This is so much fun and easy to make rosette flowers from an old magazine! The look of these rosette flowers is so unique you will have to look twice. This ball topper "topiary" looks great sitting on vase, bowl or large candle holder. Materials: Old magazine Scissors Tacky glue Hot glue Toothpick Large foam ball (I'm using … [Read more...]
Wine Cork Letter
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Recycle all those wine corks into something fun! Have you ever looked at how different and interesting the designs are on wine corks? Show them off by adding them to a letter. Materials: Old wine corks Glue Wood letter from craft store Cutter board and knife Optional hook for hanging letter and sand paper Directions: Gather … [Read more...]
Quick Wall Make Over
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Need some quick tips on how to add some character and charm to a boring wall? Grab some frames, a few fun finds and off we go! I have a small wall with a phone jack, motion detector box, light switch and the thermostat and it needs some camouflage! Check out how I solved my problem, maybe it will inspire you with a creative idea. (And I have a … [Read more...]
Button Snowmen Gift Tags
December 10, 2011 by 3 Comments
Recycle your buttons and scrap card stock into these easy snowmen gift tags! Materials: Card stock paper: red, white, green 2 white buttons with only two holes one smaller for head/larger one for body White gel pin String or ribbon Double stick tape Scissors and or paper cutter Black felt (for hat) Red string for snowman … [Read more...]
Button Snowman Pin
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
These cute little snowmen pins are so quick and easy (not to mention a great way to put all those spare buttons to use!). Materials: 2 buttons- smaller for head, larger for body: buttons with 2 holes 1 small pin back that will fit behind your buttons small strip of fabric or ribbon for scarf Super Glue or any strong holding … [Read more...]
Gift In Recycled Pop-Top Can
December 5, 2011 by 3 Comments
Looking for a unique and eco-friendly way toThe surprised look you get when you give the decorated can as a gift is so worth the effect. Recycling your pop top soup cans will be a sure way your special gift will be remembered! Materials: Pop top soup can (opened from bottom of can) Can Opener that makes a clean cut out from the side … [Read more...]
Paint With Plastic Wrap on Ornaments
November 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Painting with plastic wrap gives these ornaments a new look. This is a simple way to recycle and refresh your solid colored ornaments. It's so easy that the kids are going to want to make some with you! Materials: Glass or plastic plain ornaments any size Acrylic Paints - I'm using red, dark green, metallic 14K gold Plastic wrap or … [Read more...]
Fall Candle Holder from Recycled Jars
November 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
These quick, easy, and charming recycled jars are a snap to create and make great centerpieces or hostess gifts. Gather up some scrape burlap, ribbon, felt, twine, and fabric, and you're almost done! The hardest part is deciding on which jar to use! Look for different shapes and sizes, make sure a candle fits in side. First cut burlap … [Read more...]
“Give Thanks” Recycled Painted Jars
November 10, 2011 by 1 Comment
If you have some extra glass jars that were headed for the recycling bin, don't toss them just yet! Use them to create this adorable decoration that can be adapted for any season or occasion! Look for jars of different sizes and shapes If you have the lids, great! If not, you can still made it work. :) I'm using fall colors to go with my … [Read more...]
Water Bottle Pumpkins
October 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
It's so much fun for the kids to make their own easy recycled "pumpkins" from old water bottles! Look through your recycled bin, for plastic bottles with tops, small water bottles, 2 liter soda bottles, etc. You'll probably want to plastic if small children will be making and play with them; you can use glass bottles, just use caution and … [Read more...]
