Amanda sent in this cool video she shot of Christopher Lee sharing his thoughts and tutorial on how he makes recycled bottle vases.
How to make a plastic grocery bag Valentine wreath
Hehe I could go for another “heart” comment but really, that is going to get old. All I have to say is this is a great heart wreath made from plastic grocery bags. It is made in a bit of … Read More...
How to sew raw-edge applique flowers on the bottom edge of jeans
Bloomin’ good I must say! Check out this excellent tutorial for how to sew raw-edge applique on the bottom edge of a pair of denim pants. Jenny included a great tip for removing the inside seam with her design. Check … Read More...
How to make gelatin prints with found objects
Over at the blog Bloom, Bake and Create there is a cool tutorial on how to make gelatin prints with found objects. Lynda posts a whole bunch of her finished prints for lots of inspiration!
How to make a recycled sweater Valentine heart wreath
This is so pretty for so many reasons! I love the red and white color combo and the heart shape, but most of all that it’s made from recycled sweaters, fabric and a wire hanger! See how to make a … Read More...
How to recycle jars into pretty paper flower embellished containers
Over at the blog Homework Today’s Assignment: Be Creative- there is this charming project. Read how to recycle some plain jars into some lovely storage containers embellished with pretty paper cut flowers.
How to recycle an old framed picture into a ribbon board
Over at the blog I “heart” Nap Time there is a fun tutorial sent in by Jamielyn on how to make a ribbon board from an old framed picture. She uses it to organize and display hair bows. Too cute … Read More...
How to turn old bits of paper and tiles into great new coasters
Rachel of the blog My Chic Life whipped up these great coasters and she shared her great tutorial on how to make recycled paper and tile coasters over at this post. Wouldn’t these make a great hostess gift that you … Read More...
How to decorate with this and that
Check out this fun idea to take bits of this and that, paint it all one or two colors and you’ve got yourself a festive decoration. The clever crafter Becky of the blog Patchwork Posse sent in this link to … Read More...
How to make paper cloth
This is an interesting tutorial sent in by Lynda of the blog Bloom, Bake& Create on how to make paper cloth. I think I’m going to be putting this project on my New Year’s to try list for sure!
How to weave a recycled wrapping paper basket
I don’t know about you but I feel so guilty about throwing Christmas wrapping paper away. Well, Becky posted this great idea and tutorial for recycling the wrapping paper into a woven basket. Check out her tutorial for weaving a … Read More...
How to make Bubbly Bistro Chairs from Champagne Cages Video
Another post-drinking craft!!! Now that the champagne cork has been popped and the toasts have been made, there’s recycled crafting to be done! Tamara of the aptly named blog “The Tamara Blog” sent in this link to her post featuring … Read More...
Happy New Year’s Eve Recycled Glitter Ball
Katherine of the blog Krafty Kat sent in this great New Year’s Eve glitter ball she designed with recycled plastic bottle lids. Pop (cork???) on over to this post at Krafty Kat for the tutorial. Happy New Year all you … Read More...
Toilet paper tubes NEVER looked so pretty
I think this has got to be one of the prettiest recycling projects from one of the most ordinary and non attractive items ever! Yup, people those are toilet paper tubes! Over at the blog Homemade Mamas you too can … Read More...
How to decorate a plain hanger with a bit of yarn
I really can’t believe I found this tutorial! A friend just gave me a whole bunch of those plastic (not so pretty) hangers and this is the perfect solution to make them colorful and interesting. Pop on over to the … Read More...
How to make a recycled plaid tablecloth flower
Over at the blog With Joy there is a cute tutorial on how to make this recycled table cloth and tulle flower embellishment. I also just love she turned a strip of the tablecloth into a fancy draw string for … Read More...
How to make a recycled cd and fabric rosette flower
I post quite a few flower tutorials here, all I can say is I love making recycled this and that flowers. This one is totally new! At least it is to me so I was so happy Carla of the … Read More...
How to recycle a bracelete into a new necklace
I love turning one piece of jewelry into another so when I spotted this idea on how to convert a bracelet into a necklace with a bit of ribbon I just had to share it with you all! Pop on … Read More...
How to make soda can embossed and colored ornaments
Jenny sent in this cute tutorial posted at Craft Test Dummies for some cute ornaments made from soda (or other……hehe) cans. Holiday cheer, kind of like having your cake and eating it too.
Recycle wood chunks into your favorite holiday word
Over at the blog Recaptured Charm the clever crafter Lisa made word blogs from some old wood scraps and a bit of paint and paper. Check out her cute words at this post.