Kiko over at Cut Out and keep posted this great how to on making a little notebook out of scraps of recycle paper and junk mail. I really like the fact that all the pieces of paper are not exactly the…
22 More CD recycling projects!
Continuing Friday’s theme of recycled cd’s the blog Interbent has a post of 22 great ideas on things you can make from cd’s. This one using cd’s to make dumbbells is amazing and looks great! For the tutorial on how to…
Chicken wire egg cups
I love, love, love this idea because I love, love, love eggs and chicken wire! Esprit Cabane posted this super cute egg cup project. I am going out to the yard to look for a branch that I can use for…
How to turn a pretty placemat into an inspiring journal or scrapbook
Desiree of the blog Beyond A Garden posted a lovely tutorial on how to recycle a placemat into a journal or scrapbook cover. I could see making one for each member of the family as a kind of “back to school…
How to make a recycled magazine bowl and giveaway
Over at the blog For the Love of Craft Larissa post a great tutorial on how to make a recycled magazine bowl. And not only does she give you the steps to make one yourself you could win hers! Just…
Free Good/Bad Angel Bird Graphics used to recycle a plain white t-shirt
Over at this post at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make iron-ons using this free graphic of good angel and bad angel birds, you know like the ones that sit on your shoulder and help you make decisions.…
Craftbits.com – New Craft Projects
Craftbits.com has just released its latest newsletter which features a whole bunch of member submitted projects. If you want to share your crafts all you have to do is register and login. Users can view your crafts, rate the … Read More...
How to make a scratch off ticket to reveal a surprise
Over at the Artmind blog there is a cool tutorial on how to make a scratch off lottery ticket. Now she doesn’t use recycled images or card stock but that is exactly what popped into my mind when I saw this.…
A new twist on recycling a plastic soda bottle into a stem or necklace
Over at WikiHow there is a super cool and detailed how to on cutting, melting and twisting a plastic bottle into what they call a wire, but could be called cord or rope. They show projects that include a stem…
A Plethora of recycled paper folding patterns
Over at the wonderful blog: Crafting A Green World Autumn Wiggens has collected up a bunch of cool tutorials, including a video on how to fold a CD holder in the shape of a flower. I personally did this with pages…
Dishes get turned on their side to make some pretty mirrors
Monica Ewing of the blog Crafty Nest posted this great tutorial on how to turn some thrift store plates and some craft mirrors into this wonderful collection of beautiful wall decor. Pop on over to this post to check it out.
…Tiny Tool box made from an Altoids Tin
Brenda Ponnay designed and posted over at Alpha Mom the best tutorial on how to make this super cute tiny tool box from an Altoids tin. While she says it’s a good Father’s Day Gift I totally want one for myself!
…Old Quilts (or new ones) “leaf” their old life and grow into new home decor
Design Sponge posted this wonderful leaf project that was created by the design duo of Alyssa and Joslyn Krismer. They use a vintage quilt and fabric that was not usable due to damage but by cutting it into small pieces was…
Old Quilts (or new ones) “leaf” their old life and grow into new home decor
Design Sponge posted this wonderful leaf project that was created by the design duo of Alyssa and Joslyn Krismer. They use a vintage quilt and fabric that was not usable due to damage but by cutting it into small pieces … Read More...
Recycle a tin can, postcards and a suit jacket into a Mixed-Media Journal
Leftover hardware cloth, a soda can, some yarn , an old suit coat, two binder rings, a bunch of sassy fun new tools and some inspiration from the cool book Re-Bound: Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials culminate in…
Pottery Barn Quilt – Sewing Pattern
Ever since Pottery Barn began selling Denyse Schmidt’s Single Girl quilts I’ve wanted one. But at $349.00 for a Full/Queen my acquisition would have to wait. Happily, Denyse is selling the Single Girl quilt pattern so I can make … Read More...
Mixed Bag to Quilt
Diane of Sewman Maniac Quilter just sewed up this wonderful purse using a Nanette pattern Mixed Bag to Quilt. Available at Freda’s Hive Etsy.
Pattern only $9.00 Kit (pattern and fabric) $22.00
[tags]quilt, patterns, purses, bags, Freda’s Hive, fabric[/tags]Birdie Big Blocks quilt pattern
“Perfect for beginners” the product description says. Available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here to view the pattern. $9.00 USD
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Looking for more Bird themed quilt patterns? Check these out on Etsy.