Kristin of the blog Lu Bird Baby sent in this super cute tutorial on how to sew little beanies from a recycled t-shirt. I think I will be making these for myself and my friends! Thanks Kristin!
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An old metal veggie steamer makes a great base for a burlap flower wreath
This is just so charming pop on over to the blog Toteally Posh to see a fab transformation of an old veggie steamer and some burlap into some charming decor.
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Turn a stuffed animal into an Easter Basket
Secret storage boxes made from recycled books
Looking for a way to hide this or that? Pop on over to Secret Storage Books and pick one that suits your mood! They have them categorized by topic and you can pick from some great (and funny) titles. I … Read More...
How to make recycled wool felted sweater coasters
Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a wonderful tutorial for making some recycled woven coasters. I love the mix of the wool felted sweaters and quilting cottons. Thanks Colleen for sending in your great project!
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Old alarm clock parts do their time as art now
Craft supplies from the compost bin (or just before they go in)
Wow! I never would have thought of trying to use a craft punch with food but this clever blogger- Bloomize (blooming ideas for living ) tried punching the outer peals from garlic. So pretty and delicate. Be sure to pop … Read More...
Lots and lots of great recycling ideas
I am afraid I don’t know the name of this site because it is in another language but there are a whole bunch of great recycling crafts and stuff for around the house and more like these ideas to use … Read More...
Plastic gift cards cut into a checker board
Jennifer sent in a link to this cute Etsy shop that features tons of wonderful designs made from recycled plastic gift cards. This checkerboard with barista game pieces was my absolute fave! Pop on over to her shop Jupita to … Read More...
How to recycle last year’s date book into a tool and supply journal
Eileen Hull over at the blog Thoughts From My Studio came up with this great way to take last year’s date book and turn it into a record of her markers and punches and things she already has so when … Read More...
Recycle a cd case into a classy gift card box
Over at the blog Chica and Jo there is a wonderful tutorial on how to recycle a cd holder into a gift card box. I do love the irony here in that the gift card they happen to feature is … Read More...
Book Review: Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic
Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic
By
Tracie Lampe
This book should be called the “Encyclopedia of plastic bag recycling” it is packed full of techniques using recycled plastic bags and then once you have tried all the cool … Read More...
A new way to play with those old board game cards
Katie of the blog Punk Projects just sent in this super cute and easy tutorial for making little notebooks from monopoly cards. I have been saving these and I think I will be whipping myself up a bunch of these … Read More...
When the jeans don’t fit you must…recycle them into House Slippers
Over at the Etsy store AnnyMay has turned denim jeans into cute mary jane style slippers. I love when you can take one garment that maybe doesn’t fit or has gone out of style and with a few stitches turn … Read More...
How to mosaic a garden ball by recycling a bowling ball
Betty of the blog Altered Expressions certainly altered a bowling ball in a beautiful way! Pop on over to her blog to check out her directions. Oh and if you are looking for another “look” in bowling ball mosaics pop … Read More...
Plate up a beautiful “stained glass” window
Cindi of the blog Beyond the Picket Fence sent in this great idea of simply gluing lovely colored glass plates to a window to create a “stained glass” look. So simple yet so pretty.
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St. Patrick’s Day Blarney Stone from…a stone!
OK this may be obvious but all you need to do is grab a rock and paint it using the fun tutorial found over at Kaboose. Now “recycling” a rock is well, I suppose a bit of a stretch here … Read More...
Review: The Purplebook Green: An Eco-friendly Online Shopping Guide
The Purplebook Green: An Eco-friendly Online Shopping Guide
By
Hillary Mendelsohn and Ian Anderson
This is a very cool book packed full of great info and ideas.
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Zip up some great fashion with recycled zipper projects
Over at Threadbanger there is a great collection of recycled zipper projects that include jewelry, clothing and home dec. This simple choker is my favorite but there are some really pretty flowers and some really crazy/wild stuff. Zip over there … Read More...
Recycle a large shirt into a little dress
Over at the blog Blue Print Crafts Jordan is celebrating Nation Craft month by going green and is posting all sorts of green crafts. She kicks off the month with this cute little dress made from a mens shirt. I … Read More...