Melted crayon art can be a really fun way to upcycle old and broken crayons. I suggest playing around with techniques before attempting your final piece. Check out this tutorial for some inspiration for how to turn your practice piece into a conversation piece. It takes a little while to get used to. In general,…
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For the longest time, I had all of my paints thrown into a bin. This worked in the short term, but it was really annoying to find certain paints, because I had to go digging through the bin every time. So I came up with an easy organizational system that upcycles one of the most…
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Want to save money or earn some extra cash without exerting a lot of effort? Check out these apps and tips. Top 6 Most Recommended: Ibotta (free app)- highly recommend! This is an app that offers money back for buying certain items (bananas, bread, Groupon deals). All you have to do is add a featured…
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Supplies: Bottle caps Paint Modge Podge Paintbrush Scissors Thick cardboard Thin paper bag Glue Hot glue gun and glue Pencil Plastic sheet (like from packaging- I used a plastic sleeve from some pictures I had printed and cut out the desired size) For…
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At some point in my life, I saw a tutorial for how to weave a basket out of magazines. I have now tried it three times and each time I wound up insanely frustrated with a pile of intertwined garbage (and not in a good way). It did not go well. However, in my last…
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Here are two super easy ways to organize the kitchen while upcycling at the same time.
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There are tons of fun crafts you can use these magazine tubes for, such as making baskets, wall art, and picture frames. And it’s a great way to upcycle magazines, catalogs, newspapers, or junk mail. So it’s really a win-win. Added bonus: once you get the hang of it, it’s a wonderful thing to keep…
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Supplies: Stickers Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Thin cardboard Ribbons For clip options, see Traditional Bow tutorial.
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Supplies: Stickers/pictures Bottle caps Thin cardboard (such as cereal box) Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Modge Podge Ribbon (Ribbon Holder tutorial found here)
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Supplies: Yellow cloth or wide ribbon (I used strips of an old T-shirt) Thin black ribbon or cloth Red fabric/acrylic paint or gems Hot glue gun and glue Scissors Optional: Bottle cap Red, white, and black paint Paintbrush Modge Podge …
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