If you have a collection of magazines, we have so many fun ideas to upcycle them!
The most adorable miniature banjos made from recycled jar lids and loom bands. This is a great way to upcycle and a fun STEM DIY toy for kids!
Brr, it’s chilly outside! Sweater hats and sweater gloves and sweater scarfs to the rescue! Why sweaters? Anyone who has seen my sweater coats (autumn sweater coat, winter sweater coat, and spring sweater coat) knows how much I love to play with old sweaters. I’ve been collecting sweaters for a while now and I have quite...
Wow! I would guess at some point in our lives we all made a house or something out of a recycled cardboard box but this artist took it to an amazing extreme! Pop on over to Annalise Rees’ sit…
Upcycled Pringles Can DIY Drum
Have you ever bought something that, made you feel a little bit guilty to throw out when you were finished with it? Perhaps you're just the kind of
Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.
Upcycle a shoebox into a homemade foosball game! It’s World Cup time, so it’s a great time to make this soccer craft. In the interest of keeping things simple and creating a game that the younger boys could actually play (ages 5 and 7), we decided to make it one-on-one soccer. It would be fun […]
I've dusted off the contributor cobwebs and am sharing my first of three DIY's for A Beautiful Mess. This one was a labor of love over the Memorial Day weekend but I'm so happy with how it turned out. Get the full tutorial over there! Also, I mentioned using a...
So macht ihr aus einer leeren (Lebensmittel-)Tube tolle DIY-Osteranhänger. Die Figuren aus Blech könnt ihr, mit meiner kostenlosen Vorlage, einfach Nachbasteln.
DIY projects can be so expensive, but not these recycled item DIYs. Show them off to your friends so they see just how resourceful and creative you are!
Ever since seeing the woven stools at Target earlier this year I've wanted to try my hand at making something with the pretty rope selection from Lowe's. A few months ago I came across this wooden stool with a cracked and brittle seat and knew it was the perfect base...
If you have an old, washed-out T-shirt you no longer want to wear, you could make it into yarn! This is a step by step process, which upcycles something no longer wanted into something usable. I'll show you how :0...
There are so many lessons to learn from music, and these 6 DIY instruments will have your family learning and making homemade music in no time.
If you're wondering what to do with those loads of baby clothes that you received from your shower, check our 20 creative projects.
When I spotted this picture I was completely captivated. It doesn’t really make much logical sense but it is really cool. Pop on over to the blog Our Everyday Earth for a whole bunch more sup…
Upcycled crafts that make everyone feel good!
Give a plain wall or a window a bright and cheery new look with this garland made from upcycled cotton fabrics. Patterns/colors vary (photo here is for reference only). Handmade in India Materials: upcycled cotton fabric Dimensions: 106 in. L ( 8.8 feet) x 11 in. H With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India. Your purchase matters. Featured producer's name is Bharati, Here is a testimonial from her: “I owe my gratitude to Fair Trade which has helped me breathe without the fear of oppression, exploitation and apprehension. I wish all women in distress to keep their heads high and keep on with the battle of survival.”
Turn those old, forgotten, unworn or thrift shop find sweaters into the cutest sweater crafts. Creative ideas for repurposing old sweaters for your home.
Designer Spotlight – Amy Barickman Hi all! Today, Amy Barickman is back to share one…
Less people are buying newspapers now, reading news online......thank goodness those that do, are willing to donate them to schools. In the past they would be used for keeping table clean. But by the end of the summer term they are sculptures, technological constituents and objects of great desire. SHOES Pixie boots, clown shoes, moccasins, flip flops, moon boots. It seemed the list was endless ( unlike the cellotape) Teachers dreamed of elegant cocktail parties, and long summer weddings. Pupils worked together in small groups. The brief was simple - one shoe, to fit a member of the team, must come on and off. The challenges were endless. Making newspaper as strong as leather without relying on the tape, folding, joining, crumpling, making laces, buckles, football boot studs, heels, bows and bells. And only using scissors for cutting the tape. We had to stop the children wearing them home!
Crafting with neckties can be fun! The fabric is silky, the patterns are cool, and it is easy to get inspired to turn an old necktie into a treasure!
At Villa Augustus. A design by Stuart Haygarth. blogged: ninainvorm.punt.nl
Vintage Camera Nightlight: vintage camera nightlights! who wouldn't want one? i've made a few different ones and posted some pictures on my flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayfish/sets/72157627988114745/ . some folks have been asking for a how-to so here's a rundown of h…
Written plus video tutorial shows you how to sew a zipper pouch - great practice for zippers and fun and quick gifts to make
Colored Silverware: Add a little extra personality to your table with custom painted silverware! Choose any color to coordinate with your decor or mix things up with a variety of colors. This is so simple anyone can do it.
This awesome, upcycled twist on the classic terrarium DIY is a miniature rainforest in a bottle!
Stephanie here again with another fun tutorial. Today I'm going to show you how to add ruffles to a shirt! This is such a cute trick!
If you've got hundreds of old slides just chilling in your attic, here's a nice project you can do.
Make yourself a string bowl or two with my easy tutorial. Click through for the tutorial...
These lanterns were made by kids using industrial sized recycled mayonnaise containers. How cute are they? Time to go to some local restaurants and ask them for big jars!
