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 … 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.
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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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Upcycle Legos with paper into anything with a cool new paper punch
Since it’s Cyber Monday I thought I’d post about a cool new tool you will be able to score (well punch) that you can use to recycle your Legos into new things, anything your imagination can come up with! OK, … Read More...
Recycle that ornament box into a festive Christmas decoration
How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron
Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Featured at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial … Read More...
Raid the pantry for some fun fall decor
Now I’ve seen the jars that are filled with all the ingredients to make cookies but this was new to me, fill a jar with beans, corn and things form the pantry in fall colors for a Thanksgiving decoration. See … Read More...
An “I Am Thankful Scroll” made from recycled materials
This is such a cute idea, make a thankful scroll out of recycled materials. It really makes you think. Pop on over to the Making Books Blog to read more about it.
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Recycle VHS tapes into pretty flowers or Christmas present bows
These cute flowers are made with VHS tape! How cool is that? Well when I saw this I thought that these would make great recycled bows from holiday gifts. Pop on over to CraftStylish for a ton of ideas on … Read More...
Turn your fancy glassware upside down for fun holiday decor
I just scored some of these little battery tea lights at the 99 cents store because in my house an open flam is not a good idea with all the fiber and fabric that’s flying around. This is such a … Read More...
Retro kitschy style recycled vase made from thread cone and cd
I love the kitschy quality of this craft project. I feel like it would have been something my grandmother would have made if cds were around back then. Maybe it’s the pretty pink color? I don’t know but I love … Read More...
Recycle a branch into a wishbone inspired necklace
Over at the blog B Organic there is a little tutorial to make a wishbone inspired necklace from a little stick. So simple yet so charming and perfect to remind us to be thankful for all the beauty in nature.… Read More...
Traditional and some not so traditional ways to recycle a bottle
Over at Boisdale there are some traditional ways to recycle a bottle like glasses, vases and terrariums and then some not so traditional like the one pictured here as a computer accessory.
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Recycle postage stamps into cute cupcake topper flags and Mail Art Call Out
I have saved cool postage stamps from mail I have received and they are just sitting in a box. Now I know what I can do with them! These cupcakes were made for an event to celebrate the release of … Read More...