This is so pretty and simple! Pop on over to the blog Homework, Today’s assignment: be inspired for a tutorial on how to make garland style gift wrap out of bits of fabric and a very unexpected sorce for recycled … Read More...
How to make a peace on Earth painted globe
I am so going to make this! Well, first I have to score myself an old globe at the thrift store! Pop on over to the blog Endlessly Inspired to see how to paint words on a globe.
How to make a recycled map pop up travel journal video
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And if you would like the step by step directions on how to stitch the pages and do the origami Turkish map fold pop on over to Craftside.
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How to make water marbled drawer knobs
Over at the blog the Pink Doormat there is a great tutorial on how to water marble old drawer knobs with nail polish. I have seen this technique used on paper but never thought about using it for dressing … Read More...
Fun idea: Use a recycled cheese grater to display your earrings
Over at the blog Organized 31 there is this fun tip for turning a cheese grater into a great way to display your earrings. Hmm I think I’ll just have to go clean out that drawer I have of … Read More...
How to make bubble wrap hopscotch game
The clever crafter over at the blog Literary Inspired shared a tutorial on how to make a hopscotch game out of bubble wrap. She used new perforated bubble wrap but I bet all of us have some in our … Read More...
How to make junk mail art
Over at the blog Grow Creative there is a fun and I bet kind of zen tutorial on how to make recycled junk mail art. If you like cutting stuff up and putting it back together a little bit … Read More...
How to make recycled paper tube minions
I don’t tend to watch too many animated kids movies but I have seen the first Despicable Me and these little minion characters are too cute. Pop on over to the blog mollymoo for a tutorial on how to make … Read More...
How to make a recycled zipper bracelet
Making things with recycled zippers is just about my favorite recycled craft material (see last week’s beer can pin cushion post) so when the clever blogger over at Craft and Fun posted a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
How to make upcycled art refrigerator magnets
If you are like me and get lots of refrigerator magnets filled with advertising that you don’t need then today’s project is for you. I am on the “make something everyday” plan and these little fridge magnets make the perfect … Read More...
How to recycle a puzzle with a bit of Zentangle Art
Oh I love this! I love it because I love Zentangling and I love rearranging things. You too? Pop on over to Keep Calm and Craft On to see how to draw some Zentangles on a recycled kid’s puzzle.
How to make a vinyl watchband
Over at the blog Henry Happened there is a great way to upcycle a watch with a new watch band made with clear vinyl. This technique would be great with all sorts of broken bits of jewelry.
How to make recycled plastic bottle plant holders
If you are thinking about adding some flowers to your space and want to hang them why not try these cute hanging pots made from recycled plastic bottles. See the full recycled plastic bottle hanging flower pot tutorial over at … Read More...
How to make a recycled loom and a recycled t-shirt yarn woven trivet
Over at the blog Tip Toe Fairy there are two great tutorials. One tutorial is how to make a loom and then how to weave a recycled t-shirt yarn trivet. Oh and she also shows you how to make … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle into a faux pottery pitcher
Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever … Read More...
How to make a recycled pill bottle flower
Over at the blog About Family Crafts there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled pill bottle flower. I bet this would make a fun container for hiding in the lawn like Easter eggs. I can … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt woven rug
OK, now I could have posted the super cute finished photo of the t-shirt braided rug that you will find over at the blog My Poppet but this photo was too amazing! But if you would like a great tutorial … Read More...
How to make a kitty garland out of recycled magazines
I would have to say garlands are the trend for this year (and maybe last year too) and I have made several. They are a great way to decorate a big space very easily and they lend themselves to words … Read More...
How to make recycled cupboard door mixed media art
I never thought about old cupboard doors as a base to make art but Shelly of the blog Sow and Dipity did! See how she recycled cupboard doors into some cool art and mixed media decorations.
How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow
I could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.