We are spending more and more time outside now that the weather is warming, so why not make your outdoor space more beautiful and more enjoyable? A nice piece of patio furniture
can make all the difference in your patio … Read More ...
How to make a cute flag decoration for the 4th of July
This is a great 4th of July decoration but really a flag is fun to decorate with year round. Pop on over to the link Holly sent in to the blog The Coconut Head’s Survival Guide for the family friendly … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper tube kibble toy
Over at Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled paper towel tube kibble toy along with how to teach your dog the Touch My Hand trick. What a great way to spend the summer with … Read More ...
Recycled jar Father’s Day gift
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 … Read More ...