Over at Altered Upcycling there are cool ideas for making mixed media dolls. They have stencils and a free dowload of tons of faces (we all know how challenging it can be to draw a face!) Pop on over to … Read More...
5 craft ideas to make with recycled greeting cards
I have a bit of an addiction to greeting cards so this list of 5 ways to recycle them is personally one I will be using! Pop on over to the blog The Tip Toe Fairy for 5 tutorials on … Read More...
Clover Hair Pin & Shamrock Accessories tutorials & Patterns
These two Shamrock projects come from Martha Stewart. First is the “Clover Hair Pin” and second is the “Shamrock Headband”! There are templates and instructions for both of these quick last minute and easy hair accessories.
How to make poodle phones
Yes indeed, these are old school WORKING phones and the clever crafter dressed them up to look like poodles! I think they are just too cool! Pop on over to the blog Joanne’s J Spot to see the tutorial on … Read More...
How to make an artichoke out of recycled spoons
I never, ever, ever thought I would ever type the title of this post but, yup, you read it right! You can thank Mona for sending in this link to Craft Klatch where there is a tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to alter a pair of boots into lace-up the side boots
I don’t like my boots to be be loose, I like them snug. I had a great pair of leather boots and they were too wide so I thought I’d try making them snugger by making them lace up the … Read More...
How to make a pegboard art
Yes I call this art! It is so pretty and happy! Pop on over to the blog Punk Project to see how to paint a pegboard and make it art.
How to make a recycled hat purse
Just when you think you are safe to get rid of something you see a great way another clever crafter has used it in a new way that you would actually use. That is the case with this old fur … Read More...
How to make a recycled key holder
There are so many new ideas for using recycled materials in different ways in this project I had to read the post carefully to catch all the clever details. Pop on over to the blog Kriya-tive Kaleidoscope for the tutorial … Read More...
How to make a recycled coffee table window bench
If you happen to be in need of a bench and have a spare coffee table (or score one at a yard sale or curbside) pop on over to the blog Measured and Slow for a great tutorial on how … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater pot holders
Today along with a fun tutorial for this kitchen necessity I love how the photo is half illustration and the pot holders are the photo of the real recycled sweater pot holders. Pop on over to the blog Craft Foxes … Read More...
How to make a paper and doily gift bags
I know I don’t live where it gets snow but I do look forward to spring and these charming gift bags look so cheery and bright. Pop on over to the blog Little Treasures for the tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make a junk mail flower
Can you ever really go wrong with a fun flower project? Especially one that uses up old catalogs and magazines? Pop on over to the blog Grow Creative for the easy tutorial on how to make recycled junk mail flowers… Read More...
How to build a foldable lightbox
If you are one of the peeps that share what you make online and want it to look a bit better a lightbox can really come in handy. Well, you can build one yourself using the great tutorial on how … Read More...
How to use your recycling to print on tea towels
This idea is so simple anyone can do it! I also love how modern it looks!. Pop on over to the blog Leigh Laurel Studios for a fun and easy tutorial on how to use recycled bottle to print circles … Read More...
Recycled tech tutorial
Oh today I have something a bit different. I bet probably all of you have tools or appliances that may break. Why not try fixing them? Pop on over to the blog Super Mom Shares for a great tutorial on … Read More...
How to make an ice lantern
I can’t make this one because all I get is the occasional frost warning but if you live somewhere it does stay below freezing pop on over to the blog So and Dipity for the cool (pun intended) tutorial on … Read More...
How to make a light up greeting card
I am so impressed with this card. The clever crafter of the blog Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shared a great tutorial on how to make an action light up greeting card. I never thought it was that easy. I guess … Read More...
How to make little pants from big ones
OK does this photo not warm your heart or what? This mommy let her little guy get in on the recycled sewing project. Pop on over to the blog Green Issues by Agy to see her tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled sock snowman
Don’t those miss-matched eyes just make this snowman irresistible? Pop on over to the blog It’s Always Autumn for the fun and easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sock snowman.