I hope you all have a fabulous holiday, whatever you celebrate! After all the celebrating is over why not take all those pretty cards and paper and use them to craft up fun things for New Years and next holiday … Read More ...
Scrap yarn is great to make a colorful pom pom Christmas tree topper
If you like making pom poms and looking for a unique tree topper why not make a big ball of pom poms out of all sorts of colored yarn to make a statement tree topper. After you have made your … Read More ...
A bunch of great ways to display Christmas holiday cards all over the house
I don’t have much available way space as I cover my walls with art. But I do have big white plain kitchen cabinets so this idea for putting big red ribbons on them to clip the Christmas cards to is … Read More ...
How to make garlands with all sorts of recycled elements
These recycled wine corks give a nautical feel when painted in festive colors. This recycled garland could be perfect for your beach themed Christmas. Sail on over to the blog Will Tip Top for lots more creative garland ideas made … Read More ...
Easy way to recycle old Christmas cards into new ones
I don’t have the heart to throw away Christmas cards so I am always on the look out for new ways to use them in projects. This idea for ripping them to create the bottom edges of Christmas trees is … Read More ...
How to make a fun recycled Elf on a Shelf accessory
I love the idea of Elf on a Shelf and all the creative ideas people have come up with to place this guy around the house. This idea for making giant (for him) binoculars out of recycled tp tubes is … Read More ...
Easy Sputnik 50’s style Christmas decoration and more!
Putting beads on pipe cleaners is so easy anyone can do it. So this retro style holiday decoration can be made by everyone in the family. Make a whole collection of these mid-mod stars and decorate a big window with … Read More ...
Can any object become a Christmas tree?
I’m pretty sure this clever crafter has answered the question with a “yes”! I now want to challenge myself. I am going to start with an Easter egg. Pop on over to the blog Studio DIY to see how to … Read More ...
How to Make Authentic Vintage Glass Glitter (The Real Sparkly Stuff That Makes Christmas Magic)
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 ...
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 ...
Eco-friendly Christmas ornaments from Toilet paper Tubes
Yes, that’s right the glorious Toilet Paper 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, … Read More ...
A bounty of acorn crafts to celebrate with through the Christmas 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 Gift Wrap
I get a little spark of joy every time I stumble across a clever new way to stamp with something recycled – especially when it’s an everyday item I already have tucked away in a drawer. And honestly, who doesn’t … Read More ...
Easy way to make a beautiful branch hanging Christmas tree
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably walked past a pile of fallen branches in the yard a hundred times without giving them a second thought. But trust me, now is the moment to start collecting them. Autumn is absolute … Read More ...