Category: Reuse

Reuse household items to create fun crafts and decorations

October 17, 2022

DIY Spooky Tree (How to Make Spooky Halloween Trees)

Here is a DIY Spooky Tree I created as one of my Halloween decorations. I love the look of trees as they transition into fall so thought it would be fun to create a creepy Halloween tree. Even though he has a scary face, I think he came out kind… Read more

Mason Jar filled with a Beach Photo, Sand and Shells

Crafts / How To Videos / kids / Media / Reuse / summer

July 26, 2022

Easy DIY Beach Memory Jar (Mason Jar Crafts)

Cherished times can be saved in an easy DIY Beach Memory Jar created by your children. This vacation memory jar can easily be created using a mason jar, sand, a photo and shells found on beach. The mason jar lid is decorated with twine and seashells. This will add an… Read more

Cans / Luau / paper tubes / Reuse / summer

July 5, 2022

Flameless DIY Tiki Torches (Crafts with Wrapping Paper Rolls)

It’s easy to create festive decorations for summer like these faux bamboo DIY tiki torches with fake flames. Learn how to transform wrapping paper rolls and reused cans into flameless Tiki torches that look like the real thing. They add a festive charm to any summer event. I love to… Read more

4th of July / Food / Reuse

July 4, 2022

Red, White and Blue Strawberry Kabobs

White chocolate dipped strawberry kabobs with blueberries create a fun and festive dessert for the 4th of July. They are so easy to make and a perfect accent for any table setting. The white chocolate and strawberry flavors meld together to make these decorative dessert kabobs taste like strawberries and… Read more

4th of July / Oatmeal Container / Reuse

July 2, 2022

DIY 4th of July Decorations (Cookie Rocket Serving Tray)

Here is one of my cheap and easy DIY 4th of July decorations using household items and inexpensive things from the craft store. I love creating theme platters for my parties like this cookie rocket. It is a fun way to serve food and doubles as a party decoration. For… Read more

Colorful Fireworks made from Plastic Water Bottles

4th of July / red white blue / Reuse / Water Bottles

June 30, 2022

Dazzling DIY 4th of July Fireworks Decorations (Water Bottle Crafts)

Learn how to make these fun, safe dazzling DIY 4th of July Fireworks Decorations out of repurposed water bottles. These make a great DIY 4th of July centerpiece for your party or cookout! They are so easy to make and it could be a fun project for kids. Add LED… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / Reuse

June 28, 2022

Fireworks at the Washington Monument

Growing up in the DC area, the Washington Monument being illuminated with fireworks in the night sky has become an iconic symbol for the 4th of July. As you may already know, I love creating theme platters for my events like I did here and here. I thought a miniature… Read more

Dollar Tree Crafts / Easter / Reuse / spring / Tissue Boxes

April 14, 2022

Cheap and Easy DIY Spring Centerpiece Ideas (DIY Picket Fence Planter)

I love to create Cheap and Easy DIY Spring Centerpiece ideas using reused and inexpensive items. I change my table centerpiece every season and I wanted to create something unique that would be a nice Easter and Spring table decoration. This white picket fence planter is perfect to add spring… Read more

a paper tree made from a brown paper bag and green flowers

Crafts / Easter / Paper Bag / Reuse / spring / st patrick's day

March 8, 2022

Cheap and Easy DIY Brown Paper Bag Tree Craft (Paper Lunch Bag Tree)

Learn how to make a beautiful DIY paper bag tree craft that makes a stunning decoration! This brown paper bag tree craft is cheap and easy to make from reused and inexpensive supplies. This could also be named a paper lunch bag tree because the bag used to pack a… Read more

Paper Towel Rolls / Reuse / valentine's day

February 6, 2022

Valentine’s Napkin Rings

I like to add a little romance to a Valentine’s Day dinner with pretty napkin rings but never wanted to buy them for just one night. I came up with an easy and inexpensive solution. I love to reuse household items so I created napkin rings from a paper towel… Read more