Make Art Decor from Old Book Pages in 9 Creative Steps!

Upcycled Old Book Art

Don’t you just love ideas that turn old, unused items into something new and interesting? Old books are a particularly fun and versatile medium for this purpose. Whether we’ve come to love reading at five or at fifty, the experience becomes a significant and treasured part of our lives. And if you are a reader, then […]

Turn Your Hardbound Books Into Clutches With Zipper In 9 Creative Steps!

Book Clutch Main Image

Let’s face it… not all old books have merit. In fact, some should probably have never been published. If you love reading as much as we do, then you know that walking into a bookstore as an adult gives you the same feeling you got as a child when you walked into a candy store. […]

Make your own PVC Pipe Wine Rack in 3 Easy Steps!

PVC Wine Rack

Are you a wine lover, looking for a rack to store your bottles? Why not make your own stylish wine rack? This is a great way to upcycle those empty wine bottles – turn them into a PVC pipe wine rack! This easy project is a great way to show off your wine collection, and […]

How To Turn Daddy’s Shirt Into An Adorable Dress For His Little Girl: 7 Steps

Upcycled-Mens-Shirt-To-Dress-Montage

Sometimes we have a favorite shirt that we just can’t wear anymore but don’t want to throw away, either. If you happen to be raising your daughters, then this project is definitely for you. Got some old shirts that daddy doesn’t wear anymore? Why not turn them into cute dresses for daddy’s little girls?! They’ll […]

15 Incredible DIY Swing Ideas for Kids

Swing Ideas

One of the things I’m sure all of us loved as kids were the outdoor swings. It’s feeling like you are about to take off and fly. That’s probably why, in those days, you would have had some difficulty finding a child who didn’t enjoy an outdoor swing set. Most people back then thought it […]

How to Make a Kids’ Wallet: 10 Fun Steps

Fold Only Wallet

When I was a kid, I found it difficult to choose a kids’ wallet that was perfect for me. The ones at department stores and toy stores just didn’t appeal. They were either too big or too flashy for my taste. During my preteen, I found that the designs were too mature or too childish […]

Cute DIY Zippered Pencil Case From Soda Bottles | 5 Easy Steps

Soda Bottle Pencil Case

A good pencil case makes for easy portability. And for that purpose, they are good for any number of small items, too. Pencil cases may also contain other stationery such as pens, glue sticks, and staplers. Some even use pencil cases as make-up bags! Need a new pencil case? How about making one from a […]

9 Best Ways to Display Photos

Creative Ways to Display Photos

I don’t know about you, but I take more pictures than ever now and smartphones have made photography so much easier. Photos capture the special moments of our lives. And whether they are taken by established artists and journalists or a family member, pictures inform us, they inspire us, they amaze us, and they put […]

DIY Journal With Upcycled Materials: 3 Creative Steps

Journal with Upcycled Materials

Do your kids doodle a lot? Did you know that researchers have found that kids who doodle have better memories? Doodling is a way for kids to relieve tension and turn random thoughts into a purposeful whole. It’s a way of expressing creative energy even as it sharpens their problem-solving skills.  Bottom line? Doodling is good for your kids! Whether […]

11 Brilliant Crafts You Can Make With Recycled Cardboard

Carboard Crafts

Cardboard boxes easily pile up in our homes. Most of the time we reuse them as storage for other things or they head for the trash (or hopefully, recycling) bin. Sometimes they’ll even get used as a protective cover for when we’re doing messy DIY projects. But there are also lots of beautiful things you […]