My kiddo used to be over her building blocks. Whereas she once spent hours building entire wooden cities, she’s into superheroes now. So I made these outdated toys brand-new again, kicked her building block play back into high gear, and totally thrilled the socks off of her just by decoupaging comic book images onto some of her blocks.
Crafts for Kids: Decoupaged Building Blocks Read More 👉
Skip the big box stores this year and create your own holiday crafts like these DIY eco-friendly Christmas ornaments!
Holiday Crafts: 14 DIY Eco-Friendly Christmas Ornaments Read More 👉
Grab up a handful of old award medals, some vintage jewelry, and some pliers, and check out how to replace your janky zipper pulls with these excellent, sturdy, striking zipper pulls made from vintage medals.
Tutorial + How-to: Make Zipper Pulls from Vintage Medals Read More 👉
Want an eco-friendly Halloween? This is the place to be, and now is the time to start!
Check out these green Halloween projects, all of which are made using recycled materials. Whether you’re looking for costumes or decorations, we’ve got you covered.
Holiday Crafts: Halloween Crafts Made from Recycled Materials Read More 👉
Tired of being swamped by a too-large T-shirt?
My Mammaw would tell you that you look slouchy when your clothes are too big.
Gain my Mammaw’s approval, and a T-shirt that is cuter and comfier to wear, by taking it in.
How-to: Take in a Too-Large T-Shirt Tutorial Read More 👉
How to make your own greeting cards that aren’t super cutesy and twee?
Include something vintage!
I made these DIY greeting cards not with rubber stamps of teddy bears or foam stickers of ducks in bonnets, but with vintage book pages. Pages trimmed from a ratty, torn copy of The Turn of the Screw and an old dictionary, embellished with paint, compose the front images of a set of all-purpose blank cards, suitable for either the kids or the adults in the family to use.
Book Page Prints into Greeting Cards from Spooky and Bright Read More 👉
Mason jars aren’t just for canning!
But perhaps you knew that already? Perhaps you, too, drink frosty beverages out of your Mason jars, or fill them with water and wildflowers and plop them in the center of your table? Perhaps you decorate their lids and store buttons in them?
Perhaps you sometimes get a little crafty with them, hmm?
Crafty Book Review: Mason Jar Crafts, by Lauren Elise Donaldson Read More 👉
Got some yarn leftover after your last knitting project?
Wondering if you should stuff it back in your stash for perhaps forever? Pass it on? Trash it?
Instead, how about you thrill your favorite little kid by using that stash to knit him or her the most awesome, clever, modern doll outfits ever?
Crafty Book Review: Knits for Dolls, by Nicky Epstein Read More 👉
It’s no problem to find crafts for kids to do.
It’s no problem to find crafts to do for kids.
Crafts that you can do along with your kids, however? Collaborative crafts that work well even when one participant is young and one is old? Projects that an adult doesn’t have be bored by or bossy about, that a kid can contribute meaningfully to, that they’ll both enjoy just as well?
Yeah, those are a little harder to come by.
Crafty Book Review: Side by Side, by Tsia Carson Read More 👉
Yes, you can buy bubble solution anywhere. Yes, it’s super cheap.
No, you don’t really know what’s in it.
Want to host an EPIC treasure hunt at your kiddo’s next birthday party? Do not waste your money on cheap plastic or nasty chocolate-filled gold coins; you’re just spending money on trash–literally, in fact, because you know the party kids’ parents are going to throw that junk out the second their kid goes to bed that night.
Instead, wow your kid’s friends with giant hunks of real gold treasure to hunt. The kids will love them, because they look way more awesome and like real loot than anything you can find in a big box party store. And if the kids do eventually get tired of playing with their gold nuggets, their parents can simply add them to their flower garden as decoration.
Because this gold treasure? It’s river rocks, y’all, painted gold.
Back in the day, I would make a “coupon book” for my parents full of free hugs and chores that I disliked. I decided to put an eco-friendly and personalized spin to my average coupon book. Here’s how you (or your children) can make one, too!
DIY Father’s Day Gift Idea: A Recycled “Coupon Book” Read More 👉
Father’s Day is right around the corner! Here’s an easy DIY koozie that would be an awesome eco-friendly gift for dad and requires no sewing.
How To: DIY Recycled Felt Koozie for Dad Read More 👉
If you’re looking for a colorful planter that will spruce up your porch or patio, I have an awesome project for you!
Upcycle a Metal Tin into a Chalkboard Planter! Read More 👉
It seems like everyone I know is sick, and it’s got me thinking about….handkerchiefs?
Buy Handmade: Handkerchiefs Read More 👉
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share one of the pieces I just put together for my craft booth— “I Love You” wall art!
“I Love You” Wall Art Read More 👉
I’m selling lots of old and vintage picture frames in my booth. I’ve painted them so they look rejuvenated, but I hate how the cardboard glares through the glass. I decided to make my own “filler” that not only solves the boring cardboard problem, but promotes my website as well!
