I feel like I need a magic wand right now….I wonder why that is? So I thought I’d look around for some inspiration and I ran across this fun tutorial that features recycled sticks from the yard, some hot glue … Read More ...
How to draw with your feet
Are you or your kids climbing the walls these days? Why not turn it into a new skill building adventure. I have never tried to draw with my feet but I have held yarn on my knees while winding a … Read More ...
Fun bean bag toss game to make and play
This fun game can be played inside and outside. It can become a fun teaching tool and well as a bit of exercise. Pop on over to the blog Mod Podge Rocks for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to make a posable Pickett the Bowtruckle
Now this little guy is cute and I didn’t even know who he was. If you do then I bet you think he’s pretty cool and if you don’t wouldn’t it be fun to have a little cute posable plant … Read More ...
How to make a wire maze sculpture
This is meant to be a kid’s activity but I am so going to make this with a recycled wire hanger. I want to make it so I can add random items as I find them. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Cute clothespin puppets and pompoms
This project combines two of my favorite things-clothespins
and pompoms. Drawing cute faces is one of my New Year’s Resolutions and here is a fun motivation to make some and then play with them. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Happy Presidents’ Day TP tube presidents
These little tp tube Lincoln and Washington figurines are beyond adorable. You know how I love my recycled tp tube crafts. Pop on over to the blog Surviving a Teacher’s Salary on this Presidents Day and make your self some … Read More ...
I want to make this in my size!
This fun idea for making a hammock under a table for little kids looks so fun and maybe even a great way to get your little one to nap? This awesome fabric and table hammock idea is part of a … Read More ...
How to make recycled tp tube unicorns
If you have a fan of unicorns in your world then you must trot on over to the blog The Inspiration Edit for this adorable recycled tp tube project. I want to make an entire herd of these rainbow and … Read More ...
How to make a recycled tape measure slap bracelet
I’ve always kind of wondered about the metal that is used in slap bracelets. Now I know maybe a bit more. Broken tape measures can be frustrating but now they can be upcycled into a fun craft with endless possibilities. … Read More ...
128 Winter crafts for kids from recycled materials
Winter crafts cover many popular winter season themes like snowflakes, snowman, icicles, winter wonderland, Frozen inspired crafts, arctic and polar animals. All crafts are based on materials everyone has in a recycle bin like toilet paper rolls, old newspapers and … Read More ...
How to paint a rose with celery
I love the look of old wall paper floral prints. I have been trying to replicate the look painting and coloring them with colored pencils. When I spotted this stamping a flower with celery I instantly thought of how much … Read More ...
How to use cling wrap to image transfer onto fabric
Wow! I had no idea you could transfer a paper image onto fabric using two layers of cling wrap
. I haven’t tried this but I certainly am going to put this to the top of my “to try” list. … Read More ...
How to make cute tea light jack-o-lanterns
Tea lights are one of my favorite things to craft with as they are safe and can be enjoyed both during the day and at night. Pop on over to the blog Country Living for more about tea light jack-o-lanterns… Read More ...
Funnel painting technique
I have a feeling there probably isn’t anything that can’t be used used to paint with. Today’s item is a funnel of all things. The tutorial shows how well it works with kids but I bet artists of all ages … Read More ...