FuerteCrafts

28/01/2022

Whether for a school project or a fun activity with children, papier-mâché is one of those crafts that do not need special supplies. Papier mache paste is a simple mixture of flour and water, and you can use many objects in your home to make molds and molds for your projects. This is a great way to recycle.

Whether for a school project or a fun activity with children, papier-mâché is one of those crafts that do not need special supplies.

27/01/2022

While cooking a recipe for food usually allows some room for error, soap making is a completely different type of process. In order for soap recipes to work, so every ingredient is weighted. This ensures that you’re using the right amounts of each ingredient and that you’re using the same measurement from batch to batch, recipe to recipe.

While cooking a recipe for food usually allows some room for error, soap making is a completely different type of process.

21/01/2022

When my first blog was in its infancy, one of my most popular projects was a DIY kids play tent.

That project and those (terrible) photos are long gone now but I still love a good play tent!

When I was sent a review copy of Upcycling Outdoors by Max McMurdo, I saw his take on a play tent using pallet wood and fell in love with it.

19/01/2022

If you want to learn how to make a DIY wreath or tiara, you have come to the right place! Whether you want to make a craft to feel chic while watching the royal wedding, need something for International Tiara Day or just need a birthday wreath for your favorite mature or child, I have it all for you!

If you have a small one, sometimes large children's crowns just do not work - too pokey, too scratching, too many pieces to swallow.

17/01/2022

One of my favorite ways to put recycled products to use is in the garden. It’s amazing what you can upcycle into pretty, funny or quirky garden art with just a little paint, glue and imagination! Check out these great DIY ideas that you can make with anything from old plastic bottle tires, mismatched silverware or old hubcaps!

I made the "Queen" love bug on the right but my son made a small army of "ladybugs" with big black pom-poms on their backs.

17/01/2022

Welcome to Craft Lightning Day 3! Yesterday, I showed you how to make cute plant markers with clothespins and washi tape. They coordinate nicely with the planting, I showed you how to make on Monday. If you missed it, click on the photo to go to that tutorial:
What’s this Craft Lightning business?

I'm going to bring you a new recycled craft each day Plus feature 6-10 other recycled crafts. Its a real recycled crafting extravaganza!

17/01/2022

17/01/2022