Melted Crayon Art

For a more detailed tutorial you can check out the Melted Crayon Picture Frame tutorial. I also suggest practicing on a scrap piece of cardboard first before you attempt your final piece. Check out this tutorial for some inspiration for how to turn your practice piece into a fun conversation piece. Supplies: Crayons Hot glue…

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Melted Crayon Picture Frame

Melted crayon art can be a really fun way to upcycle old and broken crayons. I suggest playing around with techniques before attempting your final piece. Check out this tutorial for some inspiration for how to turn your practice piece into a conversation piece. It takes a little while to get used to. In general,…

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Bottle Cap Frame

Supplies: Bottle caps Paint Modge Podge Paintbrush Scissors Thick cardboard Thin paper bag Glue Hot glue gun and glue Pencil Plastic sheet (like from packaging- I used a plastic sleeve from some pictures I had printed and cut out the desired size)                         For…

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Fake It as You Make It Basket

At some point in my life, I saw a tutorial for how to weave a basket out of magazines. I have now tried it three times and each time I wound up insanely frustrated with a pile of intertwined garbage (and not in a good way). It did not go well. However, in my last…

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This is How We Roll: Magazine Tubes

There are tons of fun crafts you can use these magazine tubes for, such as making baskets, wall art, and picture frames. And it’s a great way to upcycle magazines, catalogs, newspapers, or junk mail. So it’s really a win-win. Added bonus: once you get the hang of it, it’s a wonderful thing to keep…

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Ribbon Vase

Supplies: Glass jar (size depends on how big your flowers are) Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Lots of ribbon!                          

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Sand Bottle Book Ends

This is a great way to add some color and decorations to your bookshelves.   Supplies: Decorative sand/filler Glass jar Scissors Modge Podge Paintbrush Pens/writing utensils Decorative paper Paper for quote Optional: funnel (can also just use paper)                                  …

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Keep Calm and Ribbon On: New Look for Old Frames

  Have any old frames that are ugly, boring, or just need a new look? Slap some pretty ribbons on them for an easy fix. This is also a great way to make plain, cheap frames more exciting. This is an awesome craft to do after a party/holiday that involves wrapped gifts. I just so…

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Glass Picture Frame

As discussed previously, I’m not a fan of buying tons of frames, but I love framing things. So here is a way to make your own frames with a little cardboard and some glass.   Supplies: Thick cardboard Glass (I used a piece from a broken frame) Thin brown paper bag Glue Scissors Hot glue…

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