Got some scraps of lace and a cookie cutter? Then you can whip up this heart garland. See how to make a lace heart garland over at the blog Michele Made Me. I can see doing this for all sorts … Read More...
How to make a recycled quiver to dress up your dog for Valentine’s Day
Doesn’t this picture just make you go awwww?! Well what pooch wouldn’t look cut sporting a quiver of Valentine arrows? See how to make a recycled paper towel arrow holder for your dog over at Erika’s blog Sew Doggy Style.… Read More...
How to make recycled tissue box and styrofoam tray Valentines
Can I tell you how giddy I am about seeing these cute Valentines? Why you may ask other than the fact that they are darling? Because The clever crafter of the blog Michele Made Me has figured out how to … Read More...
How to make recycled newspaper hearts
These are just too charming for words. And talk about easy! Pop on over to Kathryn’s blog The Pickled Herring for the great tutorial on how to make recycled newspaper hearts she posted.
From drawers to wall art
My kindred spirit Amy of the blog A Nest For All Seasons who, like me, loves to score stuff in the “free zone” as I call it (which is the space between the road and the sidewalk). Amy worked her … Read More...
How to recycle and restyle a long sweater into a cropped one
The clever mommy to be x3 needed to remake an old sweater that had a few holes into a new one she could sport while crafting a baby in her tummy. Check out her great tutorial for the sweater refashioning … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater Infinity Scarf
Cozy on up and check out this great tutorial sent in by Erin on how to sew an infinity scarf from a recycled sweater posted at the blog The Runcible Spoon.
Recycled Hanger and T-shirt Chinese New Year wall hanging
The Chinese New Year is such a fun time to make crafts and decorations for. Check out this bright red wall hanging made from a hanger (OK I’m giggling typing that) and a t-shirt. For the tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Fake Firecracker Wall Hanging
With treats inside! I love this recycle project for so many reasons. First its Chinese New Year of the Rabbit theme and that it’s made from recycled toilet and paper towel tubes! Pop on over to the post Stephanie sent … Read More...
Customize your bicycle seat
Whether your bicycle seat is new and just needs a bit of a personal touch or in need of repair this is a great idea. Take your scraps and stitch a few hearts or another motif you like. Your tooshie … Read More...
How to make wine cork covered pens
Yes my crafty peeps another fabulous craft that involves first enjoying a cocktail first! This one sent in by Jeromina of the blog Paper, Plate, and Plane. She posted a great little tutorial for covering a pen with wine corks… Read More...
Silver Doilies made from the inside of coffee bags
Sometimes we forget to look on the inside of an object we tend to discard for the possibility of a pretty material to use in our projects. Well, Rose sent in this link to a pretty and sparkly doily made … Read More...
How to make a recycled ruffled and pocket pillow
Over at the blog Hungry Hippie there is the tutorial on how to make this too cute rainbow ruffled pillow with an iPod pocket on the back. Check out Natalie’s super pictures and sewing instructions for this denim and t-shirt … Read More...
Totally tubular treat tree made from a T. P. tube!
I just love my alliteration, almost as much as I love T. P. tube crafts. And this one sent in by Heidi of the blog Speckless is soooo cute. Check out her awesome tutorial on how to turn a paper … Read More...
How to make a recycled dog collar…..literally!
OK first pick yourself up off the floor when you stop giggling at this great and appropriate blog name-Sew Doggy Style. Then pop on over for Erika’s super easy tutorial on how to make a recycled collar for your dog… Read More...
Upcycle coloring book pages into paintings
Uh….WOW! Totally mastered the art of kitsch. Over at Katie’s blog Punk Projects there is a super fun and easy tutorial on how to paint coloring book pages and make them look like awesome art!
How to make Valentine Pom Pom warm and gentle Fuzzies
Can you say cute? I say too cute! Who wouldn’t love to get one of these little pom pom fuzzies? See how to make cute little pom pom valentine fuzzies over at the blog Speckless.
Looking for more pom pom … Read More...
How to make a necklace with a recycled bra underwire and a bit of crochet
If you could see me right now you would see me jumping up and down with excitement over this brilliant bit of recycling! Pop on over to the blog Little Treasures to see the tutorial on how to turn a… Read More...
Great idea for recycling bits of emboidery
Over at the blog Five Green Acres I spotted this pretty bit of reverse applique made from a bit of recycled embroidery found in a thrift store. Reverse embroidery is a great sewing technique useful when you want to incorporate … Read More...
How to make recycled tape measure and button bracelet cuffs
Why make one when you have yards of material? A collection of something can be so fun. See how to make bracelets from a recycled tape measure and buttons over at the blog Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at our Crafty … Read More...