I’ll admit it. The craft section in my house is getting out of hand. I have tons of things that I want to keep because I’ll be able to use them for something someday. Unfortunately, that means things get very cluttered and messy. This is why I am always on the hunt to find shelves….
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Hack #1 Putting a puzzle together can be a fun (and sometimes frustrating) pastime. It can also result in some great wall art. However, puzzle frame can be very expensive so here is an easy hack that will save you money and also make it easier to move your puzzle around while you are working…
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Making paper flowers can be a nice, relaxing craft that is great to do in groups or with children. Instead of using tissue paper or other decorative paper, try using newspaper for a great way to get some upcycling into your life. Supplies: Newspaper Scissors Tape Twist tie (optional) Newspaper tube (find tutorial…
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Just like magazine tubes, newspaper tubes are an excellent craft that is versatile and an easy way to upcycle. The technique is pretty much the same, with one minor change to accommodate the newspaper’s length. Supplies: Newspaper Glue stick Scissors Skewer or dowel Now you are ready to…
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Paper flowers are an easy way to upcycle scrap paper. It’s a great craft for group craft nights or crafting with kids. Paper flowers are usually made from tissue paper or decorative paper, but here is a way to upcycle your receipts into cute decorations. Supplies: Receipts Scissors Tape Skewer or dowel Glue stick…
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Go figure. Another post that combines my love of hair bows with my love of the Harry Potter universe. You can never have too many ways to express your fandom. Supplies: Ribbon Bottle cap Paint and paintbrush (you will need two different colors- I used white and black. I also used a gloss…
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You might not really think of it as a challenge, but painting something as small as a bottle cap has some unique hardships. You have to get into the little grooves along the edges. You have to paint the top enough to cover the logo. And most difficult of all, painting one part without smudging…
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Harry Potter fans, rejoice! We have yet another wizarding world themed hair bow. Because let’s be honest, you just can’t have enough Harry Potter things. Here is how to create an adorable hair bow using some ribbon, scrap cloth, and a bottle cap. Supplies: Thick ribbon (black) Bottlecap Gold paint Paintbrush Scissors Scrap…
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Buying ribbon with cool designs on it can get expensive. But with a little paint, you can create your own designs. Not great at free-handing? No worries. You can use a stencil or stamp to help you. So without further ado, here is how to make the Harry Potter Hair Bow. Supplies: Ribbon Scissors…
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As mentioned in my previous basket-making post, I am not very good at weaving baskets. Fortunately, here’s another way to make a basket out of magazine tubes. This one is just as easy as the first, but looks a little more intricate. Supplies: Cardboard box Cloth (optional) Hot glue gun and glue Scissors Paint…
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