Catching fireflies is something we all do as kids. But we can both admire and respect these creatures without harming them. So let’s make a firefly craft!
Firefly Craft: Build A Recycled Firefly Hotel Read More 👉
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.
Craft Book Review: Fairy Gardening and Fairy Gardening 101 Read More 👉
Altering a pattern is a learned skill, and even if you’re new to sewing, you can absolutely learn this skill.
Craft Book Review: The Shirtmaking Workbook Read More 👉
Turn a dated metal serving cart into a DIY accent table with a fresh, modern vibe.
DIY Accent Table from an Old Serving Cart 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 👉
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.
Prepare for Pluto: Telescope Craft for Kids Read More 👉
You know you’ve got some empty picture frames cluttering up a shelf somewhere. And even if you don’t, the thrift store definitely does!
Upcycle an Empty Picture Frame for Fabric Art Read More 👉
I’m the one who does all the comic book and record album craft tutorials, and the one with the photos of my two kids doing all kinds of crazy stuff like wielding power tools and pipe swords, which some of you super like to yell at me about!
Selfie Saturday: Craft Knife 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 👉
I can’t completely dislike anything that gets my kids creating, but there are SO many eco-friendly Rainbow Loom alternatives.
10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Rainbow Loom Read More 👉
Bug juice is boring all by itself. And traditional recipes are full of sugar and food coloring. Good thing our version is vegan, easy and insanely yummy!
Easy Popsicle Recipe: Bug Juice Pops Read More 👉
Even after the kids have outgrown their building blocks, there’s still a place for them in your home.
How to Make Wood Candle Holders from Old Building Blocks Read More 👉
I monogrammed the fronts of the children’s fabric bins. I’m VERY pleased with how they look now, and they’re much more organized now that they’re labeled.
DIY Fabric Storage Bins + Review of Stencil Craft Read More 👉
DIY decor doesn’t have to mean creating a new decor piece from scratch! Take the pieces you already have and give them a makeover instead. There are so many ways to create DIY lampshades by updating an existing one rather than buying new.
10 DIY Lampshades, Craftily Updated Read More 👉
Independence Day is this weekend! If you need some last-minute decorations or activities, we’ve got 16 easy 4th of July crafts for you and the kids.
16 Quick and Easy 4th of July Crafts Read More 👉
There’s lots to celebrate this week! So grab some Popsicle sticks and create a 4th of July craft for kids – and one for the history books.
4th of July Craft for Kids: Popsicle Flags Read More 👉
There are lots of different ways that you can make a candle. Here’s how to make candles using poured beeswax that you dyed yourself!
How to Make Candles with Poured Beeswax Read More 👉
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.
How to Dye Wax with Crayons from Your Stash Read More 👉
Need some DIY storage ideas for your jewelry? Here’s how to organize jewelry with a common yard sale find.
How to Organize Jewelry with a Vintage Drawer Read More 👉
LOTS of people upcycle empty picture frames, and there are a lot of awesome project tutes to turn that empty picture frame into just about anything else that you could ever want or need.
How to Upcycle an Empty Picture Frame: 18 Projects Read More 👉
Heck yeah! We found purses made of vinyl records. Think that’s cool? Wait until you meet the designer behind these totally rad retro crafts.
Totally Rad Retro Crafts! An interview with Larisa Paz from Craftivity Plus Read More 👉
Remake the drawer knobs that you already own or, at the most, upcycle something into a drawer knob.
20 DIY Drawer Knob Makeover Ideas Read More 👉
Father’s Day is this Sunday, right? Dang it! Here are 10- last-minute Father’s Day gifts that you can make just in time.
10 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts to Make Read More 👉
Need to spruce up your porch or patio? Learn how to make a chair planter from a thrifted or found chair.
How to Make a Chair Planter for Your Garden Read More 👉
It IS possible to DIY eco-friendly labels for all your stuff.
Label ALL THE THINGS! DIY Eco-Friendly Labels for Everything Read More 👉
Is your shower caddy gross and full of gunk? Don’t toss it out! Turn it into a beautiful shower caddy planter. You’ll be amazed at how simple this DIY is.
Shower Caddy Planter Read More 👉
If you’ve got kids (or a Scout troop, or a day camp…) who love making jewelry, then they’ll love making these embossed aluminum pendants.
Embossed Aluminum Pendants: An Upcycled Kid Craft Read More 👉
With beeswax, you can make a mixed-media, collaged art piece that’s almost entirely glue-free.
How to Make a Mixed-Media Collage with Beeswax Read More 👉
If you want DIY decor on a budget, you’ll love this tutorial: create do it yourself wall art with old embroidery hoops and vintage lace!
Do it Yourself Wall Art from Old Embroidery Hoops Read More 👉
Not only does this project take about one minute to complete, but it also works better and holds more water than a lot of those cheap-o watering cans that look cute but cost real money.
DIY Plastic Jug Watering Can Read More 👉
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!
6 Reasons to Check out Green Festival Expo Read More 👉
All kinds of discovery bottles are easy to make from upcycled plastic jars or bottles and mostly household ingredients.
16 Totally Different Discovery Bottles to Make for Kids Read More 👉
There are a lot of simple, easy, around-the-house ingredients that will encourage babies through big kids (and even adults!) to be excited science explorers.
DIY Density Discovery Bottles Read More 👉
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.
DIY Tie Tack from a Vintage Button Read More 👉
Muddy water with oil on top. Huh.
Ocean in a Bottle: Witness my Epic Pinterest Fail! Read More 👉
