Over at the blog Stephanie @ Home there was a great tutorial on how to make faux driftwood (link dead).
If you’re looking to create a coastal vibe in your home or add some natural elements to your decor, driftwood … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic container cupcake pincushion
Linda of the blog Buzzing and Bumbling sent in a link to her great tutorial on how to make a bag from a pair of jeans but while surfing around I spotted this super cute tutorial on how to make … Read More...
How to make recycled chip bag bike handle streamers
Oh does this project bring me back! I loved my streamers that adorned my bike handles. Thanks so much to Emma of the blog Craft Couple for sending in this link to her great tutorial on how to make recycled … Read More...
A fun recycled cd mandala
Here is a link to the blog Mar de Sonhos, a blog that is in English and Portuguese that features this interesting recycled cd mandala. I can tell you how cool it is that crafts don’t have a language … Read More...
Easy to make recycled paper towel tube owl and cat cuties
Over at the blog El hada de papel (yes it’s another one if you are English speaking you will need Google translate for) but really this idea for using paper towel or tp tubes to create cute critters like these … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt flower design
Today I have another fun recycling project that comes to us in another language! Thank you Google Translator!!! See how to make a recycled t-shirt and glitter iron on flower motif over at the blog Pane, Amoure e Creativita.
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How to recycle an old chair into a ladder or trellis
Over at the blog Homeroad there is a great idea on how to turn an old chair into a ladder that makes a great trellis. While there check out Susan’ s great collection of gates that include this “junk” … Read More...
How to make cute birdies with recycled plastic fruit
Don’t these little birdies just make you smile? Want to make a set for yourself to keep you grinning all day? Check out the fab tutorial on how to make recycled plastic fruit birdies over at Maureen’s post at her … Read More...
How to make a recycled grapevine and shirting fabric wreath
This grapevine wreath embellished with little bows of shirting fabric looks so fresh and fun! See the tutorial Alix posted at her blog Mamaka Mills on how to recycle a grape vine wreath into a fresh new one with shirting … Read More...
How to make a recycled board sign with easy crackle finish
Over at the blog Chic n’ Joy there is a tutorial on how to make a crackle finish sign. What’s great about this tutorial is there is nothing really particular you need for it, pretty much everything can be … Read More...
How to make a fabric covered recycled milk carton organizer
Talk about an amazing tutorial! Mel of the blog All Wrapped Up posted not only great step-by-step photos she has drafted up a schematic! But if that wasn’t enough she shared a new word, at least for me, “cartonnage” a … Read More...
How to make a recycled paint chip family tree….with a swing!
Now I know this recycled family tree is mostly made up of paint chips but the best part is the swing! I mean really, shouldn’t every family tree have a swing??? Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth for … Read More...
Combine art and old book pages to make fun collages
Over at the blog EkoDeko there is a wonderful idea for combining art and pages from books into cute cards. While this blog is in another language the tutorial photos are fabulous and easy to see how the clever crafter … Read More...
How to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls
Over at the blog CAMIC designs there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls. I think these are just so colorful and I love how big they are. I could … Read More...
How to upcycle a denim jacket with Inkodye
Check out this cool tutorial on how to upcycle an old denim jacket with Inkodye ( a dye that develops in the sun). I really like this idea in that the traditional dying process seems a bit daunting and involved … Read More...
How to recycle a packing envelope into a super pretty one and make a gift card envelope
Over at the blog My Life Under The Bus Patty shared an easy tutorial on how to recycled a packing envelope into a pretty one with book pages a stamping. I bet we would all love to get something in … Read More...
Bathroom tissue storage idea
These are Tubes By Tony and they are a great way to store your bathroom tissue in a fun and customizable way. Best yet they are made from recycled materials!
How to make scrap yarn art or how to paint with yarn
For a scrap yarn saver like me this is a great idea for using leftover yarn ends to make art. See the great tutorial on how to paint with yarn Leah posted at her blog Zombies Wearing Helmets.
How to make recycled Formica sample tags
Over at the blog Craft Test Dummies there is a great tutorial on how to make theses super pretty tags from Formica samples.
Recycled cardboard makes great giant party decorations
I love the fact this the clever Mom of the blog Pam’s Party and Practical Tips makes things B I G!!!! Check out her post where she shares all sorts of her giant party decorations that are all made from … Read More...