It’s early February as I write this, and here in Colorado, that is pretty much smack dab in the middle of winter, but even in the wintertime, we can hit 70-degree temperatures, and today is one such day. So it seems the perfect time for a springtime project, and what says Springtime better than the…
Sometimes, simplicity is better, isn’t it? I do tend to overcomplicate a lot of my projects. Well, maybe not overcomplicate, but they do tend to take a while and have a lot of steps. So today, I am switching gears and sharing some quicker, simpler projects. Some of them you can make in just a…
For several years, I have wanted to make a gazing ball for our yard. And I am happy to say that I have finally made that happen. The process is quite simple but it does take a little time. Advertising Disclosure: Upcycle Design Lab may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored…
If you follow this blog, you know I love making beads from beer and soda drink cans. Today, I have four new bead styles to share. But first, you need to break down the aluminum cans and flatten the metal into aluminum sheets. Advertising Disclosure: Upcycle Design Lab may be compensated in exchange for featured…
I like to believe that I create innovative items from unlikely materials. Perhaps you will agree? Like many of my projects, today’s starts with an empty soda can that becomes a cute little ant creature. You can check out the detailed tutorial in this video or read on for a quick step-by-step overview. Step 1…
For years now, I have wanted to grow tulips in our yard, but due to a general lack of motivation and a more specific talent for plant assassinations, I have spared many little onion-esque-shaped bulbs from a certain short and miserable existence. You’re welcome little Tulipa Gesneriana. On occasion I do feel guilty for not…
Well, I have gone and done it again. I think my latest project is pretty cute, but as always, it might come across as a little complicated. So, I will break it down into a three-step process. For this post, I am primarily going to concentrate on the final step, which is the assembly of…
Several months ago, I posted a tutorial on how to make rolled beads from aluminum cans. You can find the original post here and an updated version here. Ever since then, I have been trying to come up with another style of bead. And today, I have one to share with you. I am calling…
I spend a lot of time happily working on things that most people would never dream of wasting time on, but even I sometimes question the sanity of spending so much time with trash. This latest project has taken upwards of 40 hours to complete. It required 61 aluminum drink cans and occupied space in…
I continue to be amazed by all the ways to craft with empty beer and soda cans. Today’s project was fun and easy to create, and I love how it turned out. For this project, you will need a Cricut or another cutting machine capable of cutting metal sheets. If you don’t have one but…
