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I saw an adorable frame idea on Pinterest from Leah at The Way We Are. Leah glued magnets to the back of picture frames in order to display her daughter’s artwork in an organized and beautiful way. I had several cardboard boxes in my craft stash, so I decided to repurpose them into my own fridge frames! What You Will Need: Cardboard boxes (like cereal boxes, etc) Scissors A pencil Ruler or straight edge Hot glue/hot glue gun Magnets Optional: Paint, sheet music, or other items to decorate your frames....

Today I get the privilege of answering a reader question! The reader asked if we had any project ideas for the cups/lids that come with laundry detergent like these: Here’s what I came up with–laundry cup wall art! When I saw the round laundry cup I immediately thought of a sunburst design. The sunburst design is really popular right now– just a few of my favorite examples are from Crazy Wonderful and Under The Table and Dreaming....

I know exactly what you’re thinking. Christmas is a few days away, so why is this post about HOW TO GROW GINGER when it should be about how to make Gingerbread people! I get it. But I’m guessing you’ve already baked, decorated and probably consumed your gingerbread fam. Let’s talk a little gardening. Start NOW Ginger loves the heat. So for those in colder climates, you might think starting a ginger plant in December is simply out of the question....

Never say that I don’t know how to make my own fun! Mind you, we were all at a national park site so presumably everyone was dressed for practicality rather than fashion, but still, there were very few tourists whose pants seemed likely to be the exact length that they’d want. And call me a snob, but one park ranger’s pants were WAY too short! I, myself, am way too short, so my general irritation with store-bought pants is that they are always, inevitably, way too long....

It’s got good bones, I guess. I mean, isn’t that what you’re supposed to say about a couch that you bought used 15 years ago and brought into a house with toddlers, knowing that before you bought it the couch lived in the lounge of a freshman dorm for who knows how long previously, and the darn thing is still standing? It’s still standing, but it looks horrible. Like, really, really horrible, in a way that even I, the queen of Lived-In Chic, am embarrassed about whenever people visit and I have to expose them to the horror of its appearance....

Yeah. So you may not be surprised that while my Papa watches Fox News all day, I putter. This is where I found the million of Christmas cards from people we’re not even related to anymore and got permission to upcycle them into gift tags. One time I found a bunch of my Mama’s really old resin record albums and ripped them all to my computer. I dug around in the attic until I found all my old Strawberry Shortcake dolls and Transformers and He-Man guys (remember this dude?...

Walking around my neighborhood I’ve noticed that it must be moving season. Old couches, tables, and chairs are strewn about the alleys making a DIY paradise. With a little love and elbow grease, you can give these discarded pieces a fresh start! Over at Popular Mechanics, they show you how to fix little problems on an otherwise great piece of furniture. This great video shows you the process of refinishing a discarded desk....

What You Will Need: A recycled jar Recycled paper like junk mail envelopes, sheet music, or book pages. Tape Crayons and other items to decorate your jar Scissors A ruler How To Do It: Clean your jar. If your label is stubborn, check out our tutorial: How to Remove Labels from Glass Jars. Measure the height of your jar and determine the size of your new “label.” Create a new label with your recycled paper....

Crafty Reuse ReMAKE ReSTYLE ReUSE: Easy Ways to Transform Everyday Basics into Inspired Design by Sonia Lucano – elegant, modern ideas for transforming what you already own into something you want to keep ReadyMade: How to Make [Almost] Everything: A Do-It-Yourself Primer by Shoshana Berger, Grace Hawthorne – a basic primer for making almost anything from six raw materials: paper, plastic, metal, wood, glass, and fabric Button It Up by Susan Beal – tons of projects to make a dent in you vintage button stash Eco-craft: Recycle Recraft Restyle by Susan Wasinger – eco projects that look good and make you feel good Making Stuff: An Alternative Craft Book by Ziggy Hanaor – over 50 projects made with traditional and thrifted materials...

I decided to create a New Years goal board so that I can visualize and remember all of my goals for the New Year! What You Will Need: A large picture frame. I used a antique frame that I got at a garage sale. Wire. Anything sturdy that you have on-hand will work: plant wire, chicken wire, picture wire, etc. Heavy duty stapler or other medium to attach your wire....

