I have been having so much fun with old wooden frames! Recycle an old frame into a fun message board, by backing it with chicken wire! Materials: Wooden frame Chicken wire Wire cutters Tape measure or yard stick Small nails with heads and small hammer Optional hook for hanging, ribbon, small clothespins, ribbon and or rag … [Read more...]
Magazine Beads
January 14, 2013 by
Stop... do not throw away that magazine, recycle and make beads. Yes these beads are just strips of magazine pages rolled into a bead. Grab some glue and lets make these easy beads. This is a great project for older children! Materials: Magazine Tacky Glue Scissors Double stick tape squares Plastic cocktail straws Wax … [Read more...]
Snowflake Candle Holder
December 4, 2012 by
Every year I love having my holiday candle exchange party just with the girls! Instead of an ornaments, I came up with exchanging holiday candle or holder, so everyone goes home with a beautiful candle (and I always make a party favor). It so much fun, but the twist is...it can not cost more than $8.00!! So everyone gets very creative, they … [Read more...]
Frosted Glass Candle Holder
November 19, 2012 by
A can of Frosted Glass spray paint, stickers, decorative punches, and a glass vase or recycled jar, the possibilities are endless! Materials: Frosted Glass spray paint Glass vase, candle holder, glass jar Stickers Decorative punches Directions: I'm using two sizes of snowflake punches. Punch out the stickers and firmly place … [Read more...]
Pine Cone Deer
November 15, 2012 by
How cute are these little deers! Just pine cones, sticks and glue, add a red pom pom nose or a jingle bell, couldn't be easier. The kids will love helping find the perfect pine cones and sticks!! Materials: Pine cones different sizes, and not broken or too old Sticks and branches for legs and antlers Glue: Hot glue or any strong … [Read more...]
Magazine Art
September 9, 2012 by
Recycle your magazines into art! After making flowers from magazine pages and seeing all the color possibilities I wanted to see if I could make a picture for my hallway using only the colored pieces from the magazine page! With time, patience and some Mod Podge I made this! Materials: Old magazines (6 to 10) Canvas or board … [Read more...]
“Bottled” Teacher Gifts
August 6, 2012 by
So much fun to make and just as much fun to receive, a "bottled" gift! This is an unique way to give a gift or party favor. I'm making teacher gifts for the first day of school, I went to a Dollar Store and found Post Its, glue sticks, small candy bars, fun shaped paper clips, Sharpie pens, colored pens, tape, apple shaped pad, Tic Tac, a package … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Heart Decorations: Recycled Crayons and Wax Paper
February 11, 2012 by
Wax paper and crayons shaving made into hearts are a quick way to recycle crayons and decorate for Valentine's Day! They are so fun to create and even make unique Valentine's cards. Materials: Wax paper crayons Pencil sharpener Scissors Iron Two old towels Paper for making heart pattern Optional: fishing line or thread … [Read more...]
Magazine Rosette Flower Wreath
January 31, 2012 by
What a fun way to recycle your old magazine, by making these rosette flowers. Make an accent wreath, decorative ball or embellish a card, gift bag or gift tag...it's hard to stop making them! Plus, you will not believe how easy they are to make. Materials: Old magazine Tacky glue Hot glue Scissors Toothpick Paper and … [Read more...]
Pillow With Button Letter
January 31, 2012 by
Add some charm with buttons! Make your own pillow or add a button letter to pre-made pillow. Materials: Fabric to make pillow (1 yard for 18" pillow) or ready made pillow Buttons in different sizes Needle Thread and DMC floss (cross stitching thread) Paper to make your letter pattern Dressmaker's Marking Pencil or … [Read more...]
