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Easy Plastic Spoon Lamp
Today’s DIY is one of the most amazing craft ever. I mean, this plastic spoon lamp is just too beautiful. Would you have guessed that it’s hand made? Guess what? It’s also very easy to make. Friends, this has to be the craft of the day. Shall we begin? Materials needed: A Plastic Can A Pack of Plastic Spoons Lamp Kit Craft Knife Scissor Hot Glue Gun A Bulb
DIY Braided T-Shirt Rug
Have you got a lot of old clothes? Clothes you can’t give out to charity? Yes, I feel you. I have a couple of clothes with holes and are extremely old. Well, I have good news for you! Did you know, that old t-shirts can be made into braided rugs? Stay tuned! Materials needed: A variety of old jersey t-shirts and/or tank tops Scissors Rotary cutter(optional) Fusible interfacing (optional)
DIY Crayon Candles
I have a lot of old crayons and I have been thinking of what to do with them. Recently, I stumbled on a DIY candle tutorial. I’ll be sharing this tutorial with you all today. Trust me, this DIY candle is easy to make and can be gifted to loved ones. Materials needed: Old crayons Glass votives (I used small juice glasses) Wax
Wicks
Dixie cups (or any paper cup)
Popsicle sticks (for stirring)
DIY Recycled Bottle Planters
Do you have a lot of empty plastic bottles? Don’t know what to do with them? Then it’s time for us to do some recycling. I usually have a lot of plastic bottles at home and once in a while I recycle them. So friends let’s come together and do some recycling. Materials needed: Paint – for best results, use a paint for glass or other non-porous surfaces. Scissors ruler Adhesive Remover
DIY Pencil Holder Using Tin Cans
Have you got empty tin cans all over the house? Why not make pencil holders with them? You can make different types to fit the interior of your house. They’re also very easy and fun to make. Materials needed: Empty Tin can Fabric Fat Quarter PVA or Mod podge glue Foam brush Scissors
Combine Bright Plastic Flowers Art with Science Project
I find it great to combine art with science. Your kids can turn plastic cups and plates into a beautiful flower garden and at the same time to learn the magical characteristics of polymers. They are to create any colours of flowers they want, just look for some bright sharpies and the bouquet will be gorgeous. Try to ask your kids some questions for the better understanding of a process. Things you need: Clear plastic plates, cups, bowls, shot glasses Sharpies Cloth covered stem wire, 18 gauge ...
Paper Bags from Old Newspapers
It will be a mistake to throw away a newspaper after reading because you can recycle it and give the second life. If you at the same time try to avoid plastic, as I do it now, this project will be very useful for you, Old newspapers can become new grocery bags. You can also use them for keeping some food inside or like small trash cans. The bag is easy to make, it`s like an origami, just follow the step by step tutorial. Things you need: old newspaper
Make Nice Shorts from Men`s Dress Shirt
There`re many ways how to present a new life to old things. In this tutorial, we are to reanimate an old men`s dress shirt and turn it into light ruffled shorts. I`m sure they will be perfect for hot days: you can wear them at home, while working in the garden or going to the beach. I like such projects as no patterns are needed there and they are a perfect start for beginners in sewing. You will learn also how to create thread tassels and ruffles. Things you need: Men’s Dress Shirt White Embroider...
How to Make a Zipper Book Clutch
Books are my favourite items for upcycling. If you have got just one in your home now, you can easily follow this tutorial where we`re to make a zipper book clutch. It looks unusual and passengers are surely to notice it, especially if you choose some bright fabric for this project. This clutch also makes a great gift, book lover will surely appreciate it. Things you need: one old hardcover book heat n bond fabric, scraps or 1/4 yard archival glue brush for glue thick metal zipper, 20-24″ ...
How to Colour Glass
Sometimes glass bottles from different drinks are really beautiful and I regret throwing them away. But they have got no colour. Following this tutorial we`re going to test 2 techniques of colouring glass. I hope that it`ll be not in vain and we`ll use our colourful bottles as vases. Things you need: Clear glass mason jars or bottles to paint Plastic straws Vitrail glass paint Acetone (nail polish remover) Vitrail Lightening Medium
How to Make an Organizer from Old Books
We haven`t had with you book projects for a long time, but you know how I like to recycle them, especially old ones. Today we make an organizer from them. You can keep here your mail, some documents, magazines and other important things. So now I offer you to find three great book covers and let`s start creating! Things you need: book covers a piece of wood paint and brushes metal label holders drill scissors fabric hot glue
How to Make a Headband for Summer
Coastal theme is quite popular during warm seasons. You can follow it noy only in decor of your home, but also you can create some pieces of clothes for yourself. Add to your summer looks light and bright fabrics and complete them with one of the headbands which I`m going to show you. For this project we need an old striped t-shirt. Actually, you can use any fabric you have, but this one looks like the sailor presented it to you. Things you need: old t-shirt scissors needle thread ponytail elast...
From Pant Legs to Wine Bags
A bottle of good wine is still a good present. If it`s your gift to any person, try also to make a nice gift bag for your bottle. To create it, you need old jeans. We`re going to reuse them and make a wonderful gift bags for bottles. The author also adds burlap ribbons and I must say that denim together with burlap looks very nice. Things you need: old jeans burlap ribbon sewing machine or thread and needle scissors
Skyline Tube Craft
Cardboard tube rolls are great craft supplies. They are available and it`s quite easy to work with them. Today we`re going to make a skyline from them. When I saw this diy for the first time, I immediately understood how fine it would be to put it on the window sill. And actually I`m going to do it. This craft is inspired by Chicago and its architecture. The view of the city is really majestic with all its skyscrapers. Things you need: Cardboard Tubes Black and White Paint Paintbrush S...
Hanging Pockets from Old Jeans
Repurpose your old jeans and make some handy hanging pockets for your craft room. Denim is one of the best things for upcycling, it`s quite easy to work with. This material has got a long and interesting history where the special paragraph must be about pockets. If you`re interested, just search in the Internet. By the way, we will use only pockets and from the scraps you can make a basket or a rug. Search for these projects in the previous posts. Things you need: Old denim jeans Scrap leather Eyel...