In general prom dresses only get worn once. Why not change that and take your scissors to that beautiful fabric and make a skirt you can wear a bunch. Angela sent in a link to the post at Fleece Fun … Read More...
How to make driftwood
A bunch of you have commented that the link to the post I shared a while back on how to make faux driftwood doesn’t work anymore. I tried it too and it looks like the blog has turned private. So … Read More...
How to make textured vases and a door muffler
Heidi sent in this link to a fun tutorial at Muslin and Merlot on how to make recycled texture vases. While I was there I also spotted something I had never seen before but makes great sense- door mufflers!
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How to “bling” out a cell phone case
You can score the plain cases at the dollar store and have too much fun making them look like this with just about anything using the tutorial on how to make an embellish a cell phone case at the blog … Read More...
Mixed-media doll stencils and fun faces download
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...
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 3D mini quilled card
Yes we all know quilled paper is dimensional so why not put it in a tiny box to protect it and then why not use it as a Birthday card? Pop on over to Instructables to see how to make … Read More...
A bunch of fun organizing ideas with recycled objects
Today’s recycled ideas could not be simpler but boy are they useful! Pop on over to the blog Sewlicious Home Decor for a bunch of quick and easy organizing ideas like this one for using the silverware caddy as a … 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...