Tutorial - How to Recycle Plastic Bottles with Papier-Mache

Make bear figures for story telling

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Papier-Mache Tutorial at The Crafeteria Blog

"My kids love recycling. They've heard about it so many times in kindergarten, so now they won't let me throw away anything... Plastic bottles we throw to the recycling bins, of course, but this time we decided to give them new lives instead. Three bottles, in different sizes and shapes, turned happily into three bears that helped us tell the story of Goldilocks (who's not so goldi in our case, more like Brownilocks...) and the Three Bears. Want to have them too? It's super easy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Junk Mail Art

Download her free feather pattern to get started

Junk Mail Art Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"Ever wondered what you could possible do with all the piles of junk mail you get every week? .... besides throwing it away or sending it to the recycling bin, I mean.  I always notice the bright colors and think... I should make something with this. Well, I finally came up with something fun..... some Junk Mail Art!  Here's a little tutorial to get you started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Paper Butterfly Decorations

Butterflies atop gardening wire or straws make pretty decorations

Butterfly Straw Tutorial at Clones 'n' Clowns Blog

"Is it butterfly season yet ?! It certainly is around here ! These pretty straws and flower decorations are the ideal DIY for your Summer events and they’re so quick to put together you can’t say no ! I’m thinking picnics, garden parties and even weddings".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Tissue Paper Flower Favors

Cute and inexpensive way to wrap party favors

Party Favor Tutorial at Crafty Journal Blog

"Tissue paper flower favors can be used for any occasion just by changing the color of the tissue paper you use.  For a graduate use school colors, for Mother’s Day pastels would be pretty, and blue or pink for a baby shower".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Paper Earrings

In 15 minutes you can be wearing some fun new jewellery

Earring Tutorial at Sandy's Space Blog

"You've just splurged on a gorgeous new outfit or a stunning pair of shoes. Now you're wishing you have some matching fashion accessories to finish off the look. I have a really easy and inexpensive paper earring tutorial that should allow you to do just that".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Poppy

Love the orange

Poppy Tutorial at Ilena-Carmen Blog

"To make a bouquet of crepe paper poppies you need the following materials: green, white, orange and brown crepe paper; sewing thread white and orange; thin wire about 15 cm length for each stem in part; cotton; glue".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Rose

Spring flowers to decorate your home

Paper RoseTutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"For today’s post I created an easy crepe paper rose tutorial I am sure will win your hearts.  It has been quite a hit around the internet. This is how we made it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Garland

Use your prettiest papers and buttons for this year round garland

Garland Tutorial at Ribbons and Glue Blog

"I have a heart garland that I made last year hanging up on a mirror in my bedroom.  It matches my bedroom colors and decor.  It's held up well and I enjoy looking at it everyday.  My husband tells me to stop looking at it.  I love it.  I decided to make another "year-round" heart garland to enjoy in my craft room".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Mache Basket

It takes a few days to make the baskets so set aside a space

Basket Tutorial at Crafty Little People Blog

"For Easter this year, we decided to make paper mache baskets. Afterall it is always important to make sure you have something to collect your chocolate Easter eggs! There is nothing worse than trying to hoard a bunch of chocolate eggs in your hands, under your chin or in your pockets and then finding them all squashed and sticky".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sequin Fireworks Design

Work from the center ring out to avoid smearing the glue

Sequin Fireworks Tutorial at Thoughts, Rants, and Art Blog

"Here's a simple tutorial on how to make "Sequin Fireworks" as I call them. They can be used on cards, in scrapbooks and in various other art projects. These fireworks are also a quick craft, it took me about 15 minutes to make one to show you".... Read more