Old books are a great recycled craft supply resource. I love making Christmas trees by simply folding the pages on an angle. Kara of the aptly named blog Creation by Kara has shared a great tutorial on how to make … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper tube pumpkin
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How to make a candy corn button covered treat container
Do you have a stash of buttons just screaming to be crafted with? Well dig out the yellow, orange and white ones and an old little bucket or potting container and pop on over to the blog Buttons Galore and … Read More...
How to upcycle plain witch hats with a bit of this and that
Do you like make your costume parts just the way you like them in your favorite colors? Well the daughter of the blogger behind Choose to Thrive did just that. See how to upcycle a plain witch hat available all … Read More...
How to make a recycled hanger and plastic origami crane mobile
When I first opened the link Katie sent in to her blog A Childhood list I thought this was one of those cool black chandeliers that are all the rage right now. Imagine my pleasure in looking closer to realize … Read More...
How to upcycle a plain white pumpkin into a provocative one
OK, using the word provocative and recycled craft doesn’t happen very often. This is such a simple idea yet totally awesome idea! See Ashley”s take on spiffing up a plain white pumpkin with an old fishnet stocking.
How to make a recycled can football windsock
I don’t get a chance to post many “guy” projects. I’m not saying girls don’t like football too, I’m just saying this one can lean toward the boy side of things. I love it! I wonder how it would look … Read More...
How to upcycle a pumpkin with poetry
Inexpensive pumpkins are all over the place right now. They don’t need to stay that way. Add your personal touch by adding your favorite quote, phrase or poem like Cherie did. See her tutorial she posted a t her blog … Read More...
How to make a Halloween Wreath
Heather of the blog The Sewing Loft sent in a link to her unique take on a Halloween wreath. See how to make a recycled t-shirt Halloween wreath with spider web accents.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check … Read More...
How to Glitter Mod Podge a pair of shoes
This craft is as cute and fun as it is practical! I have actually used this technique myself and so I can fully attest to its coolness to save a pair of shoes from the trash bin. Check out the … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can butterfly
Isn’t this just too pretty? I bet you would never guess it’s made from a recycled tin can. Eileen Hull, the designer of the Butterfly die that the soda can was cut with has really out done herself! I am … Read More...
How to make recycled glass bottle photo frames
This is so simple yet elegant! Check out Rachel’s easy tutorial she posted at her blog Lines Across my Face on how to make recycled glass bottle photo frames (along with links to her research (super cute too!)
How to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin earrings
Aweeeee! These are just too cute! I know you need a pair, I do. Pop on over to Casey’s blog Laughs and Crafts 4 Mom to check out her detailed tutorial on how to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin … Read More...
How to make recycled paint sample tombstones
Oh this is so cute or should I say spooky? Check out the cool tutorial Sher sent in to her post at her blog Fly The Coop Crafts on how to make tombstones out of paint samples and a craft … Read More...
How to make recycled window clings
This looks like a great way to make holiday themed decor and with the holidays fast approaching this tutorial will come in handy! Over at the blog Literally Inspired the clever craft Ginger has posted a quick and tutorial on … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater pumpkin
If you are pulling your sweaters as the cooler weather approaches and some of them aren’t going to make the “cut” this fall why not dress up a pumpkin? Follow the fun tutorial on how to decorate a pumpkin with … Read More...
How to embellish a journal with recycled fabric
With it back to school season there is most likely lots of notebooks in desperate need of some embellishing. Why not try this cute tutorial Carolyn did featured on her blog Carolyn’s Homework on how to embellish a journal with … Read More...
How to make a “gift of green goodies”
If you are a crafter and love all sorts of embellishments why not try this as a gift to a fellow crafter or anyone who likes to gift wrap green? Mel of Mel Designs has put together a gift box … Read More...
How to make a clothes closet from an old big screen TV
Wow! This is a first for me. Those old big screen TVs that are huge wooden pieces of furniture make a great closet with the creativity of Athena. Check out her tutorial on how to make a clothes closet out … Read More...
