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...]
Magazine Rosette Flower Wreath
January 31, 2012 by 2 Comments
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...]
Magazine Rosette Flower Topiary
January 31, 2012 by 3 Comments
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...]
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...]
Felt Napkin Rings from Paper Towel Roll
November 20, 2011 by 1 Comment
If you have crafting children or one who wants to try out a fun craft, this might be it! I have made these out of felt, but scrapbook paper or construction paper would work great too. Materials scissors felt or paper (I used felt in brown, light brown, tan, green and orange) glue or hot glue Paper towel roll DMC floss or thread … [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...]
Candy Corn Jars
October 6, 2011 by 2 Comments
Recycle old jars to make the cutest Halloween treat - these would be great to give to friends or teachers around Halloween! Materials: Acrylic paint made for glass (Enamels by Folk Art), yellow, orange, white Glitter I used Twinkles Crystal by DecoArt...it's not as messy as glitter! Gloss Interior Varnish (sealer) Ruler and … [Read more...]
