Making things with recycled zippers is just about my favorite recycled craft material (see last week’s beer can pin cushion post) so when the clever blogger over at Craft and Fun posted a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
How to make upcycled art refrigerator magnets
If you are like me and get lots of refrigerator magnets filled with advertising that you don’t need then today’s project is for you. I am on the “make something everyday” plan and these little fridge magnets make the perfect … Read More...
How to recycle a puzzle with a bit of Zentangle Art
Oh I love this! I love it because I love Zentangling and I love rearranging things. You too? Pop on over to Keep Calm and Craft On to see how to draw some Zentangles on a recycled kid’s puzzle.
How to make a vinyl watchband
Over at the blog Henry Happened there is a great way to upcycle a watch with a new watch band made with clear vinyl. This technique would be great with all sorts of broken bits of jewelry.
How to dress up a cell phone case with pressed rose petals
Over at the blog Lana Red there is this pretty and easy way to dress up a plain cell phone case with some pressed flower petals. Best yet- that is all you need! No glue, no nothing! So go … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bottle plant holders
If you are thinking about adding some flowers to your space and want to hang them why not try these cute hanging pots made from recycled plastic bottles. See the full recycled plastic bottle hanging flower pot tutorial over at … Read More...
How to make a recycled loom and a recycled t-shirt yarn woven trivet
Over at the blog Tip Toe Fairy there are two great tutorials. One tutorial is how to make a loom and then how to weave a recycled t-shirt yarn trivet. Oh and she also shows you how to make … Read More...
How to make a 4th of July t-shirt
OK, well this tutorial on how to make bleach designs on clothes could be used with anything but if you are looking to make a new outfit (out of maybe a t-shirt that has some spots already?) for the 4th … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle into a faux pottery pitcher
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Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever … Read More...
How to make a recycled pill bottle flower
Over at the blog About Family Crafts there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled pill bottle flower. I bet this would make a fun container for hiding in the lawn like Easter eggs. I can … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt woven rug
OK, now I could have posted the super cute finished photo of the t-shirt braided rug that you will find over at the blog My Poppet but this photo was too amazing! But if you would like a great tutorial … Read More...
How to make a kitty garland out of recycled magazines
I would have to say garlands are the trend for this year (and maybe last year too) and I have made several. They are a great way to decorate a big space very easily and they lend themselves to words … Read More...
How to make a recycled embroidery hoop silk screen
I have been wanting to try this for so long! I had a hoop prepared but hadn’t figured out what I was going to use to “paint” on the screen to form the barrier. Well thanks to Tamara for sharing … Read More...
How to make a recycled jar to-go cup
Over at the blog Studs and Buttonholes there is a super easy and great tutorial on how to make a to-go sippy cup from a recycled jar. I can’t wait to try making these as one benefit I see … Read More...
Book Review: Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh
Were you one of those teenagers that cut words and phrases out of magazines and made collages? Or did you study type or graphic design in college? Well, I did both and this book Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from … Read More...
Recycle a brown paper bag into a decorated Father’s Day gift bag
If you have a little one and are looking for an easy way to help them “wrap” their Father’s day present why not let them go to town and decorate a standard brown paper bag. Pop on over to the … Read More...
How to make recycled cupboard door mixed media art
I never thought about old cupboard doors as a base to make art but Shelly of the blog Sow and Dipity did! See how she recycled cupboard doors into some cool art and mixed media decorations.
How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow
I could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.
How to upcycle a pair of shoes with decoupaged paper napkins
Over at the blog Make it Easy Crafts there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plain pair of shoes into to floral covered shoes by decoupaging floral paper napkins.
How to make a recycled wood reverse print sign
If you like to decorate with your favorite sayings pop on over to the blog Design Decor for a cool tutorial on how to make a recycled wood sign using a reverse print technique. Thanks DeDe for sending in your … Read More...