Over at Mimi’s Crafty World there is an awesome tutorial on how to make this recycled wall mail and stuff organizer. Best yet it’s no sew!
How to make kawaii animal paper bookmarks
Roudi sent in a link to a super easy tutorial posted at the blog C is for Craft on how to make kawaii animal bookmarks. All you need is some scrap cardstock, a bit of packing tape and your … Read More...
How to make a recycled kid’s play tent
Oh this is adorable! Makes me want to make one, who says tents are just for kids? See how to make a play tent out of curtains and a hula hoop over at Trish’s blog Crafty Moods.
How to make an upcycled coffee filter flower
OK now this isn’t strictly a “recycled craft” since these coffee filters aren’t used first for filtering coffee, that said I do wonder if you could use recycled ones? Anyone got an opinion on this? Well, if you think this … Read More...
How to recycle diaper boxes into cute and sturdy storage
All you moms out there that are in the same boat as Sheri of the blog Awesome Sauce A**hattery with lots of empty diaper boxes lurking around check out the great idea and tutorial she came up with for turning … Read More...
How to make an APC (altered playing card)
I love ATCs and making ATCs so when Sara sent in this link to the blog The Split Stitch where there is a great tutorial on how to make an APC (altered playing card) I was super excited. This is … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bottle banks
These are so darn cute I can’t stand it! I suppose I am a sucker for anything with a bunny and combine that with recycling you had me at Recycled Bunny Bank! No real need for a tutorial as all … Read More...
How to make a animated character inspired upcycled t-shirt
I just need to say that if you recognize this character by name from its original cartoon then you fall into one group, if you only recognize it from the car commercial (like myself) then you fall into another. Likewise … Read More...
How to make a recycled marker wheel
This project posted by Rashmie of the blog Mommy Labs is in celebration India’s Independence Day, August 15th. The wheel symbol on India’s flag called “Dharma Chakra” is the inspiration for making this wheel from homemade clay and recycled markers. … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper tube wreath
How to make a recycled cookie tray traveling game set
Over at the blog Choose to Thrive there is an awesome tutorial on how to make an easy traveling game set out of a recycled cookie tray and a bit of this and that.
How to upcycle an old pair of jeans with stenciling
If you don’t fancy yourself too talented in the hand painting department stenciling is a great way to go to upcycle your clothes. Over at the blog All about Stencils.com there is a great tutorial on how to use multi … Read More...
50 Bulking Dummies (blank sample books) Giveaway at Craftside
Yes it’s back to school time and what better way to celebrate than to giveaway 50 bulking dummies. Pop on over to Craftside to get yourself in the running for one of their bulking dummies and recycle it into your … Read More...
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Readerwoman….You are the winner of Margot Potter’s book New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry
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iowastarr1972 is the 3rd winner I picked to get Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios
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How to make a christmas tree from recycled pants
Now this has got to be one of the most extreme transformations I have seen in a while! And with it never too soon to start your Christmas card crafting here is a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
How to make a pretty recycled frame magnetic dry erase board
Over at the blog Orangie’s Attic there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled frame into a pretty dry erase magnetic board perfect for popping on your fridge. Thanks Kelly for sending in a link to your … Read More...
Repurposed letterpress drawer
Over at the blog with the great name “We can do it girls” there is an equally fun idea for upcycling an old letterpress drawer into a mixed-media wall display.
How to make braided rosette embellished recycled tin can organizers
Do you like making your embellishments as much as using them? Well then I have the twofer for you! Check out the tutorial on how to decorate recycled tin cans into cute display and storage containers that also includes a … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can windsock
Over at Kelli’s blog Random Thoughts of a Supermom she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a patriotic recycled tin can windsock. I love these and will be sure to make some to add to my recycled … Read More...
How to make recycled hanger campfire roasting sticks
With summer in full swing barbecues are all a light. Mel of the blog Mel Designs sent in this link that features a fun idea on how to make a recycled clothing hanger roasting stick.
Looking for more fun … Read More...