Archive for the ‘Going Green’ Category

hello September

Monday, September 3rd, 2012

and Happy Monday everyone! August has passed by so fast, I can’t quite believe it’s over. For some, it’s the end of summer, for some others spring is peeking in and yet for many others it’s the unchanging everyday weather of sunny, humid and rainy days. In September, I’ll share postings on simple things & DIY crafts that are easy but gratifying. Join me at my Facebook page.

1. Branch Weaving

and more lovely weaved twigs for inspiration.

because wood

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

is so good to paint on and to re-use in the most creative way you can think of.

1. Painted Wood Balls Solar System,

2. Wood Popsicle Stick Earrings,

3. Painted Wood Branches,

4. Painted Wooden Pinwheel Necklace.

because cardboard

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

is so versatile and can be reused and recycled to create any art and play items or decorative objects.

1. cardboard animals

2. animal play masks

3. cardboard playhouses

4. cardboard castle

because it’s hot outside

Friday, June 8th, 2012

come inside and play in this cardboard city.

come and see

Monday, April 30th, 2012

what some have created, from upcycling / recycling

1. t-shirts to shag scarf necklace,

2.  knitting needles to bracelet,

3. instamatic camera to wire photo holder,

4. printed maps to mini envelopes,

5. pop soda can tabs to bracelet,

6. aluminium soda cans to rose rings.

Happy Monday and see you all back here in May for a new series …… things that start with M……..

how to {make a ball maze}

Friday, April 27th, 2012

and other play toys your kids will have many hours of fun with, recycling cardboard boxes and upcycling other common items around the house.

4. How to make a Ball Maze,

5. DIY Cardboard Playhouse,

6. DIY cardboard garage, empty milk carton house and buildings,

7. Painted Pebble Puzzle,

8. DIY Cardboard Dragon Play Costume and

8. Wooden Clothes-pins characters.

how to {make a file tote}

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

with Ziploc® bags (or any other similar zip lock bags) and a paper bag – handy for storing and organizing small, loose and light items.

3.  How to make a Ziploc®-Bag-Tote.

and for the coming weekend, go and choose an activity/s to do from Tinkerlab’s list. Happy Earth Day! (Sunday, April 22)