So Cute Upcycling Ideas; DIY Craft

Good morning, here are some great upcycling ideas I found through Pinterest:

Doesn't have the instructions but this one is pretty self-explanatory I found it at http://pinterest.com/pin/239394536414432444/

Very cute and great for your kid's imagination.  I found this one at http://pinterest.com/pin/510454938985412548/

What  a great way to recycled tires!  I remember when I was a kid we used them to make tulip shaped follower beds and sandboxes.  There is more on Easy Homestead at http://easyhomestead.blogspot.com/2013/05/upcycled-old-tyre-tree.html

There were no instructions with this wonderful project but I do think it is self-explanatory.  I found this on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/pin/284712007664601166/

This is another great DIY from Easy Homestead at http://easyhomestead.blogspot.com/2012/12/zipped-bag-from-used-bottle.html

Celebrating National Postcard Week with Upcycled Postcards!

Framed Vintage George Washington Bridge Postcard. A Unique Gift or Art for Your Home from EvergreenEvermore at http://ow.ly/kOO9y

National Postcard Week begins, this year, on May 5th - May 11th.  It is a chance for postcard-aholics and postcard-nuts alike to display there collections, talk nonstop about postcards, buy postcards, send postcards, and create postcards without friends and loved ones looking at them as they are crazy.  Actually I think maybe some people still think I am crazy but I can just fall back on, "It's NPCW."  One thing that many of us may not think about is upcycling postcards. 

What a wonderful way to utilize postcards that have beautiful images but due to damage or other issues may not be worth saving in your collections.  So today, because it is National Postcard Week, we will look at all the innovative ways the following artists have utilized postcards.  What better way to celebrate NPCW than to...

...Express Yourself with Postcards...


Pittsburgh Scenes Postcard Journal - Seventh Street Bridge from BookTree at http://ow.ly/kOPoc

....Wear them...

Home is Where the Heart is- Upcycled Antique Postcard Necklace Locket, One-of-a-Kind Pendant Necklace from RoseAndThatch at http://ow.ly/kOON6

Nature Earrings - vintage mountain upcycled postcard ephemera charm on sterling silver ear wires - antique paper jewelry from DarlingStudio at http://ow.ly/kOOul

....Decorate your home with them.....

Victorian Decoupage Gift Box Happy Birthday Vintage Postcards Vintage Victorias Secret Perfume Oval Box Upcycled Repurposed from WayMoreFunStudio at http://ow.ly/kOPTZ



Rare Upcycled Vintage Postcard Wall Decor,ONE OF A KIND, Eclectic, Victorian,French,French Country, Shabby Chic from HitOrMissTreasures at http://ow.ly/kOP1b



Recycled Postcard Ornament Upcycled OOAK from BookChickCrafts at http://ow.ly/kONxO

Hide Your Keys in them ...

Vintage Postcard Altered Altoid Tin from victoriacharlotte at http://ow.ly/kONg3

.....Decorate Your Fridge with them ....


Snippits of Vintage Postcards Large Round Glass Magnet Set in Tin from 2sistersthings at http://ow.ly/kOMRy

.... and Travel with them

MADE TO ORDER - Vintage travel trailer or caravan theme postcard travel bar portable liquor cabinet from OurStuff4You at http://ow.ly/kOM57

Upcycled Crafts - A Fun DIY Day

Coming from the Midwest I certainly can emphasis with those living back East and going through the monstrous snow storm.  I can remember that while it was a pain I did enjoy the fact that I could excuse myself from work and my kids from school without having to be sick.  Of course as crafters we were always well supply just for those occasions and would immediately plan our day of activities.  So I pray that everyone going through the storm will be safe and comfortable in their homes or place of choice.



I collected a wonderful selection of projects using materials that are maybe around your house already and that involves some upcycling.  Since I am in sunny Cali now, I have no excuse (that I can think of) to stay home and play with glue, so I will have to plan it for another day.   I hope you enjoy the selection.

Upcycle your old glass containers into usable vases

This is a wonderful way to reuse your old glass jars and bottles. They have found a way to stain them that is waterproof and will not wash away when you use it. Here is the link to My Design Fold at http://mydesignfolder.com/design-blog/d-i-y-stained-bottles/

Fabric Bows
 

Fabric Bows that could be made with upcycled material. I love these! I found the instructions in the blog Where The Buffalo Play at http://www.wherethebuffaloplay.com/2010/12/i-heart-gift-wrap-guest-post-diy-burlap.html

May be showing an autumn display but these paper bag flowers could make a lovely spring decoration

I found the paper bag flower instructions on APlaceForUs at http://aplaceforusblog.com/brown-paper-flowers-tutorial/

This one is more for the kids in the family

I love this idea and it is so simple.  The kids could decorated it for easter putting little blossoms on it and eggs around it.  How cute, yes?  I found this and a few other great ideas on blog, PikadillyCharm, at http://pikadillycharm.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Craft  A must if you have little ones that are bored.

