Some people call them hauls. I call them finds. I don’t really go to a store looking for items. I just happen upon them mostly. One of my fav places to happen upon cool stationary and crafty things is Marshalls. The items are super cheap and typically more fancy brand crafty items. arrow paper clips-…
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Using Tote Bags as Gift Wrap
Wrapping up handmade birthday presents for my staff. Many of the gifts are still being created but I wrap between creation sometimes. Pro tip. Instead of using expensive paper gift bags buy some cool designed reusable bags for only 99cents. Found these at tjmaxx. They are larger then grocery bags. #octobersixthcreations #diyproject #craft #craftblogger #craftblog…
Embossing Soda Can
This DIY was really easy to do. I had done something similar to this a long time ago with embossing foil. I wanted to see if I could do the same thing with an upcycle twist. Supplies Aluminium Can. The bigger the better Ball point pen Scissors. I use tin snips. Tape Corrugated cardboard Picture…
Cement Planter
Finally finished painting all the #diy cement planters. Tried this out as an example for something to do with my students. If you look back at previous post you will see the pictures of making them. Used paper cartons from almond milk, small compostable cups, and coconut water as molds. Didn’t have any of those…
Yarn Hugs
Yarn hugs
Cleaning again and found some old bracelet trials I had made. Had an idea to use them with a t-shirt scarf to dress it up. Old or broken jewerly is great for making new accessories. This is a extra large t-shirt so the scraf is supa long. You can loop it to make it smaller….
I Dye: How To Make Natural Dyes From Wild Plants
Learn how to create your own dyes for clothes and more – with ingredients straight from Mother Nature herself! I Dye: How To Make Natural Dyes From Wild Plants
This upcycle usually gets people’s interest the most. Altoids bins can been very function as other things. In photo above I used to it as a gift box for earrings. Supplies Altoids tin Aluminum Tape Sharpie Markers Cuttle Bug Embossing Folders with the Cuttle Bug Machine or Embossing Plates (do not need machine) Piece of small cardboard…
You say crayon i say crown. Potato. Crayon Art Door Dec. Earth shattering details and tricks. Well maybe not, but kinda. If ever nervous about doing crayon art. Maybe this will help you. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Wonder what we mean by creative door decorations. What is a door decoration. How do I do it. This video takes you through some steps and answers your questions. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Made a no sew bag out of a t-shirt and duct tape for the liner.
While away in Ohio for the last 4 days I Upcycle crafted with my niece. She is a girl after my heart. She is down to create things out of anything. I have been wanting to try out a toilet paper roll flower tutorial that I found on better homes and gardens. I thought this…
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