How to Make Custom Homemade Envelopes
Here’s how to draft a template that is exactly right for every card, and how to assemble it so that it keeps your card safe in the mail.
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Here’s how to draft a template that is exactly right for every card, and how to assemble it so that it keeps your card safe in the mail.
How to Make Custom Homemade Envelopes Read More 👉
Why, yes, this IS an oddly specific tutorial that I’m writing here.
Make a Giant Upcycled Cardboard Minecraft Grass Block Party Invitation Read More 👉
Why, oh why, has no one told me that Artist Trading Blocks are a THING?!?
Artist Trading Blocks are a Thing, and I LOVE Them! Read More 👉
Whether you’re an avid scrapbooker or a total novice, there is 100% an upcycled greeting card that you will love to make in the list below.
11 Upcycled Greeting Cards Read More 👉
When has being bad at something ever stopped me from doing that thing?
Um…. NEVER!!!
Valentine’s Day is coming up in less than two weeks. Still haven’t picked up a card? We’ve got you covered with these DIY Valentines!
5 Last-Minute DIY Valentines You Can Make TODAY! Read More 👉
There’s no shopping required to make this New Year’s Eve party craft. You have everything you need right in your stash.
New Year’s Eve Party Craft: Make a Gratitude Banner Read More 👉
Turn a boring serving tray new again with this easy DIY serving tray makeover!
DIY Serving Tray Makeover Read More 👉
My favorite way to display art is in a thrifted frame (repainted, of course, preferably in slate grey) on top of a DIY photo mat.
Make a DIY Photo Mat from Decoupaged Book Pages Read More 👉
Have you ever made a Rosary out of roses? Pope Francis’ visit to the US is a perfect time to have some faith and learn how to make prayer beads!
How to Make Prayer Beads from Recycled Materials Read More 👉
Turn an old coffee container into a DIY play blender for your kid’s play kitchen. Then kick back, and watch the pretend play unfold!
Make a Play Blender for Your Kid’s DIY Play Kitchen Read More 👉
Here are art journal tutorials that look like they will absolutely work, and that 100% use upcycled materials, and that seem, you know… really good!
12 Upcycled Art Journals Read More 👉
Not all DIY furniture projects require paint! Make DIY drawer liners from reclaimed paper of your choice!
Make DIY Drawer Liners from Reclaimed Paper Read More 👉
Last week I taught a binoculars craft at my son’s preschool, and it was such a hit! Here are tips on how to do this craft project with the preschool set.
Binoculars Craft for Two to Four Year Olds Read More 👉
Doesn’t your packed lunch look so grammatically correct now?
How to Make a Decoupaged Lunch Box Read More 👉
Those little notebooks at the Dollar Store sure are cute, but even cuter are the notebooks that you make yourself.
How to Make an Upcycled Notebook Read More 👉
Feel less guilty about polishing off that box of Thin Mints. Save the cardboard for one of these Girl Scout Cookie box crafts!
15 Girl Scout Cookie Box Crafts Read More 👉
Artist Brian Dettmer is using old books to create beautiful art. Check out his TED Talk about what he does and why he does it.
Brian Dettmer Uses Old Books in Stunning New Ways Read More 👉
I love the way this simple DIY furniture makeover transforms an old dresser into a statement piece.
DIY Furniture: Update an old dresser with a photograph! Read More 👉
Can you believe that we’re at less than two weeks to Valentine’s Day? If you’re planning a quiet evening in, make it extra special with recycled Valentine decorations!
10 Recycled Valentine Decorations Read More 👉
Looking for movie night ideas to make movie night extra special? Make your own popcorn tub from an old milk (or soy milk) carton!
Movie Night Ideas: Make a DIY Popcorn Tub Read More 👉
What do you get when you combine junk mail and wildflower seeds? One totally eco-fabulous Valentine’s Day craft project, that’s what!
Valentine’s Day Craft: Plantable Seed Paper Valentines Read More 👉
Now that the presents are all open and the stockings are empty, are you staring at a heap of gift wrap and feeling a little guilty? Reuse all of that pretty paper with some wrapping paper crafts!
10 Wrapping Paper Crafts to Use Up that Gift Wrap Read More 👉
Got some beat-up books?
You’ve got free craft supplies!
Spotted: Book Page Star from House Revivals (and 11 other Book Page Projects) Read More 👉
Even though *I* may not super love this 4M Recycled Paper Bead Maker, because I can make better beads by hand, my eight-year-old kiddo DOES love it. Super hard.
Crafty Review: 4M Recycled Paper Beads Kit Read More 👉
If you’re looking for a totally mess-free, eco-friendly craft project, then origami may just be it–no glue, no glitter, no paint, AND you can use upcycled and vintage papers! Try these easy origami projects that anyone can do.
The 16 Best Easy Origami Projects for Noobs Read More 👉
Need some puffy paint for your paper crafting but don’t want to spring for the possibly toxic store-bought stuff? Make your own at home!
Homemade Puffy Paint Takes Only 3 Ingredients Read More 👉
The washi tape crafts below range from home decor to games for kids to a tute for making your own washi tape from any paper you like. There’s something for everyone so enjoy the washi tape eye candy, and pick your fave!
15 Washi Tape Crafts: Upcycle in Vivid COLOR! Read More 👉
Step away from the scrapbooking aisle!
You don’t need those over-priced, store-bought supplies, not when you can make your own so easily, and from eco-friendly materials, too.
25 DIY Scrapbook Supplies Read More 👉
How sweet is this DIY photo frame made with a transfer on to recycled pallet wood?
Spotted: DIY Photo Frame on Pallet Wood Read More 👉
These colorful DIY napkin rings are made from an old paper towel tube!
DIY Napkin Rings from a Paper Towel Tube Read More 👉
Who needs washi tape when it’s this easy to make your own decorative tape?
How to Make Decorative Tape Read More 👉
Have a stack of newspapers that you want to recycle and repurpose? We have 30 awesome DIY projects that you can create!
30 Awesome DIY Projects Using Newspaper! Read More 👉
Need a little bit of craft supply storage? Grab an old tin can or coffee can and some comic book pages for this simple comic book craft!
Spotted: Upcycled Comic Book Cans Read More 👉
Do you love vintage sheet music? We’re sharing 40 DIY projects that you can create with your favorite recycled paper!
40 DIY Projects to Create with Vintage Sheet Music Read More 👉
Paint chip crafts are SO cute that it’s hard to remember that crafting with paint chips is not actually “upcycling.”
Crafts that Use Paint Chips? Choose Something Else! Read More 👉