Category Archives: Recycle Crafts

Patriotic Craft Roundup: Wreaths, Centerpieces & Flags

How did this happen – Memorial Day, the official start of the summer season, is less than two weeks away! Before any more time sneaks up on me, I’ve pulled together a roundup of more than a dozen patriotic crafts … Continue reading

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Make a bouquet of Paper Hydrangeas for Mother’s Day

Don’t you think mom would be thrilled with a bouquet of these gorgeous Paper Hydrangeas on Mother’s Day? I am in love with these Paper Hydrangeas and I thought you’d like to see them, too. Hilary at One Young Love … Continue reading

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How to make a Teacup Topiary from a flea market find

If you have plans to go junking this weekend, be sure to grab a handful of mismatched teacups to make these sweet, Teacup Topiaries. If you need an inexpensive, handmade gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week (next week!), or … Continue reading

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How to make recycled soda can flowers for a spring wreath

Today, I have a recycled craft idea for you. Have you seen the beautiful soda can bouquets? Well, we’ve displayed our soda can bouquet on a DIY flower wreath. Aluminum soda cans (or as we say in my neck of … Continue reading

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Easter Eggstravaganza: Repurpose a T-shirt to DIY Tie-Dye Easter Eggs

You may already know that I’m partial to tie-dye (remember my Tie-Dye Ribbon Wreath, Tie Dye Duct Tape Wreath and Tie-Dye Bulletin Board?). Given my history with tie-dye, it may be no surprise that one of my favorite creative ideas … Continue reading

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DIY springtime Bunny and Chick Candy Jars

From their ruffled collars to their polka dot hats, these folk-art style Easter jar toppers could not be sweeter. Wouldn’t you love to have them as part of your Easter decor? Rebekah Meier made this pair with paper clay, an … Continue reading

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Have a spring fling with eight DIY Paper Flower Wreaths

It’s a snowy, blowy day here, and a good day to think spring with these eight, Pretty Paper Flower Wreaths. These wreaths are made with magazine pages, scrapbook paper, neon bright paper, and even plain brown kraft paper. You can … Continue reading

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Valentine Wreath Week: Make a Sweet Surprises Paper Loop Valentine Wreath

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day seem to go together, so why not make a Paper Loop Valentine Wreath using candy bar wrappers? It’s double the fun! Look closely and check out a few more details, too, like paper hearts on wire … Continue reading

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Valentine Wreath Week: How to make a Paper Roses Valentine Wreath

Please tell me, when you look at Patty Schaffer’s Paper Roses Valentine Wreath, is your first thought “Oooh, that is so pretty!” And then your second thought is “I want one of those!” Am I right? From the romance of … Continue reading

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Valentine Wreath Week: Repurpose a sweater & make a cozy Valentine Sweater Wreath

I recently stopped in a Goodwill store, looking for a little inspiration . . . and I walked out with a bag full of potential! When I wanted to make a Valentine Wreath, I knew the red and cream sweaters … Continue reading

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