Holiday cards can have great art often times with glitter and gold embellishments, why not recycle them into a handmade and memorable Christmas decoration for next year? Pop on over to the blog One Lucky Day for the step by … Read More ...
How to make your own chunky chain necklace
I am loving my chunky chain necklaces… mostly just a few links mixed with other small chain but this idea for making my own is fabulous! I am so excited that I can add words to the links too! Pop … Read More ...
How to make vintage glass glitter for (and from) Christmas decorations
Don’t throw that vintage broken glass ornament out! And you don’t have to be sad about it either. This is just the project to repurpose those tarnished and broken ornaments that didn’t make it through the year in storage. You … Read More ...
How to make a mini silver Christmas tree
I have a big aluminum Christmas tree but I won’t be putting it up this year. This mini aluminum Christmas tree is going to be made though. I will be using the great tutorial over at the blog Curbly on … Read More ...
How to make colorful scrappy fabric tassels
These scrap fabric tassels could be just the project you make this year to add to your holiday decor. It could also be fun to make these out of old clothes? Pop on over to the Therm-o-Web site for the … Read More ...
Recycled Toilet Paper tube Nutcrackers perfect for Christmas decor
Can you ever really get too many recycled tp tube crafts? Survey says….nope! These Nutcrackers are adorable and I bet would look awesome in all sorts of colors. Pop on over to the blog We Like Mondays where there is … Read More ...
Art installation with recycled toys
I haven’t posted anything I’ve made in awhile so I thought I would share what I’ve been working on. This is a piece titled “51% Marys in Mortal Combat: Together We Fight For Our Rights” It is 51 porcelain Mary … Read More ...
Make a mobile out of lost toys (or found)
Now this mobile is made out of original little objects but when I first spotted it I thought it was filled with a collection of random toys. So why not make a mobile with your favorite collection of toys. … Read More ...
Stitch up a fiber cuff with a recycled plastic bottle base
This stitching on a plastic bottle is a great way to make a fiber cuff bracelet…kind of like making your own mesh for cross stitch. Use as many or few holes and the design possibilities are endless. Pop on over … Read More ...
Recycled plastic bottles never looked so cool
This project that uses both paper and plastic looks so classy. I kind of want to try it with many layers. This paper and plastic recycled water bottle bracelet is part of a great collection of recycled plastic bottle projects … Read More ...
Eco-friendly Christmas ornaments, one with my old favorite supply
Yes, that’s right the glorious TP tube makes a “shiny” new recycled craft. Well, maybe not new but new to me. And can you say easy? All ages of crafter can get in on this recycled tp tube star, especially … Read More ...
A bounty of acorn crafts to celebrate with through the holidays
Is this not the most adorable little squirrel made with acorns? I mean, acorns are cute all by themselves but then to transform them into something as cute as a squirrel? I call that a perfect recycled craft. Over at … Read More ...
Great idea for recycling a household item for easy stamping
I just love when I spot a new way to stamp with a recycled element…especially one I have in my stash like a lint roller. This is perfect for this holiday season and art making on a small and large … Read More ...
Recycled bracelet display and great tip for upcycling candlesticks
This is an awesome tutorial but what is really great is the recycled item that is used to attach the top part to the candle stick. This connector piece could be used for all sorts of projects that involve using … Read More ...
Jewelry display or funky Christmas tree or……
This easy project could be used for so many things! In this case for bottle and wire configuration is a beautiful jewelry display perfect for holiday sale booths. But simply switch up the wire lengths and you could make a … Read More ...