I love mixing type and images and the designers behind the Etsy Store The Paper Gangster do a wonderful job of taking old book pages and printing on them a wide variety of images one I bet would make a … Read More...
How to make framed inspiration wall art
I am so glad that Erica of the blog The Polka-dot Umbrella sent in a link to her wonderful post about how she took the idea of inspiration collages and standard photo frames and made them into wall art. I … Read More...
How to make wine cork plant markers
This is such a cute and easy recycled craft and yes you guessed it involves a bit of libation first! Check out the easy tutorial for making recycled wine cork plant markers by Mandy and posted at the blog My … Read More...
Super website that compiles Estate Sale listings
Do you like to shop estate sales to find old stuff to recycle into you own creations? Well check out EstateSales.org for up to the minute listings of Estate sales in your area.
How to Upcycle scissors
Katie of the blog Punk Project hit a home run with this project! It goes in the file of “no surface left behind” or untouched as it were. See her great tutorial on how to restyle a pair of scissors… Read More...
How to make paint chip art for Easter and Earth Day
This Earth and egg are made with recycled paint chip samples. The Earth is perfect for an Earth Day (April 22 Today!) craft project and the egg, well of course would be super fun for Easter Sunday!!!! ! I could … Read More...
How to make a recycled stamped magnetic memo clip holder
This cute memo clip holder posted by Mel of Mel Designs is made from a whole bunch of recycled things like a paint stick and book pages. See her tutorial on how to make a memo clip holder and whip … Read More...
How to make recycled comic book pendats
Katie of the blog Punk Projects sent in a link to her cute tutorial on how to make recycled comic book pendants. I love these. But you know what it makes me think of doing? Decupaging Easter eggs with comic … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper an Easter garland
Oooooh so cute! I love this photo and I just had to share the wide shot of how this Easter garland was displayed. See how to make the recycled Easter garland over at the blog Sew Homegrown. Thanks for sending … Read More...
How to make a woven recycled cereal box Easter basket
Over at Michele Made me, yes you guessed it Michele made this wonderful Easter Basket that has a wonderful bird’s nest feel to it. See the wonderful tutorial on how to make a recycled cereal box Easter basket that Michele … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box Easter Basket
Bethany sent in this link to the post over at her blog Dream-it-make-it that she shared her tutorial on how to make an Easter basket out of a shoe box. I like how the square shape of the box contrasts … Read More...
How to make plastic containers into bunny treat holders
I just think these plastic containers that got a bunny makeover are just adorable. And I tend to save all plastic containers that come with lids for either crafting or the transport of yummies. Combine both by transforming plain plastic … Read More...
How to make a recycled dog food bag garden tote bag
I think I’m going to have to ask my friends if any of them buy dog food in a bag like this just so I can sew a recycled bag! Kindra sent in this link to her great tutorial on … Read More...
How to make an eggshell flower
Over at the blog Creative Mind there is a fun tutorial for making a spring bouquet of flowers out of one of another symbol of spring, the egg, well the shell at least.
Message in a (recycled of course) Jar Project
Over a the the blog A Nest For All Seasons Amy posted her contribution to A Jar Project. This is when you put a little something pretty and a bit of inspiration into a jar and leave it for someone… Read More...
How to make a 50’s style starburst Easter Egg decoration
Oh I just fell in love with this project and I am going to be going to the old egg stash to whip myself up one of these 50’s style starburst decorations. The clever crafter really got the style right … Read More...
A great idea for turning wrappers into jewelry
Check out this video and earrings available from a company Trashy Earrings. They import these handmade creations that help support women in Honduras.
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Fun video about a recycled art workshop that is fun and inspiring
Over at Alma’s blog Create Out Loud she posted a fun video to promote her aptly named “Child’s Play Workshop“. While there you can check out her fun tutorials for making beaded beads with a cotton ball base… Read More...
How to make a modern art style decorated gift bag and bow
Over at Alexa’s blog The Swell Life there is a swell tutorial on how to use recycled magazine pages to transform a plain gift bag into this modern art style one.
How to make a vintage flower pin topiary
This is the perfect solution to having a collection of something! Why, using it to make it into something else like a fabulous decoration. See how the naughty secretary herself, Jen took her pretty stash of vintage pins and made … Read More...