This just “blew me away” (just like the wind did to this umbrella)! The (in my humble opinion) brilliant Eva of the blog Mademoiselle Chaos sent in this post where she spun an umbrella into yarn! You have got … Read More...
Handbags are transformed into stylish wall art
I believe that a collection of anything can be pretty but when you start out with lovely things the effect of a group of them is positively stunning.
Such as in this case where the designer at the blog Sassy … Read More...
How to make mushrooms from recycled leather scraps
If you read this blog on a regular basis then you know I love mushrooms. And I have posted (I think) one other leather recycling project, so when I saw this super cute leather mushroom project I fell in love! … Read More...
Win a Copy of Green Craft Magazine
The creative and talented people of Stampington & Company have done it again! Their magazines (which I think are the quality of a book really) are just beautiful and so inspiring. Green Craft is no exception! Would you like to … Read More...
Happy Mother’s Day! Gift cones
Those crafty peeps at the blog Eco Green Crafts have a great tutorial and pattern to make these recycled paper bag cones. Like the artwork too? They’ve got that there too!
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Spring wreath tutorial using leftovers from past projects
Over at the blog Tea Rose Home there is a wonderful tutorial for making this lovely spring wreath. It is made using leftovers from her past projects. Love that because I always have extra supplies and samples from past projects. … Read More...
Recycled soda can coasters
I collect unusual soda and drink cans that have cool art on them. This is a great idea to use them while I am drinking my next craft supply! The tutorial is posted over at the blog Diva Schmivas.… Read More...
Recycled decupage light bulb birds
Over at the blog Crafts by Amanda there is this super cute project of making birds from old light bulbs. Pop on over to see Amanda’s great tutorial and the flock she made in a rainbow of colors, they are … Read More...
Win an iTop for identifying recycled elements
Over at Julie McGuffee’s blog Life in the Craft Lane she is having a contest to see who can identify all the recycled elements she used to make thes great little pieces. The winner will get an iTop!
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Mixed-media recycled earrings from Objects and Elements
Over at the Objects and Elements blog they celebrated Earth Day with a post that featured a couple of really pretty earring designs. I really love the use of recycled lace in this pair. Pop on over to check them … Read More...
An oh so pretty new spin on a classic recycling project-tinted jar votives
Over at the blog Gingerbread Snowflakes there is a really pretty spin on turning Jars into vases and votives. This cleaver crafter tinted Mod Podge to give her glass jars pretty pastel colors that look like vintage glass.
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How to make the cutest recycled paper flowers
I simply love these flowers. They look like ranunculus to me and those are just about my favorite flower! If you love them too pop on over to the blog T. Matthews Fine Art for the wonderful tutorial. Thanks for … Read More...
Recycle those bill envelopes into origami boxes
Over at the blog Zakka Life there is a wonderful tutorial on how to recycle those bill envelopes into a cute box!
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Looking for more Paper folding crafts? Check out these … Read More...
How to make boy and girl style ear flap beanies from t-shirts
Kristin of the blog Lu Bird Baby sent in this super cute tutorial on how to sew little beanies from a recycled t-shirt. I think I will be making these for myself and my friends! Thanks Kristin!
Looking for more … Read More...
An old metal veggie steamer makes a great base for a burlap flower wreath
This is just so charming pop on over to the blog Toteally Posh to see a fab transformation of an old veggie steamer and some burlap into some charming decor.
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Turn a stuffed animal into an Easter Basket
Secret storage boxes made from recycled books
Looking for a way to hide this or that? Pop on over to Secret Storage Books and pick one that suits your mood! They have them categorized by topic and you can pick from some great (and funny) titles. I … Read More...
How to make recycled wool felted sweater coasters
Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a wonderful tutorial for making some recycled woven coasters. I love the mix of the wool felted sweaters and quilting cottons. Thanks Colleen for sending in your great project!
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Old alarm clock parts do their time as art now
Lots and lots of great recycling ideas
I am afraid I don’t know the name of this site because it is in another language but there are a whole bunch of great recycling crafts and stuff for around the house and more like these ideas to use … Read More...