Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
If you like working with pretty colored plastics recycled tubes and bottles are a great source. Pop on over to the blog Eco Green Love for an amazing collection of recycled plastic container projects – both decorative and functional – … Read More ...
It is generally agreed that crafting helps with sadness and dealing with stress. So as we morn the loss of Carrie Fisher I thought I share this tutorial featured at the blog As The Bunny Hops for how to make … Read More ...
This project features two of my favorite things- New Years Resolutions and party crackers- which makes them the perfect recycled craft for a New Years Eve party. Pop (yup pun intended) over to the link Chelsea sent in to the … Read More ...
You may have your cookie cutter stash out for holiday backing and ornament making. If so why not make a bunch of these adorable little bowls either to decorate for the new year or make to give as gifts. Pop … Read More ...
I love Christmas wrapping paper
. I tend to go a bit nuts buying it during after Christmas sales and then using it the following year. I would like it to have more of a lifespan though. This great idea … Read More ...
Christmas is just around the corner and you may be in need of some last minute decorations or cards, this collection of 15 Christmas upcycling ideas featured at the blog Salvage Sister and Mister is perfect for all sorts of … Read More ...
Giveaway- Knitted Animal Cozies: 35 woolly creatures to keep things safe and warm
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 30th, 2016 and you are in the running for this adorable book on knitting cozies for just about everything … Read More ...
Looking for a fun way to add a “Light” touch to your holiday decorating? Why not try making mini wine glass lampshades that you can customize with all sorts of drawing, stamping and stenciling. Pop on over to the Clearsnap … Read More ...
Gingerbread houses are a holiday staple. If you want to make a bunch to decorate with why not make them out of recycled cardboard? Pop on over to the link Mark sent in to his blog Make Your Mark! for … Read More ...
Congrats go out Sara G. of Phoenix AZ as she is the winner of Stress Less Coloring – Tranquil Patterns: 100+ Coloring Pages for Peace and Relaxation… Read More ...
If you have a nespresso coffee machine 
I bet you have asked yourself what you could make with the little pretty cups after you have made a delicious cup of coffee with them. Well, Rose sent in this link to … Read More ...
Last year I made a tea cup countdown Christmas tree and when I spotted these adorable little tea Christmas trees I knew just what I wanted to make this year. Pop on over to the blog Thirsty For Tea for … Read More ...
Giveaway- Rag Rugs, Pillows, and More: over 30 ways to upcycle fabric for the home
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 23, 2016 and you are in the running for this pretty rag rug technique and project book.… Read More ...
This wreath is made with a woven scarf but I happen to have gone a little crazy knitting skinny scarves and I still love them but I don’t wear them. This is a perfect re-use and best yet I can … Read More ...
If you read this blog regularly you know how much I love things that light up. So when I got this light up paint by numbers canvas from Plaid I was so excited! As you can see I improvised a … Read More ...