Upcycled and Recycled on Etsy ~ Spring Fever

I love spring and here in the desert it is feeling a lot like spring right now:)  It has been a beautiful sunny week so it is making me feel like celebrating spring.

My Favorite Etsy finds under search Upcycle and Spring:



Refrigerator Magnets- Pink and White Flowers - 100% Recycled in DeepBlueNotion at http://ow.ly/hsXI8

Spring and Summer Paper Bunting - recycled Garland - eco friendly banner - upcycled bunting in peonyandthistle at http://ow.ly/hsXjZ

Festive Spring Holiday Upcycled Wreath in theenula at http://ow.ly/hsX04

CUFF BRACELET FLOWER Pink Embroidered Crochet Vintage Upcycle "Spring Blossoms" in samsstuff at http://ow.ly/hsWHs

Upcycled Magazine Flower Art 2 in moochyface at http://ow.ly/hsWmc

Small / Upcycled Spring Women's Vintage Inspired Green Daffodil Dress in nothingnewtreasures at http://ow.ly/hsW43

5 Gift Tags - Bunny Rabbits Dressed in Clothes - Vintage Easter Book - Free Shipping US - REFNO.E14 in ButterflyInTheAttic at http://ow.ly/hsYk5





Upcycled and Recycled DIY Fun

I love Upcycling and have been showing many wonderful upcycled items from Etsy over the past few weeks.  But today I would like to show a few things I found around the web that you can do for yourself.  Note: The link under it will take you to the site with full instructions except one which is noted.
Enjoy:


Upcycled Paper Bag Berry Basket on Ellinee http://www.ellinee.com/blog/diy-upcycled-fruit-basket/

Cute Upcycled Vintage Book Planter from Inhabitat at  http://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-make-a-beautiful-book-planter/

How Trendy and Cool!  A purse made from Plastic Bottles found at Green Up Grader http://greenupgrader.com/22120/craft-recycled-5-crafts-from-old-plastic-bottles/

Ties are so expensive and what if they get a stain?  Fear not this great blog has a way for you to Upcycle them into great Fashion statements!  From Art Star by Aletha At http://alethaisraels.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcycled-tie-necklace-tutorial.html

Upcycled Crayons at Hands On As We Grow (their site is great if you have kids you must stop by there)   http://handsonaswegrow.com/2011/08/art-diy-upcycled-crayons/

This teeter totter may be easy for someone that has the tools and skills.  I had to include it even though it doesn't have instructions, number 1 because it is so darn cute and number 2 because it used something that is so hard to truly upcycle!  Love this sorry there is no directions I got it from  http://www.ripegreenideas.com/2010/12/un-jouet-en-un-vieux-pneu.html

This one is soooo cool it is not really upcycling but I had to include it because I can remember wanting tap shoes and boy, this would have been great as a kid!  Here is the link http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-kids/print-index.html If you have kids do check it out they have such great ideas.  Mine are grown but I am saving the link for future grandkids!



Feeling Creative Today? Favorite DIY Around The Net

I found several really neat DIY sites that have very unique and/or practical ways of creating things.  I thought I would share these with you today:

For instructions on how to make this Sweet cupcake toppers go to http://annies-eats.com/2011/02/28/how-to-make-dried-pineapple-flowers/ .  Following there step by step instructions makes this so easy!

Believe it or not this beautiful molded rose was made from plastic spoons!  Find out how to create these wonderful pieces with a great step by step DIY lesson  at http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/plastic-spoon-rose.

Just in time for you to make to deck your halls for Christmas.  I love this beautiful Lace Lamp/Doily Lamp and it is so easy to make that she shows the kids helping!  Go to http://dosfamily.com/2011/01/lace-lamp/ for this great DIY project.

I am a pack rat that has to alway make sure that I keep myself in check otherwise I would save everything.  But now I have a great excuse to at least save my Toilet Paper Rolls!  This wonderful wall art was created by cutting toilet paper rolls and shaping them.  Find the complete DIY at http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/toilet-paper-roll-wall-art