Trash to Treasure projects
Kim from A Girl and a Glue Gun knows that lots of craft time for her kiddos is one of the keys to a fun summer. Over at Design Dazzle, she shares how she teamed up with her kids to make colorful wind chimes from tin cans and the metal part from a lamp shade. {…Read More…}
Isn’t it cool to think that a tin can from last night’s green beans can become a beautiful piece of décor for your home? Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage shows just how easy it is, especially if you’ve got some bling in your jewelry box that rarely sees the light of day. Shannon painted one {…Read More…}
Metal tags are a great way to add a decorative touch to many items, including herb pots, baskets, and even shelves. Using a soda can and this tutorial from Aimee at Twigg Studios, you can make your own super simple labels. Aimee just drew the desired shapes onto the metal from her can and then {…Read More…}
I know my son would have a blast with these patriotic stilts made out of tomato cans from Family Fun. For a six-year-old I am sure half the fun would be puncturing the can and watching all the tomato sauce ooze out {giggle}! While Family Fun suggests this activity as a Fourth of July craft, {…Read More…}
If you are looking for a fun and simple Easter craft to complete with your kiddos this week, Erin from My Very Educated Mother has you covered! With a little creativity, this project can be made entirely from items you have at home. Erin decorated tin cans with basic crafting supplies to create these cute {…Read More…}
