I love this idea, really love it! I had no idea it was this easy and you’ll most likely be surprised as well. There are numerous possibilities for this project, from recycling scrap paper into plain pads to making that … Read the rest
Lightbulb Christmas Ornaments
As incandescent light bulbs
become a thing of the past, so will the opportunity to create pretty ornaments from them when they burn out. I still save the burnt out ones to make new ornaments, though the ones I’m showing … Read the rest
Snowflake Garland
Recycle some of those security envelopes that your bills mail comes in, and turn them into a lovely snowflake garland.
Magdalena of The Craft Revival will show you how in this tutorial.… Read the rest
Peppermint Cupcake Tower
This adorable cupcake tower is a perfect project for the holidays! Put one of these together out of old candlesticks and plates and wow your guests. See the tutorial on HoneyBear Lane.… Read the rest
DIY Spray Paint Tent
How smart is this? Way to upcycle! I love this idea, even for those of us that have a garage. My husband gets a little twisted when I get spray paint on the garage floor so this is an ideal … Read the rest
Recycled Magazine Mirror
I have been wanting to make something like this for several years, ever since I chaperoned one of my daughter’s field trips in Chicago. We were at the Art Institute in the gift shop and saw a couple of high … Read the rest
Pumpkin Pedestal Bowl
Wow. Can you believe this beautiful pedestal bowl was once a plastic pumpkin treat holder? Amazing transformation don’t you think? If you head over to Aunt Peaches you will find the tutorial here, I found this via Creative Jewish … Read the rest
Simple Thanksgiving Display
This beautiful display is made from empty root beer bottles, wheat stalks and vinyl lettering. It’s a simple but lovely addition to your Thanksgiving holiday decor! Choose to Thrive has the tutorial here.… Read the rest
Old Window Art for Thanksgiving
If you are one of those stop on the side of the road to rescue an otherwise destined for the garbage pile piece of something or another… fear not! You are not alone! There are crafters all over the planet … Read the rest
Candy Wrapper Decoupage
I love decoupage. Such a fun medium and so versatile! You can decoupage almost anything. Here we are, the day after Halloween, and you’ve got all that candy laying around. Don’t let those colorful wrappers go to waste! Martha has … Read the rest
Pumpkin Bird Feeder
Oh Martha you’ve done it again! I’m not really sure how long this would last before rotting, but what a fun idea anyway! When it turns yukky, stick it in the compost bin.
Get the pumpkin bird feeder how to… Read the rest
Anthropologie Inspired Teacup Lamp
One of the finalists in the fun competition Crafting with the Stars was Mandi from Vintage Revivals. I’ve featured Mandi’s cool projects before. Her awesome teacup clock and her tinfoil nightstand and both very unique and totally chic! It’s … Read the rest
Hubcap Clock
I’ve featured quite a few clock ideas in the past, so when I came across this very creative idea from Deborah Lynn at Green Willow Pond I knew I had to share it with you. Being the mother of 3 … Read the rest
Zebra Foam Tray Storage Box
Look at what Michele made from a recycled shoe box and some of those foam trays you get from the grocery store! How cool is that? I love the look of this, and anyone with a zebra motif would welcome … Read the rest
Rustic Treat Tins
Aren’t these darling?? I love that these are made from recycled vegetable cans and use fairly simple supplies. So cute and perfect for the fall season. This free project can be found on Crafts ‘n Things.… Read the rest