Here’s a great rainy day activity for your kiddos from Crafts by Amanda. This cute and eco-friendly sea creature began as an empty plastic water bottle. With some paint and a few other crafty doo dads, Amanda transformed it into a pretty pink octopus. For a little extra fun you could have your kids create {…Read More…}
Trampoline Greenhouse
June 9, 2012 By
When it comes to repurposing, a trampoline probably isn’t something that crosses your mind. However, Heather from How Does She? shows that pretty much anything, including an old trampoline frame, has a chance at a second life. Heather’s mother-in-law knew there must be a way reuse the galvanized steel frame and did just that by {…Read More…}
Marshmallow Catapult
June 9, 2012 By
With summer underway, I know you are looking for some fun activities to enjoy with your kiddos. Why not try this marshmallow catapult from Kelly at Little Wonders’ Day? You may very well have all the materials sitting around the house ready and rearing to go. What kid would not enjoy sending marshmallows (and who {…Read More…}
Recycled Materials Purse
June 8, 2012 By
You have to check out this purse on Craftster that was made from “99.99% recycled materials.” The brains behind the design was inspired to create her “knock-off” when she saw a television show featuring the world’s most expensive purse. Nope that’s not crocodile leather, Folks, but pieces of an Ethan Allen catalog and adhesive vinyl. {…Read More…}
Earring Travel Case
June 8, 2012 By
With tangles of necklace strands and lost earrings, packing your jewelry for a trip can be quite the hassle. Not anymore though! Steph from Crafting in the Rain created the perfect little storage case from a diaper wipes container that will solve all your earring travel woes. Of course, you know the container had to {…Read More…}
Soda Crate Footstool
June 7, 2012 By
When faced with the dilemma of a small house and a big ol’ ottoman, Brenda from cottage4c knew it was time to downsize to a more space savvy option. A soda crate and the legs from a $5 table from Goodwill turned out to be just what Brenda needed. Brenda painted and attached the table {…Read More…}
Dresser Coffee Station
June 6, 2012 By
Tammy from One More Time to Celebrate shows that a dresser can be way more than just a dresser. Especially when it’s paired with an old coffee table. Tammy transformed these pieces into a coffee station for her kitchen. It’s the perfect solution to limited counter space! Tammy points out that this can be used {…Read More…}
