Why should your tech equipment be boring? Follow this great tutorial over at The Object Project to recycle that plain camera strap into something with style.
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Recycle old belts into a floorcloth
Dudecraft posted this photo and asked for suggestions on how to make it. There are some great ideas there. I love the look of this, kind of industrial/quilt/wood floor like. I personally would go with the gluing method.
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Recycle those cloths right down to the tag!
Over at Inhabit there are these pillows by Pieces of You made with vintage clothing tags. I have saved some tags that either had a cool graphic or were a cool name. I could not figure our what to do … Read More...
How to recycle a drinking straw into seed bead storage
I am a storage and organizing junkie. It is so cool when you can store your craft items in a way that you can also look at them and enjoy them even when you aren’t using them. How pretty and … Read More...
Recycled Book Review: Build It! With Pallets
Build It! With Pallets is a fun little book. If you are a handy sort and like to build stuff out of found wood pallets this is a great source for how-to projects. There are great instructions with nice little … Read More...
Stemware and plates are recycled into a great cupcake 3-tiered stand
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Check out this fun spin on one of my favorite serving display pieces. At the blog Punky & Me there is a great tutorial so you can make one too!
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Salvage bits from vintage fabric and recycle them into bold decor
These just make me smile. They remind me of that wild wall paper that used to be in kitchens back in the day. If you have a big and bold bit of vintage fabric that’s looking for a remake, why … Read More...
How to recycle your sewing and knitting supplies into a wreath
This is sew pretty! What a great way to recycle your old tools and supplies into a really cute wreath decoration. I was also thinking this would be a great way to put together a gift for a new crafter. … Read More...
Recycled Wine cork Reindeer Christmas ornament
OK you may think all my recycled crafts require a drink first, but no. This cute reindeer is a snap to make with a great tutorial that can be found over at Chica and Jo.
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Recycling for next year’s Christmas tree is my new year’s resolution
The super crafty Pattie of the super fun blog Pattiewack posted this photo a while back but it seems like it would take a bit of time to save all the empty green bottles up to make this Christmas tree … Read More...
Scrap fabric Christmas tree
Make a super easy Christmas tree from a bit of burlap(or anything really you have leftover) to decorate for the holidays. Read how at the blog Red Writing.
If you’ve ever looked at your pile of leftover fabric and … Read More...
How to make a fabric scrap Christmas tree
We all end up with scraps of left over fabric form our sewing and craft projects. Why not turn them into a fun and easy holiday decoration? Over at the blog All Things Heart and Home there is a great … Read More...
Recycle Christmas cards into a festive banner decoration
Want to transform last year’s Christmas cards into this year’s decoration, follow this tutorial over at Outside The Margins and you’ll be sitting back and sipping hot cocoa enjoying your new decoration in a flash.
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All sorts of stuff is recycled to make this amazing tiny Antiquary
This is probably the most intricate project I have seen and to go along with it the most extensive tutorial on how to make it. Pop on over to this post at Keith LoBue’s blog Stuffsmith to see the amazing … Read More...
Got an empty tin can, wire and fuzzy yarn? Craft up a Christmas Tree
I love making Christmas trees and this is positively a wonderful tutorial that makes a super pretty tree. Pop on over to the blog Jane Avion to check it out!
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Recycle Target plastic bags into a cute Wreath
You can easily recycle Target plastic bags into a cute wreath by following eco-friendly crafting ideas, such as those shared by Kiwi Magazine Online. Using old plastic bags is a great way to reduce waste and create something decorative for … Read More...
How to recycle a plastic straw into a little heart
Hey after you finish your fancy coffee drink wash out that nice big straw and transform it into cute little hearts with just a few snips. I saw this and though about making a garland with them? Not sure it … Read More...
Recycled Book Review: 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew By Garth Johnson
1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse
Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew
By
Garth Johnson
OK so you are into recycling and crafting. Want 1000 really cool ideas? This is the book for you.
It is the kind of book that just gets … Read More...
Recycle the trash to make little votive tealight covers
These delicate votive covers are made with thread but the supplies used to make them are the packaging left over from last night’s dinner! Pop over to the blog Wedding Bee for a great tutorial. They would make a great … Read More...
Baby Alphabet blocks get recycled with a bit (or a lot) of glitter
I love using toys that kids have out grown and turning them into new and sparkly decorations! See how to turn old baby blocks into fun and festive decorations at the blog Art Glitter.
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