Bet you thought that cassette tapes were good for nothing now, just like the fate that met eight track tapes? Well never fear, there’s always a creative person out there looking to keep the outdated technology out of the landfills. … Read the rest
Junk Drawer Christmas Ornaments
Here are some really fun ideas for turning everyday objects into festive Christmas ornaments! The picture above shows a simple house key, the print out might have the address of the first house you purchased. Check out all the great … Read the rest
Bottle Cap Snowman
This sweet ornament is made from recycled bottle caps. What a fun craft for you and the kids, and a great hostess gift too. Head over to She Who Makes for the tutorial – Bottle Cap Snowman.… Read the rest
Burlap Fall Napkin Rings
Use polymer clay and burlap to create this pretty addition to your Thanksgiving tablescape. The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a beautiful table setting! See it at Crafts unleashed here — Fall napkin rings idea.… Read the rest
Turn an Old Door into a Gorgeous Wood Coffee Table – Here’s How
Are you looking to add a unique, one-of-a-kind piece to your living room that tells a story? You’ll love this DIY Wood Coffee Table Tutorial, where an old door gets a stunning new life! This clever upcycle project transforms … 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
Kids Art Gallery Wall
Need an inspiring idea for saving all of your children’s artowkr? How about displaying it, in frames, on a gallery wall? That’s just what Angie from Echoes of Laughter did. See the wall, read the post and check out photos … 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
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
DIY Chandelier Planter
I love stumbling across unique yet functional projects. This old chandelier turn planter is exactly that! For under $20 Renee dressed up this old beauty and put it to work. I’ll admit, I will probably never look at my outdated … Read the rest
Flashlights from Soda Cans and Cereal Boxes
Here’s a fun recycling project, make flashlights from soda cans and cereal boxes! Paul posted a step by step tutorial over at Instructables showing you exactly what you’ll need to do to make these. What a great project for teens, … Read the rest
Etched Glass Spice Bottles
These spice storage bottles were once Starbucks drink bottles. This project is a perfect example of how to recycle items you might have otherwise thrown away. Instead of tossing them in the trash bin, give them another purpose like these … Read the rest
Turn a Trophy into a Cupcake Stand
Cathe has created something brilliant. This cupcake stand was constructed from old trophies! Genius really. When someone can look at an item and see something totally different, that’s creativity coursing through their veins. Head over to Just Something I Made … Read the rest
Recycled Furniture Desk and Shelves
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday! A complete desk and wall of shelves, all made from recycled pieces of furniture. Topped off with a stunning coat of purple paint and this piece really makes a statement. Isabel Quiroga is … Read the rest
Ideas for Old Windows
Donna from Funky Junk Interiors has a link party every Saturday, and each week she has an optional/additional theme in which you can enter projects.
This week theme old windows and boy did Donna find some beauties to feature! When … Read the rest