Upcycling containers with lettering letting you know what’s inside is a great project. It can be tricky to get the letters on but this tip for applying vinyl lettering
with this material I’m sure you have on hand will make … Read More ...
Recycled glass terrariums
If you are stuck indoors right now maybe a bit of green will brighten your day. These mini terrariums just might be the project to put on your to-do list. Pop on over to the blog Saved by Love Creations … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day decorations of red branches and heart blocks
Paint and painting is my “go-to” medium this year. So for each holiday I am going to be painting my new decor elements. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so I thought I’d spray paint some recycled branches with … Read More ...
Candy corn stacked shadow box Halloween decoration
Candy corns are one of my all time favorite decorating themes for Halloween. Do you remember last year’s Candy corn pedestal lights? This year I decided to make stacked shadow boxes painted in each of the colors of a … Read More ...
How to make a collaged heart with die cut Mod Podge window clings
Did you know you can make your own window cling material with Mod Podge and die cutting them into all sorts of fun shapes? Well, you can and it is so easy.
I used all sorts of colorants with the … Read More ...
Recycled die cut leather leaves necklace
Die cutting recycled materials is one of my favorite ways to make elements to use in my crafting especially jewelry making and the Crafter’s Companion Gemini Die Cutting machine is a great motorized machine that will cut through leather using … Read More ...
Paint monograms for Mother’s Day
With Testors craft paint and spray paint in coordinating colors making Mom an upcycled monogrammed tray, vase and plate set using 3 different painting and stenciling techniques is a great project to serve her the classic breakfast in bed on … Read More ...
Feature: Recycling Company- Ripple Glass
Take a minute to watch this video to learn about how glass is recycled and if you don’t already take part in a glass recycling program learn about how you can in your area!… Read More ...
How to make wine glass lampshades
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 ...
How to make Beach themed sea glass Christmas trees
Sea Glass
is so pretty and just happens to be a great color for a Christmas tree. I never thought of combining these two elements but thanks to the blog Embrace My Space you too can make a fun tiny … Read More ...
How to create easy postcard frames
I have a box of Art Doll Postcards that I wanted to display with Halloween just around the corner. They aren’t in traditional Halloween colors but totally “on-theme”.
So I thought I’d paint some old Ikea plain frames. Well, they … Read More ...
Giveaway- Airbrainz airbrush kit and how to airbrush solar light covers
First up I have a super-fun giveaway to tell you about and then scroll down to see the fun airbrushed solar light sign I made using the Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit and their acrylic paint.
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How to make faux Jadeite
I positively love vintage Jadeite. If you do too but either have a hard time finding it or when you do the price is out of your budget why not try making some faux Jadite using the tutorial over at … Read More ...
Great tips for painting on glass
Recycled glass bottles, jars, framed glass, window glass and old vases can be such a great surfaces to upcycle. Do you have a stash that you have been saving but just not sure what type of paint to use? There … Read More ...
How to make a color block craft table and accessories
Having a work table that inspires creativity can be as fun as it is pretty. This color blocked table is made with Oly Fun Fabric Squares and recycled plexiglass, plywood, and as you can see a stack of recycled books … Read More ...