You guys know that I love anything that encourages repair over replacing, so when I saw this review of the new Instructables book on home repair, I knew I had to share it here! Our very own Julie Finn originally wrote the Instructables book review for our sister site Insteading. The book is called How to Fix Absolutely Anything: A Homeowner’s Guide, and it looks freaking awesome. Check out Julie’s review below!...

I love the idea of decorating for St. Patrick’s day, but I wanted to create a decor project that didn’t scream “shamrock!” Plus, I wanted to keep the decor up all of March, not just for St. Patrick’s Day. Garlands are super simple to make, yet make a huge statement on my mantle, so I went with an awesome DIY recycled garland that has tons of texture and pizazz!...

Depends. How old are your kids? The Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker is a very sturdy plastic ball that has interior compartments for ice cream ingredients, rock salt, and ice. You fill the ball, then make your ice cream by shaking it or, in my children’s case, rolling it back and forth for a while. When my kiddos first received this ice cream ball for Christmas two years ago, they didn’t have the attention span for that–heck, they didn’t have the attention span to make Mason jar butter, which takes less than half the time!...

OK, guys. When I say “wastewater,” what I mean is “poop.” Manure is made from poop, and a new book argues that our own poop could be turned into soil-amending manure instead of being flushed into the sewage system. Our very own Julie Finn posted a review of The Wastewater Gardener at our sister site Insteading, and you can check out her review below. It may just have you rethinking waste....

Do you have a few t-shirts to recycle? Turn them into an awesome rope vase! We totally love DIY t-shirt crafts, so when I saw this upcycled t-shirt vase from TrashN2Tees, I figured it was my duty to share it with you guys! The color, the texture, the upcycling — it’s all amazing! You could even create a bunch of these cuties for a DIY centerpiece that rocks! Here’s what you will need to make your own upcycled t-shirt vase: 1 glass or plastic bottle 20 feet of continuous t-shirt yarn (don’t let this part scare you — Jenelle shows you how to create t-shirt yarn, too, because she’s super cool like that) hot glue and a hot glue gun Now that you have all of your recycled supplies, it’s time to get to work!...

His name is Gourdo Greenface and he’s got the same vibe as Mr. P, but he’s much more eco-friendly. He’s 100% real pumpkin and all his parts are complete junk-drawer creations. And just like Mr. Potato Head, this Thanksgiving craft will keep those tiny hands and minds busy while you’re stuffing the Tofurky. The kiddie table is the perfect spot for Gourdo. He’s a fun and interactive Thanksgiving centerpiece that kids of all ages will enjoy....

You can make an easy upcycled journal to meet all those needs, or to do whatever you want it to do. I’m going to show you three different methods to turn stash and found materials into journals that you can design exactly the way you’ve always dreamed of. Pick your favorite, or try them all! Five-Hole Pamphlet If you love those little Moleskine books, then you’re going to love the five-hole pamphlet....

August is National Inventors Month and in celebration of this imaginative occasion, Altoids has partnered with HowStuffWorks.com to honor creative citizens they call “Tinnovators.” These inventors have found ingenious uses for their Altoids tins once the mints are gone. Visit the How Stuff Works Tinnovations site anytime during the month of August to see these inventions or get inspiration for your own Tinnovation. A couple of the most creative tin reuses are the:...

Casting Notice – Untitled Teen Craft Show Our production company, Two Bees and a Pea, is casting young adult & teen crafters for a new “untitled” craft show. This show will be guest based – so you could be the star of the show. We produce Creative Juice on DIY and HGTV and this will be a brand new show. We are seeking crafty guests from all over the USA and will begin the process with DVD submissions....

Generally softer than cotton, Just Soya is another great summer yarn. It is silky, smooth and comes in DK weight. Perhaps a summer shawl or tank would be perfect to whip up in this yarn. Soy is another one of those plants that grows fast and requires less water for its production. It is also great in that like hemp, it puts nutrients back into the soil. Just Soya comes in seven subdued yet wonderful colors....