upcycled

Upcycled Awesomeness: DIY Soda Bottle Jet Pack for Kids

Upcycled Awesomeness: DIY Soda Bottle Jet Pack for Kids

You might want to change your name to Super Mom/Super Dad, because you’re about to become your kid’s hero. Take playtime to the next level (er, altitude?) with an amazing DIY soda bottle jet pack! I would’ve been thrilled to find a jet pack in the costume box when I was a kid, and I […]

Continue Reading
Summer Style: Cut-Off Jean Shorts with a Cute Knotted Fabric Hem

Summer Style: Cut-Off Jean Shorts with a Cute Knotted Fabric Hem

Have worn-out jeans in your closet? Or maybe your kid’s favorite pair of pants are getting a bit short? Whatever the reason, you can give old denim a fun and colorful summertime makeover by transforming those pants into a pair of super-cute cut-off jean shorts with a knotted fabric hem! All you’ll need to give […]

Continue Reading
Stealthy Storage: DIY Invisible Bookends

Stealthy Storage: DIY Invisible Bookends

I’m a sucker for digging up old and interesting-looking hardcover books at the thrift store or antique mall, and I get so sad when I find torn or scribbled out pages on the inside. But, thanks to this DIY invisible bookends project, there’s still hope for all of those pretty covers on otherwise useless volumes! […]

Continue Reading
Crafty Garden: Use Spoons to Make a Rain Chain

Crafty Garden: Use Spoons to Make a Rain Chain

Rain chains are a lovely and useful addition to gutters or gardens, where they can be used in place of downspouts or as stand-alone tools to help you direct the flow of rainwater. Whether you’re connecting them to your gutters or placing them above water collection barrels or water-loving spots in your garden, rain chains […]

Continue Reading
Make A Stuffed Easter Bunny From Old Socks

Make A Stuffed Easter Bunny From Old Socks

Now that Easter is just one month away, it might be time to start thinking about the kind of crafts you’d like to make this year, like this adorable stuffed bunny made from old socks by Elena Terenzi of Mostracci! The tutorial is actually in Italian, but even if Google Translate can’t clear that up […]

Continue Reading