Because the way I see it, first it was the sheep’s outer coat, then once we sheared or combed it off, we then re-purpose it into things to adorn or keep us warm. And no one I know does it…
Anything made from wool is by definition recycled
Because the way I see it, first it was the sheep’s outer coat, then once we sheared or combed it off, we then re-purpose it into things to adorn or keep us warm. And no one I know does it … Read More...
Tiles Gone Wild: New Directions In Mixed Media Mosaics by Chrissie Grace
Tiles Gone Wild: New Directions In Mixed Media Mosaics by Chrissie Grace is such a fun exploration into using just about everything you can put your hands on and using it in a new way to make fabulous mosaic projects.
I made…
Tiles Gone Wild: New Directions In Mixed Media Mosaics by Chrissie Grace
Tiles Gone Wild: New Directions In Mixed Media Mosaics by Chrissie Grace is such a fun exploration into using just about everything you can put your hands on and using it in a new way to make fabulous mosaic projects.… Read More...
Vinyl Advertising Banners get recycled into all sorts of fun and useful accessories
Vinyl Advertising Banners get recycled into all sorts of fun and useful accessories
Lids and Lips are recycled into Art
Sharon and her husband collaborate to make fun and funky art. Pop on over to their Etsy Shop www.rekindleme.etsy.com to see the whole piece that this fun jar lid and lip detail is from and more of their recycled art.
Lids and Lips are recycled into Art
Sharon and her husband collaborate to make fun and funky art. Pop on over to their Etsy Shop www.rekindleme.etsy.com to see the whole piece that this fun jar lid and lip detail is from and more of their recycled art.
Recycle perfume sample postcards into Christmas tree tags
It is never too soon to start crafting (or saving up recycled craft supplies) for the holidays. macaroniandglitter posted this fun project here for recycling the perfume sample post cards from magazines into interactive holiday cards and ornaments.
Recycle perfume sample postcards into Christmas tree tags
It is never too soon to start crafting (or saving up recycled craft supplies) for the holidays. macaroniandglitter posted this fun project here for recycling the perfume sample post cards from magazines into interactive holiday cards and ornaments.
Plastic necklace beads are melted into shining star earrings
Over at Sweater Surgery, sweaters aren’t the only thing that goes under the knife. See how an old plastic bead necklace gets cut up and melted into a pair of star spangled star earrings perfect to celebrate the 4th of July…
Plastic necklace beads are melted into shining star earrings
Over at Sweater Surgery, sweaters aren’t the only thing that goes under the knife. See how an old plastic bead necklace gets cut up and melted into a pair of star spangled star earrings perfect to celebrate the 4th … Read More...
Old book covers are converted into cool cuffs
Over at Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to make a pair of cuffs from old book covers and in keeping with the term cuffs, old cuff links are used for the closure.
Bridal Lace truly gets upcycled in a colorful way
There is a cool site called 1000 Markets Reclaimed to Fame and it includes tons of individual designers. Popli’s designs really caught my eye. She takes vintage bridal lace and transforms it into very modern and stunning pieces of bold…
Bridal Lace truly gets upcycled in a colorful way
There is a cool site called 1000 Markets Reclaimed to Fame and it includes tons of individual designers. Popli’s designs really caught my eye. She takes vintage bridal lace and transforms it into very modern and stunning pieces of bold … Read More...
Plastic Gift cards keep giving with a recycled magnet project
Over at Clever Nesting there is a fun project on how to turn those plastic gift cards into super cute magnets. I have been saving my used gift cards because it seemed a shame to throw them out but as yet…
How To Transform a CD with Cross Stitch
Connie over at About.com: Cross-stitch posted a fun tutorial on how to combine the classic craft of cross-stitch (one of this crafters personal favorites) with one of the most modern pieces of technology that often ends up in the trash bin-the…
How To Transform a CD with Cross Stitch
Connie over at About.com: Cross-stitch posted a fun tutorial on how to combine the classic craft of cross-stitch (one of this crafters personal favorites) with one of the most modern pieces of technology that often ends up in the trash … Read More...
Recycle your ribbon yarn cardboard tube into a bangle
Over at The Artful Chatterbox there is a cool video showing how to turn the cardboard tube that ribbon yarn comes on into a fun bangle using the ribbon yarn scraps that came on the tube!
Zippy Green Recycled Zipper Bracelet
Reader Amalia Versaci sent me this photo of her way-cool up-cycled zipper bracelet. I love using hardware in jewelry and she really did a great job on this olive green painted zipper slide bracelet. Pop on over to her Photostream to see…