I love snow globes and this project really kicks up the idea to a whole new level of fun and cuteness! Pop on over to the blog A Few Shortcuts for the tutorial on how to make snow globe topped … Read More ...
Recycled corks and mason jars make adorable pumpkins
I’ve painted jars and stuck on electrical tape to make jack-o-lanterns but these painted jars along with their lids panted green and topped with a cork are simply adorable. Pop on over Sustain my Craft Habit for the step by … Read More ...
Upcycling Project: DIY Lace Candle Holders
These delicate DIY lace candle holders are a great repurposing project. You’ll recycle old jar lids and use up any lace scraps you have at home. They are a very versatile frugal decor element for your home, a garden party, … Read More ...
Easy recycle jar 4th of July decoration
Jars are probably the most readily available recycled craft item as so much of the food we eat comes in them. I recently just started to buy yogurt in glass jars, they are so cute! Just like these mason jars … Read More ...
Repurposed Plastic Bottle Succulents and Terrarium
These mini succulents are so cute in their tiny terrariums. The plants are made from repurposed plastic bottles and the terrarium is an old Nutella jar. So this twofer project of a display cloche and the item displayed a recycled … Read More ...
Toy cars on jars for Father’s Day
These toy cars on jars are orriginally made for wedding showers but I bet they would make a great Father’s day gift. What dad would like a set of these in maybe his favorite team colors? He can organize is … Read More ...
Mini banjos and more fun recycled crafts
Sometimes making something tiny can be so fun! Especially out of recycled materials. I think this tiny banjo made out of a recycled jar lid, craft stick and some rubber bands would be so fun to make, decorate with washi … Read More ...
Great tip on applying vinyl lettering
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 ...
How to make recycled fall Thanksgiving leaves luminaries
I’m pretty sure just about all of us keep a few recycled jars around ready to craft with. Right? Well, I bet you will want to get some out and gather up a few fall leaves on your next walk … Read More ...
Decorate Mason jars with embossed and gilded papers
I’m pretty sure there are endless ways to embellish Mason jars. In this case all you need are some pretty colored papers, a snowflake embossing folder and a bit of silver gilding wax to make some awesome sparkly jars that … Read More ...
Make and paint a Little Free Library with Dad for Father’s Day
Little Free Libraries are a great way to swap books and they make a great surface to customize using Testors paint and airbrush kits with images that share your interests. Can you guess what theme I went with?
If you … 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 ...
All sorts of great unicorn themed crafts
I gotta say I’m kinda loving the unicorn lately. They were everywhere in the 80’s and now they are back. I think I like/need them now more than ever. This collection of unicorn crafts featured at the blog Little and … Read More ...
How to make recycled teddy bear jar Christmas light decorations
Ho Ho Ho my recycled teddy bear cookie jars say! With an easy coat of paint with an Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit , Mini Powairpod AirBrainz Air Compressor and some free downloadable graphics from below you too can upcycle a … Read More ...
How to make glow in the dark slime
Are you looking for a fun project to do with the kiddos that then they can play with? Well this glow in the dark slime could be just the project. Slide on over to the blog Do It Your Freaking … Read More ...