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Isn’t it amazing what you can do with a cardboard box? In this easy-to-follow tutorial we’ll show you how to upcycle cardboard and make a primitive stone statue. Fun and sustainable, it’s a lovely way to showcase your creativity without breaking the bank. Visit A Crafty Mix for step-by-step instructions and tips on how to create unique and eye-catching home décor on a budget. Don’t forget to save this pin and follow us for more DIY and unique craft ideas.

Upcycled Cardboard Craft: Primitive Stone Statue

by Michelle September 2, 2024

It’s amazing what you can do with a cardboard box. Especially when it comes to making unique things for your home. It’s such a versatile medium. You can combine this…

Don’t throw those wood offcuts away until you’ve seen this easy DIY project. We’ll walk you through the steps to repurpose scrap wood to make a unique wall clock with a raised mandala stencil. It’s eco-friendly and will add a timeless and functional boho vibe to your décor. The tutorial will show you how to fit the clock mechanism inside the wood and add a stencil full of texture and interest.

Scrap Wood Wall Clock with Raised Mandala Stencil

by Michelle May 27, 2024

Ever since I made this 3D textured fabric art, I’ve gone a little overboard with putting raised stencils on everything. From cardboard to nuzzling horses, nothing is safe anymore. So,…

Breathe new life into an ordinary basket and turn it into stunning one-of-a-kind home décor full of character and vintage charm. Our detailed step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create this unique, eye-catching wicker woven oil basket using plaster of Paris, paper Mache, and a secret ingredient from the garden.

Repurposed Decor: DIY Wicker Woven Oil Basket

by Michelle March 18, 2024

OMW, I found the most gorgeous antique wicker vessels the other day and my history-loving heart fell head over heels. There’s not much information about them, other than they’re old…

Did your son or daughter collect prehistoric creatures when they were younger? We had a whole drawer full, so when my son moved into his own apartment, I decided to repurpose those plastic toys into fun dinosaur décor for grown-ups. This tutorial will show you how it’s done. #ACraftyMix

Dinosaur Décor for Grown-ups – DIY

by Michelle December 11, 2022

When my son was knee-high to a grasshopper, he was dinosaur crazy. At the age of three, he dreamed of being a palaeontologist, and words like Pachycephalosaurus and Compsognathus rolled…

This simple step by step tutorial will show you how to make an unusual cardboard vase for real flowers and use charcoal ash to add texture. The easy-to-follow craft tutorial can be adapted for any vase style.

Upcycled Cardboard Vase with Charcoal Ash Texture

by Michelle March 11, 2022

Every night without fail, when my hubby takes EeeeeDeeeee Riley Pipsquick III for a wee walk he’ll bring me a flower from the garden. Depending on the season, it could be a…