a tree off hand … Read More ...
Easy and simple Halloween decorations
Sometimes it’s fun to go elaborate and over the top with decorations and then sometimes minimalist is the way to go. Such is the case with these fun blood spattered vases created with a bit of red paint and some … Read More ...
How to make wrapped rope wall decor
I don’t think I have ever seen anything like this wrapped rope wall decoration. It looks like a great way to use scrap yarn and thread or even strips of fabric or recycled clothing strips. Pop on over to the … Read More ...