Craft Booth Ideas: Promote Your Website Through Picture Frames Read More 👉
In addition to my dry erase price signs, I need to price each item individually with my booth code. Many antique/art stores do this in order to keep track of which booth earned money. Instead of using new price tags from the store, why not make your own from recycled paper? They’re so much cuter and way more eco-friendly!
Craft Booth Ideas: Recycled Paper Price Tags Read More 👉
Want to make your coffee area look organized and pretty? Recycle your old jars into cute canisters for your sugar, cream, and coffee beans!
Recycled DIY: Sugar, Cream, and Coffee Canisters Read More 👉
I went into my roommate’s room a few days ago and she had her jewelry on a lid from a candle. I loved it’s simplicity, so I told her that I was stealing her idea, but making it a tad bit prettier! Here’s how you can make your own upcycled jewelry tray!
Upcycled Lid Jewelry Tray Read More 👉
Kids love to make their own jewelry, and these pendants, crafted from upcycled cardboard, are especially fun to create and wear. The pendants cost no money, slip easily inside a letter to a pen pal, and, if the kid gets tired of wearing them, can be tossed right back into the recycling bin.
While visiting family this week, I noticed my mom received a stack of Christmas cards from family and friends. She had a genius idea that I just had to share! Several of the cards had beautiful graphics that weren’t too “Christmasy” and were worth saving, so she decided to frame them!
Recycling Christmas Cards: Framed Art Read More 👉
Isn’t it hard to part with the beautiful Christmas cards that you receive from family and friends? Last year I made a New Years banner from Christmas cards and Becky has shared Seven Ways to Recycle Greeting Cards, but here are 5 more ways you can recycle all of those gorgeous cards!
Although I’m not a drinker, I was given a huge bag of wine corks to craft with! I was inspired by Sustainablog’s 8+ Ways to Upcycle Wine Corks Creatively post and decided to transform my wine corks into wall art. This project would be perfect for a wine lover’s Christmas gift– plus, it’s super easy to make!
Wine Corks to Wall Art Read More 👉
This week I searched Pinterest to find a cute way to give small gifts this Christmas. I saw several projects of the traditional laced mittens and laced stockings, and thought it would be great for small items! I simply added an eco-friendly twist by using book pages. If you want to impress your co-workers with a cute gift, or dress up that gift card for a friend, this is the perfect project for you!
Recycled “Mitten” Gift Holder Read More 👉
If you follow us on Pinterest, you probably saw this idea from Alisa Burke that Becky pinned to our board. I’ve also seen these beautiful pieces of art from Creative Genius Art, too. I fell in love with the idea, so I decided to make my own version for Christmas gifts!
A Quick and Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift! Read More 👉
I really miss all of the homemade ornaments that I would put on our Christmas tree when I was growing up. I loved the stories they brought each year as we put them on the tree. In order to start my own “stories,” I’ve been trying to make my own Christmas ornaments. Last year I made these fabulous recycled magazine ornaments and this year I was inspired by Craftapalooza’s button wreath!
Button Wreath Ornament Read More 👉
I’ve been saving (or hoarding) several glass bottles for craft projects. This week, I looked at the bottles and admired their shape– their round middle reminded me of Santa Claus! I decided to transform one into a “subtle Santa” for decoration. Here’s how you can make your own!
Glass Bottle Santa Claus! Read More 👉
I have an over abundance of mason jars, so I’m always looking for different ways to repurpose them. From canning to crafts, they have so many uses. Here’s just one of the many ideas I came up with for this season– a snowman mason jar!
Don’t you just love when the wrapping is just as cute as the gift your giving? An Altoids tin is the perfect way to give your small gifts this year like jewelry or gift cards!
We always put our Christmas tree up the Friday after Thanksgiving, so I’m already thinking about ornaments! Last year I made recycled magazine ornaments, but I wanted to create even more this year! To get some inspiration, I searched Pinterest and found these 5 incredible handmade (and eco-friendly) Christmas ornaments!
I saw Childmade’s Paper Roll Turkey on Pinterest and was inspired to make my own version! It’s so simple to make and would be adorable on your Thanksgiving table!
Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Read More 👉
Last weekend I was looking for Thanksgiving table decorations on Pinterest. I came across these fabulous utensil holders from The Idea Room. I decided to use their idea, but put an eco-friendly spin on it by using a recycled cardboard box instead of cardstock.
Recycled Utensil Holder Read More 👉
Remember my embroidery hoop pumpkins? Well, they inspired me to make more embroidery hoop decorations for Halloween! Here’s how you can make your own embroidery hoop spider web:
Embroidery Hoop Spider Web! Read More 👉
There are plenty of luminary jar tutorials out there, but many of them use new materials rather than recycling what you already have on hand. You can make your own pumpkin luminary jars for Halloween using recycled jars and book pages! They are so simple, yet insanely adorable!
Pumpkin Luminary Jar! Read More 👉
Are you ready to see the features from the September Green Crafts Showcase? I know they will inspire you just like they inspired me!
Top 5 Projects from the September Green Crafts Showcase Read More 👉
