This is a great project to do if you are looking for a unique, creative and inexpensive way to cover up a wall, make a wall, or even to divide a room–think office cubicles! And all you need are two things to complete this look! :: Rolled Magazine Projects :: Upcycled Magazine Projects :: :: What You’ll Need :: Upcycled… Read more →
Can’t find the perfect piñata or one to match a particular theme? No problem! Find a simple one or upcycled one. ..and transform it into one of your own! With just some wrapping paper, scrapbooking decorative paper and/or printed clip arts, scissors and a glue stick, you can personalize your piñata for any occasion, even if they don’t sell them or you… Read more →
A Lego Christmas Tree Gather your kids Legos and get building! We used Lego Duplo and Lego’s to build ours! Once you build your masterpieces, just tie off with your choice of ribbons (we used upcycled mix matched ones). Then purchase ornament hooks to hang them all. Then stand back and admire…because everything is awesome! Lego Christmas Tree Ornament, Make Lego… Read more →
DIY:: Comic Strip Bangles Upcycle a plastic bottle and comic book into a bangle bracelet! This is great for any Marvel Super Hero party ideas and DC Super Friends party as well. Look through your upcycled comic books and find images that are appealing to you and fit in the width of the bangle (1.5″). Using really sharp scissors, cut off the… Read more →
April Fool’s Pranks School :: Gummies Switcheroo :: Carefully open the bottom part of the gummy bags or any other snacks your child or friend might prefer. Switch the gummies or snacks inside. Write a little note on a small paper, like “April Fool’s Day!” or “Gotcha!”. Then, reseal the package using a low temperature glue gun. :: Good April… Read more →
DIY::Leprechaun Mouse Trap. For this project, I used half of an upcycled CapriSun box decorated with construction paper & a rainbow sticker. For the gold: I painted pebbles with metallic gold paint. For the pot: upcycled Jell-o container and covered it in black construction paper . For the clouds: Add cotton balls. Beneath the “clouds” is a mouse trap…ready to catch a leprechaun!… Read more →
Here’s an easy way to catch that Leprechaun! ::Here’s what you’ll need:: FOR THE POT OF GOLD FOR THE GOLD: Paint some pebbles with metallic gold paint. Let dry. FOR THE POT: Using an upcycled Jell-o plastic container, cut it in half and cover with black paper. Tape in place. Note: You don’t want to make your pot of gold too… Read more →
:: DIY:: Turn a paper heart doily into an envelope. Note::The bigger the heart, the bigger the envelope. The smaller the heart, the smaller the envelope. Paper Doily Crafts :: Valentines Heart Crafts Step 1:… Read more →
Valentine Day Star Wars Looking for FUN PRINTABLE VALENTINE DAY CARDS? or perhaps STAR WARS VALENTINE IDEAS? I’ve created two different versions to pick from (version #1 and version #2)! They truly are great for everyone, as they include all the Lego Star Wars characters. Here’s what you need to do: Step 1: Choose your preferred version and PRINT the templates below (card stock or… Read more →
:: How To Preserve Carved Pumpkins :: So you carved your pumpkin! It looks awesome! But, after a few days, it’s not looking so good anymore. And if you live in a warmer climate, like Miami, it’s looking even worse! Luckily, all you need is your kitchen sink and some bleach! ::How To Preserve Pumpkins :: Fill your kitchen sink… Read more →
