If you have ever walked out to enjoy a cup of tea in the garden only to be greeted by a wasp doing angry little laps around your patio, you will understand the appeal of a simple wasp nest decoy.… Read More ...
Celebrate the Year of the Snake by making a colorful one
I have seen some calls for snake art to celebrate the Year of the Snake and so I’ve been looking around for inspiration. This project that includes simple folding and a recycle tp tube is darling. I bet it would … Read More ...
How to make rockin’ black cats for Halloween
I wonder if these rockin’ black cats would work outside and rock in the breeze? Well, if you want to make them for inside or outside pop on over to the blog Arty Crafty Kids for the step by step … Read More ...
Cute Kitty containers made out of an unexpected recycled element
Can you really have to many containers? Or for that matter cats? Well today’s recycled project combines them to make cute kitty containers. Prowl on over to the blog Living Locurto for the tutorial on how to make recycled kitty … Read More ...
Paper plate aquarium and more Earth Day crafts
I recently posted about how to make a DIY embroidery hoop with a plastic lid rim and container, this idea uses the outside of a plate to make the outer frame of an aquarium craft. It is featured at the … Read More ...
How to make recycled wood spool toys in pretty colors
Now I don’t think I need to make these toys but what I really like is how the wooden spools are different colors but the wood shows through as if they are stained. If you to like the idea of … Read More ...
How to make your own paintballs and learn a little science
Okay, I have to share this totally fun idea I came across—it’s part science experiment, part messy outdoor art project, and 100% kid-approved. If your kids are anything like mine, they love any excuse to get outside and get a … Read More ...
Fun was to make “tasty” book reports
I spotted this photo and thought it was a cool recycled book page project but it is actually a 3d book report. I remember sometimes in school we could make a miniature scene instead of a report (I always did … Read More ...
Fun and creative tree stump project and more!
I bet most of us wouldn’t think of a tree stump as a place to paint but boy is it pretty when they are. Not only are these pretty to look at I can totally picture kids playing on them. … Read More ...
How to make a fun and easy #1 Dad trophy with recycled cups
This adorable project can be added to in so many ways. I bet it would make a great way to give a small gift or gift card in the top? Or roll up a classic tie? Or simply as is. … Read More ...
A bunch of ways to make artful topographical maps
These are just pretty as an abstract piece of art but even better they are actually a topographical map. You know how much I love twofers! Pop on over to the blog 3D Geography to see and read about how … Read More ...
Easy way to make an adorable monster puppet/ring
This make me so happy! I have a little plastic monster eyeball ring so the idea that I could make one with some pom poms, wiggle eyes and pipe cleaners makes it the best idea for a party activity. Pop … Read More ...
Fun way to use real dandelions to make a lion craft
I loved picking dandelions as a kid. I made little bouquets and toppers for my creations in my sandbox. This idea really kicks up the dandelion picking to a whole new level. Pop on over to the blog The Aloha … Read More ...
Yarn wrapped rainbows are filled with all sorts of pretty elements
There is something so fun about mixed-media art pieces that all ages can enjoy. These done by young crafters are so special and I bet just as interesting as ones done by adult crafters. The young often don’t fuss too … Read More ...
Fun way to make multi-colored hand prints for Mother’s Day shrink plastic charms
Giving Mom a hand print craft is not new but over at the blog Crafty Morning she uses one of those multi-colored ink pads to get a cool color blocked print. The prints are used on shrink plastic
to … Read More ...