A great deal of controversy exists on using old tires. Tires will do some slow biodegrading and then they may release some carbon, sulfur and zinc – all of which are good for plants if using in the garden – but they also contain PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). If you are using tires outside in…
Polymer clay is a popular craft item and you can make many different things from it from Christmas ornaments to jewelry. The clay is composed of PVC resin and a liquid plasticizer. This plastic-like consistency is what makes it popular as modeling clay. It is moldable, blendable, it sticks together and can be baked to…
The Minions are taking the world by storm and many children want nothing more than to be one of the yellow tube-like creatures on Halloween. This costume comes the closest to actually looking like a Minion and it is relatively easy to make without having to sew anything. Supplies You will need several supplies to…
How many times have you thrown away a perfectly good bottle or put it in the recycle bin? Wine bottles, beer bottles, soda bottles and any other kind of bottle are easy recycled into something useful or decorative in your home. Some walls are built with bottles or the bottoms are cut off make windows…
Digital photography and photo sharing sites (like Facebook and Instagram) have lessened the popularity of picture frames. Most people just don’t print photos anymore; instead, photos go straight to social networking sites and blogging platforms. So what do you do with your old picture frames? Why, repurpose them, of course! Today we bring you two…
Empty paper towel rolls are some of the most versatile craft materials out there – and the good news is that they’re free and very easy to come by. So instead of throwing out your empty paper towel rolls, use them for your craft projects. Here, we rounded up two very easy DIY ideas to…
If you are a wine lover, then you probably have a lot of wine bottles lying around at home. Since wine bottles are often beautiful, especially expensive ones, you also probably collect, re-use, or upcycle them. But what do you do with wine corks? After all, they’re not as versatile or as useful as wine…
There are certain perks to buying coffee beans. For one, you get to brew your own coffee at home just the way you like it. Another perk? You get to collect empty foil coffee bags. And if your household drinks as much coffee as mine, that means lots of empty coffee bags for some fun,…
Using items that you already have around your home for craft ideas is a great way to do something fun without having to spend a lot of money. And, it’s a great way to keep things eco-friendly since you are basically recycling stuff by re-using them for your crafts. Tin cans are great materials for these…