Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Pretty “Flow” puzzles by Workman make for a relaxing and zen time

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I find “puzzle time” one of the best ways to spend time with my family. It is something we can do together and feel like we completed a project. My favorite types of images are ones like these Flow Workman puzzles “Free to Just Be” and “Dare to Dream“. They have lots of pretty colors and patterns. Our family does puzzles in a very systematic fashion. First organize the pieces by color and pulling out the border. Complete the border and then do easy sections. Then the harder stuff which is generally the large solid color areas that you simply have to do by shape (my least favorite but luckily my Dad likes those. If you are already a puzzle fan I highly recommend these and if you are looking to try your hand a puzzles these would be a nice fist one to put together. And when you are done be sure to pass on to another either friend or family member or to a puzzle swap group which are easy to find on Facebook!

More about the puzzles from the publisher:

Dare to dream with this beautiful 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle from Flow.
Open a good book—and follow where it takes you. From American artist Sarah Walsh comes this tribute to the power of the imagination and its ability to transport us. What is real, beyond the woman and her book? Vibrant, lush, oasis-like, and yet startling—a blue striped zebra, a sky that goes on forever—this puzzle invites us to a place that we shape in our minds. That place we discover when we dare to dream.
—1,000 interlocking pieces
—Mini-poster 9 3/8 x 6 ¾ for reference or framing
—Completed puzzle size: 26 3/8 x 18 7/8

Take a deep breath with this beautiful 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle from Flow.
Pause for a moment to take it in. In this fresh and vibrant painting, Dutch-Egyptian artist Roequya Fris evokes the Cairo streets of her childhood, where you can almost hear the women singing while hanging laundry. This puzzle stirs the senses—with its patterned fabrics and pink stucco walls—inviting us, piece by piece, to feel the breeze and sun, to delight in splashes of color, to visit a city teeming with life and memory.
—1,000 interlocking pieces
—Mini-poster (6 ¾” x 9 3/8”) for reference or framing
—Completed puzzle size: 18 7/8” x 26 3/8”

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DIY Review: Handmade Wooden American Flag – Rustic, Patriotic, and Perfectly Imperfect

 

I don’t know about you, but there’s something extra special about décor that’s both meaningful and made by hand. That’s exactly what drew me to this gorgeous DIY wooden American flag from Reinvented Delaware. It’s rustic. It’s bold. It’s brimming with character. And the best part? It’s made using reclaimed wood, which gives it that perfect weathered look that screams vintage Americana.

This isn’t one of those quick, cookie-cutter craft projects. It’s the kind of DIY that feels like a labor of love—in the best possible way. Cindy walks you through the whole process with easy-to-follow steps, and I found myself nodding along, thinking, “Yes, I could totally make this.”

Using scrap wood from previous projects (we love a good upcycled decor idea, right?), she cuts, paints, and assembles each stripe with care. What really makes this piece shine is the attention to the little imperfections—the uneven brush strokes, the subtle distressing, the real wood grain showing through. It’s that handmade touch that gives it soul.

And let’s talk about those stars for a second. Instead of using a stencil or printed decals, she goes full-on old-school by hand painting them—flaws and all. It’s not about perfection here. It’s about capturing that raw, rugged beauty that makes patriotic farmhouse decor feel real and lived-in.

Once assembled, the flag makes a statement—whether it’s displayed on a porch, hung in a cozy entryway, or propped on a mantel. It’s bold, but not flashy. Americana, but not tacky. Just honest, beautiful handmade home decor with a patriotic twist.

Personally, I love that this project honors not just the flag, but the idea of reusing and recycling materials to create something new. It’s a subtle reminder that old things still have value and that a little creativity goes a long way.

So if you’ve got some extra lumber lying around (or you love haunting the scrap bin at your local hardware store like I do), this is the kind of weekend project that satisfies your creative itch and leaves you with something meaningful to display. Bonus points if you already have red, white, and blue paint in your stash.

Bottom line: this DIY is a winner. Whether you’re crafting for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or just love a good rustic statement piece, this DIY reclaimed wood flag is a project with heart.