Here’s a creative way to use outdated floppy disks, create a tech garden! These would make fun gifts too, and the succulent idea is a great one for those with a less than green thumb. Get the tutorial here — … Read the rest
Threaded Valentine Cans
Now here’s a unique idea! I’ve certainly heard of punching holes in tin cans to make luminaries, but I can’t say I’ve ever seen anyone lave up those holes! This looks like a fun project and I really think the … Read the rest
Recycled CD/DVD Photo Book
Crafters are getting more and more creative in how they recycle old CDs and DVDs. Take this project as an example. Who would have thought to use old CDs to create a whimsical little photo book! I love the idea … Read the rest
Inspirational Pallet Wall Art
It’s clean yet rustic, charming and inspirational. It’s also a recycled wood pallet, which means this is a big piece of wall art! There’s step by step instructions so you can get this look too — Love Of Family & … Read the rest
Herringbone Paint Stick Table
This table is absolutely stunning, don’t you think? Believe it or not, this beauty is actually made from paint stir sticks! I know, amazing! If you head over to Infarrantly Creative, you can find out exactly how this was made. … Read the rest
Recycling Ideas for Plastic Milk Jugs
Whether it’s crafts or organizing, feeding your pets or making Kool-Aid, there are plenty of ways to reuse milk jugs. So before you send them to the recycle bin, check out Home Made Simple for a bunch of great ideas … Read the rest
Multi Colored Denim Scrap Wreath
I made this wreath a few months ago, before the holidays. I had it hanging on the outside door for over two months before pulling it down for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I made it from strips of denim that were … Read the rest
How to Make Tin Craft Christmas Stars From A Cake Pan
I’m excited to try these myself as I really love the look of the tin stars that come out in stores at Christmas time. This tutorial shows you step by step how to make your own from disposable tin baking … Read the rest
Turning a Door Into a DIY Headboard
See that gorgeous headboard? Can you believe it was once a filthy, dirty old door left for dead on the side of the road? Check out the amazing transformation over at Infarrantly Creative. That’s right, Beckie’s at it again! — … Read the rest
Old Door to Coffee Table
Karah from The Space Between Blog took some old, dilapidated doors and repurposed them into this wonderful, vintage looking coffee table. I love the look! She gives you a full accounting of how she made it too, so head over … Read the rest
Terra Cotta Mosaic Pumpkin
Sharon from Crafts n Coffee shares some fabulous pictures of Kathleen’s mosaic pumpkin project she did for Styrofoam crafts. You can see some great close up shots here — Repurpose old pots and get the full tutorial on Styrofoam crafts … Read the rest
Recycled Playhouse
This is one of those projects that as soon as you see it, it makes you smile. I can just imagine the look on the lucky child’s face when they saw the finished playhouse. Kellie made this adorable house from … Read the rest
Recycled Denim Craft Apron
Just stumbled across this accidentally today while searching for something completely different. It’s actually a post from 2007 so some of you may not have seen it before. I love all the fun colors and patterns in this adorable apron, … Read the rest
Juice Carton Purse
Only this one is for grown ups. I’ve seen plenty of tutorials on making purses from juice boxes, but they are all geared at the younger crowd. This was is a bit more grown up. A fabulous recycling project with … Read the rest
Recycled Cans: Hanging Planters
Pretty stuff! I’m all about recycling, it’s one of my favorite all time ways to craft. Nike from Choose to Thrive made these color poppin’ pretty planters from recycled formula cans. As a mother of six kids under 11 (yes, … Read the rest