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6 Crafty Ways to use Paper Cups

Fun Paper Cup Crafts

Paper cups have two roles in my house: hello, and goodbye. I’m certainly going to branch out and try some new things, and these tutorials are the inspiration! A paper cup isn’t just a paper cup. It can become….well, look and see. We’ll start with Rebecca. I was going to wait to uncover this one because … Read more

10 Great Ways to use Toilet Paper Rolls

Confessions of a perfectionist woman: empty toilet paper rolls stress me out of my mind. They accumulate in the blink of an eye! If you’re like me, try some of these lifesavers for fun, simple, and resourceful crafts. Holly Homer is the queen of crafts. This train from toilet paper rolls is the perfect activity for … Read more

6 Amazing PVC Pipe Upcycles or Hacks

Creative PVC Projects and Upcycles

Weird fun fact about me: I really like PVC pipes. Who knew how resourceful one can be with them, though? Enjoy a few ideas for putting these great, versatile pipes to use in very unexpected ways. Martha Stewart, great lady. I mean, just take a look at this tree made from PVC pipes! This is a … Read more

10 Ways to Upcycle Maps to be Amazing

How to Upcycle Maps into Amazing Creations

Maps. I love them. I love everything about them. I love the images they connote, the memories they stir up, the squiggly little lines that tell silent stories of street names where unknown people live. There’s a kind of beauty in seeing the world on paper. As lovely as they are, here’s an honesty moment: I … Read more

15 Fun DIY Backyard Games

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I had the best childhood. Some of my happiest memories come from days spend playing with sand in my backyard, running around beneath the giant apple tree, and playing games on the lawn. Too many kids spend summers cooped up in front of a TV, but with these 15 winners, your kids will have no … Read more

10 Fun Ways to Upcycle Old Jeans

Fun Things to Make with your Old Jeans

Confession: I have an entire box in my closet devoted to old jeans. They just sit there. I don’t know why I keep them, but the pile is growing ever larger. My problem, however, is not an uncommon one. That pile of old jeans can be found in hidden portions of many of our closets. … Read more