This just melts my heart. What dad wouldn’t want to get a jar filled with cute and loving messages for dad to read from their kiddos. Pop on over to the link Lisa sent in to the blog Cucicucicoo for … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cork owl and pussycat
I kind of giggle when a clever crafter comes up with a way to take an adult item (Wine corks and champagne corks) and turn them into a cut toy for the kiddos. Michelle sent in a link to … Read More ...
How to make recycled nylon grassy garden gnomes
These guys just make me giggle and who doesn’t like making things that make them smile? Pop on over to Craftside for the fun tutorial on how to make little grassy garden gnomes out of recycled nylons and while you … Read More ...
How to make Christmas sewing cards
Now that they make tissue boxes with such pretty and seasonal graphics why not recycle them into a fun holiday activity for the kiddos. Pop on over to the blog The Silly Pearl to see how to make recycled tissue … Read More ...
How to make toilet paper tube Halloween spiders
Today I have another of my favorite recycled elements-toilet paper tubes-project to share with you. Pop on over to the blog Mollymoo for a fun way to make friendly and cute Halloween spiders. I like the way she made … Read More ...
How to make your own foosball table
We played foosball so much when we were kids my Dad had to repair and replace the little figures all the time! So when this tutorial was submitted all those great memories came back! Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
How to make painted rustic style mason jar tea lights
This is a great project for adults and little kids. See how to make rustic style mason jar tea lights over at the blog Suburble. I bet this painting technique would work with all sorts of recycled jars and glasses.… Read More ...
How to make bugs out of recycled drink pouch caps
As packaging changes so do the recycled craft people come up with. Such is the case today. I don’t think I have purchased anything in a pouch with these little caps but I have seen moms and little kids with … Read More ...
How to make recycled cardboard Birthday numbers
I love the idea of writing Birthday wishes on supersized recycled cardboard numbers at a Birthday Party. I also love how the stands for these big numbers are held standing with Logo stands. Pop on over to the blog Leigh … Read More ...
How to make bubble wrap hopscotch game
The clever crafter over at the blog Literary Inspired shared a tutorial on how to make a hopscotch game out of bubble wrap. She used new perforated bubble wrap but I bet all of us have some in our … Read More ...
How to make recycled paper tube minions
I don’t tend to watch too many animated kids movies but I have seen the first Despicable Me and these little minion characters are too cute. Pop on over to the blog mollymoo for a tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
Recycle a brown paper bag into a decorated Father’s Day gift bag
If you have a little one and are looking for an easy way to help them “wrap” their Father’s day present why not let them go to town and decorate a standard brown paper bag. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make sandpaper art and win a copy of Art Lab for Little Kids
Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you a link to Craftside where there is a fun tutorial on how to make art on sandpaper and then it can be used to make a t-shirt transfer. Not only do … Read More ...
How to make a life size magnetic robot
Even though this is meant to be for a cute little kid I could see making one for myself! Pop on over to the blog Fun at Home With The Kids for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...
Using a recycled paper tube to paint shapes
Amy of the blog One Artsy Mama sent in a link to her post that features a tutorial on how to make a reusable tote bag for kids. What I especially loved is how she used a paper tube … Read More ...