DIY Spooky Ghost Garland from Old Dryer Sheets
It’s not too early to start planning for Halloween. All you need is a little dryer sheet craft inspiration! (And some glue.)
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Balloon Releases are Bad, No Matter What Balloon Makers Say
I thought, “Hmm, is it possible that the negative effects of balloon releases are exaggerated? I took the two main claims from these seller and manufacturer sites–that latex balloons biodegrade, and that they do not harm wildlife–and I did my own research.
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13 Plastic Bottle Reuses (+ how NOT to reuse them)
The best way to reduce the number of plastic bottles in landfills is to avoid buying them in the first place. Reuse is second best, but when you can’t avoid them, try one of these clever plastic bottle reuses to give them a new life!
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How to Take Apart a Pallet: Demolition Blade Pros and Cons
Before you do pallet crafts, you often have to figure out how to take apart a pallet. If you’re considering a demolition blade, here are the pros and cons.
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15 DIY School Supplies from Recycled Materials
If you’re sending a kid to school this year, you’re probably spending over $100 on school supplies for that kid.
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Homemade Kool-Aid Watercolor Paints
Gen-Xers, remember that jug of Kool-aid in the fridge? Well, we’re remixing those powdered drinks into homemade watercolor paints! Oh yeah!
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Crafty Review: HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer
Why I use the HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer instead of canned spray paints, and so should you.
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Upcycle Your Cargo Pants: Here are 13 projects!
Here are my favorite ways to upcycle your cargo pants.
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Craft Book Review: Fairy Gardening and Fairy Gardening 101
Fairy gardening is a great kid craft, but fairy gardens aren’t just for kids; they’re for anyone who has an imagination and a desire to grow something green.
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Prepare for Pluto: Telescope Craft for Kids
It’s time to prepare for Pluto by making a DIY telescope for the kids. And here’s something awesome, we’re using an old craft project to whip this thing up.
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10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Rainbow Loom
I can’t completely dislike anything that gets my kids creating, but there are SO many eco-friendly Rainbow Loom alternatives.
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How to Dye Wax with Crayons from Your Stash
You don’t need expensive wax dyes to turn your natural wax of choice a vibrant color. Here’s how to dye wax with crayons that you probably already have.
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How to Make a Mixed-Media Collage with Beeswax
With beeswax, you can make a mixed-media, collaged art piece that’s almost entirely glue-free.
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6 Reasons to Check out Green Festival Expo
Have you ever been to the Green Festival Expo? Let us be your guide! And we’ll tell you where to find the next green event!
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DIY Tie Tack from a Vintage Button
This cute, DIY tie tack makes a great Father’s Day gift, or you can give one to a tie-wearing fella in your life, just because.
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Your Found Feather Craft Project is Probably Illegal
If you spend any time outdoors, you come across the occasional bird feather. And if you simply enjoy collecting natural objects, or if you enjoy crafting with them, you probably want to pick up that feather, take it home with you, and display it or make a pretty feather craft pretty with it.
Did you know that’s probably illegal?
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How-to: DIY Giant Dice
Small store-bought dice are fine for small board games, but for GIANT games, you need GIANT dice!
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3 Ways to Repurpose Your Bouquet
Don’t toss that Mother’s Day bouquet into the trash! There’s plenty of crafty petal power left in those babies! Try these easy ways to reuse your bouquet.
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13 DIY Plant Markers from Recycled and Natural Materials
What are YOUR plant markers going to look like?
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DIY Luggage Tags Made from Old Hotel Room Keys
Does your luggage look like everyone else’s at baggage claim? Have no fear! A DIY luggage tag is easy to make, it’s green and super-cheap to make.
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How to Make Cascarones for Easter (+ video)
Easter and springtime go hand in hand. Just like our crafts and Mother Nature! So today, we’re showing you how to make cascarones with eggs and birdseed.
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Easy Egg Craft: DIY Candleholder
Nothing screams SPRING like an easy egg craft! Here’s one for ya – egg shells plus old candles equals super-cute centerpieces! Let’s craft!
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Organize it with Cardboard: Upcycled Cardboard Organization Projects
Cardboard is sturdy, it’s easy to cut and fold, easy to paint and glue, and best of all… it’s FREE!
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Fix It: 8 Ways to Mend and Maintain Your Crafty Tools
Scissors or paper punches going dull? Sizzix not cutting the way it should? Sewing machine acting wonky? Don’t get mad. Fix it! The list below has tips for how to mend and maintain the crafty tools that you rely on to do what you do.
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Keurig K-Cups are Killing our Planet
An ounce of waste for every cup of coffee–that’s what Keurig is doing to our planet. And I’m pretty sure that all the glue guns in the world can’t fix this problem.
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Dull Xacto Knife? Sharpen it! [video]
Past me sure would have liked this video on how to sharpen a dull Xacto knife, instead of springing for new blades all the time.
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How to Blow out an Egg
Because you really don’t need that many hard-boiled eggs.
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Repair Your Bamboo Knitting Needles
Did your cat get ahold of your bamboo needles? You can’t really knit when your yarn is constantly snagging on bite marks. Check out how to repair your bamboo knitting needles with good old wood filler.
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Sewing Machine Maintenance: Keep your machine running smoothly.
Doing sewing machine maintenance at home might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s give our sewing machines some love, y’all!
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Brian Dettmer Uses Old Books in Stunning New Ways
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.
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Reuse Office Supplies in your Craft Stash!
From used folders to K-Cups, it’s easy (and cheap) to reuse office supplies in your craft stash.
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Cleaning Paint Brushes without Harsh Chemicals
Instead of tossing your old, frayed brushes, try this simple technique for cleaning paint brushes without harsh chemicals solvents.
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Spotted: Cardboard Train Bridge from Pink Stripey Socks + 17 More DIY Train Crafts
Sure, you can buy trains and train accessories for your kids. Or you could make them some DIY train crafts to save money and create something totally special for them.
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How to Sharpen Scissors with One Surprising Tool
You can get your scissors professionally sharpened, but first check out how to sharpen scissors with a supply that you probably already have in your stash.
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Valentine’s Day Craft: Plantable Seed Paper Valentines
What do you get when you combine junk mail and wildflower seeds? One totally eco-fabulous Valentine’s Day craft project, that’s what!
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