Feb
9
Over at Elizabeth’s blog Alyssabeth she shared a post on how she dressed up some plain jars into pretty display containers for her stash of craft supplies.…
Feb
8
OK, if you jumped on the scarf knitting band wagon and are looking to update them to a 2012 style check out how Suzannah of the blog Adventures in Dressmaking turned one of her old standard knitted scarves into an infinity style one.…
Feb
6
Nothing beats a project that features a little collection of mementos and that’s just what this project by Kelly does. See the post at her blog ReStitch Me where she featured a tutorial (and a cute pict of her dog) on how to make a recycled belt bracelet that features coins and buttons.…
Feb
4
Theresa of the blog Mittens and More sent in a link to her post where she shared her latest set of winter time accessories. Pop on over to blog to see more and the link to her recycled sweater mitten tutorial.…
Feb
3
Today I am featuring the most awesome detail that is included in a great tutorial that is featured at the blog ReStitch Me. Isn’t the use of a zipper as the skull’s teeth awesome!!! She designed and shared a great how-to on sewing a messenger bag out of an old suit coat and t-shirt.…
Feb
2
If you like to make cute little projects to give to the ones you love in your life this little recycled fabric heart pin is a great idea. Pop on over to Nicola’s blog Pouch for the tutorial and pattern on how to make a recycled fabric heart pin.…
Jan
31
Over at the aptly named blog Party Craft Secrets there is a fun idea and tutorial on how to take faux photo booth style photos. Pop on over to the link Linda B. sent in where she shares her tutorial on faux photo booth photography.…
Jan
30
Over at Ali B.’s blog House to Home there is a great tutorial on how to turn an old baby crib rail into a blanket rack.…
Jan
29
If you are like me and like to whip up projects quick this is the project for you. I love to sew pants that are fun and comfortable and that’s what Brandi of the blog Crafty Girl Squared posted. She shared a great tutorial on how to sew little kid pj pants from a recycled pillowcase.…
Jan
27
This is such a fun idea, especially if you have scraps of fabric left over from clothes that have special memories or bits from favorite projects left over. Pop on over to Sangeetha’s blog Style by Eva Diva for the tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric puzzle.…
Jan
26
I am sure this project could be used for all sorts of topics but Lowri sent in a link to her blog Paper Vine where she posted a charming tutorial on how to make a Valentine’s Day card out of a deck of cards that is a book of 52 reasons I love you.…
Jan
25
See how I made this fun little photo hanger from a recycled knife and key over at Craftside. While you’re there enter to win a copy of the book Steampunk Chic Vintage Flair from Recycled Finds that I took my inspiration from.
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Jan
25
Over at Mel Designs she posted a great tutorial on how to make these recycled scrap paper sewn birds and in her never ending quest to keep all those left over scraps organized for her next fabulous scrap project she has a fun way to store and display them ready to go.
Jan
24
I love simple and easy folding projects especially when you can do them on the go with recycled materials. Such is the case with this folded drinking straw heart perfect for a Valentine accent. See the tutorial video post sent in by Rena of the blog The Cheese Thief for the full folded heart tutorial.…
Jan
23
I love it when things are simple and cool! You too? Pop on over to Christy’s blog Whimsical Whimsies to read how her and her man made tree branch hooks.…
Jan
20
Sometime the simplest projects can have the most stunning impact. Such is the case with Sangeetha’s latest project she sent in. Check out the easy tutorial she featured at her blog Style By Eva Diva on how to make recycled newspaper wall art.…
Jan
18
Sometimes the photography of a recycled project is just as fun as the project. This was my favorite photo over at the blog Sew Doggy Style where Erika featured her tutorial on how to sew a doggy bed from a recycled shag rug. Her doggies love it! The photos prove it.…
Jan
17
Over at Jamie’s blog The Letter 4 there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make Valentines Day wall art out of pretty much anything and a bit of Mod Podge.…
Jan
16
This is such a great idea for all your entertaining needs. I bet it would be easy to whip up a bunch of these recycled frame chalkboard serving trays and bring them to parties for hostess gifts. See the easy tutorial that Kellie (a Tree-hugger, crafter, humanitarian, thrift store junkie, juke box hero) sent in a link to featured …
Jan
15
The great thing about this craft is not only can you make it out of a recycled sock but when the baby grows you can recycle the use of the project or take it apart and recycled the sock into another use! I say win, win, win! Pop on over to Carol’s post where she featured the how to on …
Jan
14
Is it not amazing what a simple fold or two can do to transform an ordinary toilet paper tube into a pretty and useful object? Well we can thank Shelley of the blog Sew & Dipity for sending in a link to her post where she shared her tutorial on how to make a recycled tp tub fridge pen holder…
Jan
13
Isn’t this just cute as a button? Oh wait it’s made of buttons! OK I’m a little silly right now. But if you think this is cute like I do and want to make a bunch for yourself pop on over to Laura Bray’s blog where she featured a little tutorial on how to make a recycled bottle cap and …
Jan
11
Over at the blog My Chic Life Rachel posted a great idea for repurposing a pretty paper parasol and turning it into a shade for a bare ceiling bulb. See the tutorial on how to make a recycled parasol lamp shade.…
Jan
10
I say “faux-ish” because you do actually use chalk to write on this “chalkboard” See what is faux about this over at the link Kim sent in to her blog DIY Louisville where she posted her fun idea and tutorial on how to make a “surprise” material chalkboard.…
Jan
9
I bet lots of you have “get organized” on your New Year’s Resolution list and why not make your organizing elements pretty? That’s just what Jenny of the blog Craft Test Dummies has done. And this is another case of a double tutorial she shows you how to make the Washi tape and then how to use it to dress …








