Gives new meaning to the phrase “see you in the funnies” I love using male images combined with “fru fru” things like lace and hearts. It just makes me giggle. The Crafty Pirate sent in this great tutorial for whipping … Read More...
Tea set and flowers that are made from recycled magazines
How to transform a traditional sweater into a rose embellished bolero
Maya sent in this great post on how to transform a standard sweater into a cute rose embellished bolero. See how to do it at this post at the blog Little Treasures.
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Watch a fun video on how to make a wine cork wreath
Niki of the aptly named blog Niki In Stitches made a jazzy video on how to make a recycled cork wreath. watch the video.
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How to make a floor mat from straw trivets
Ana of the blog I Made It So sent in this great project she whipped (stitched) up from a bunch of thrift store straw trivets. She turned straw trivets
into a doormat. Pop on over to this post to see … Read More...
How to make a write on/wipe off calendar
This a great idea being that our lives are always changing, why shouldn’t our schedule boards? See how to recycle a frame with glass into a changeable calendar over at this post. Not only can you change what you … Read More...
How to make a knotted embellished T-shirt
Stylin’ for sure. I love the way the Cheri of the blog “I am Momma Hear me roar” recycled two t-shirts and made this super stylish new one. Pop on over to this post at her blog to get the … Read More...
How to recycle an old clip board into a new stylish one
How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!
Camillia of the blog Family Chic sent in a great post about spray painting old candle sticks black that’s a super idea. But I thought I would read on at her blog and I suggest you do too. Read about … Read More...
How to make a recycled glass and spoon vase/votive holder
I always get such a giggle with silverware recycled projects. Not sure why but I do. Especially the forks with the tines all curly. Pam sent in this link to a fun project using spoons and a glass to make … Read More...
Barbed Wire Sculptures
Over at the blog Courage to Create there are a bunch of wonderful pieces of yard art made out of recycled barbed wire. What a transformation. Cutting edge (pun intended) I must say!
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Make floating candles with recycled scraps of candles and egg shells
How charming are these little floating votives made from recycled candle bits and cast in egg shells. See how to make them over at the blog Inbaliya sent in by Inball.
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How to make a recycled cd and pressed flower mandala
Shanti of the blog Twig and Toadstool sent in this link to a charming project that uses a bit of nature and a bit of high tech and combines them into a lovely project. She made a whole bunch of … Read More...
Penny for your thoughts? Well, actually to recycle it into a necklace
Over at Just Something I Made she has a great tutorial for turning a few cents into pretty necklace pendants.
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How to make a scrap fabric Bow-tie hair clip
Hair accessories are all over the place and the clever crafter of the blog Jenny’s Thrifty Thoughts posted a very (and I do mean very) thorough tutorial on how to make this cute bow-tie hair clip from a scrap of … Read More...
Sprinkler recycled into a towel bar
What a charming recycling project the clever upcycler of the blog Junk Camp turned an old sprinkler into a cute towel rack. Pop on over to her blog to see more recycling ideas.
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How to make a recycled fishing pole
The clever crafter of the blog …imagine childhood really got their creativity on in the materials they recycled to create a charming fishing pole.
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How to turn a curler into a cuff
I had no idea curlers came in a size big enough to make a cuff style bracelet but here you have it. Pop on over to PS I made this to see lots more fun projects.
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How to recycle cut flowers into a dried Rose Basket
I feel the same way as Mariska does about when fresh cut flowers have past their prime. I don’t want to see them go! She posted a great tutorial on how to keep them around in a really pretty way. … Read More...
How to make a sand covered pencil cup and paperweight from a plastic jar
Are you thinking I’ve lost my mind? What does this adorable dog have to do with recycled crafts? Well pop on over to Macaroni and glitter and you can see a video of this guy and his housemate helping their … Read More...