These hats are so cute and the boys are too! Well, tough guy cute if there is such a thing! Cheri of the blog I am Momma Hear Me Roar sent in this link to her awesome project that she … Read More...
How to make a recycled light box for photography
As more of us need to photograph the stuff we make to share it with all ya’ll a light box becomes something very useful. Why not make your own with a recycled box! See how over at this post at … Read More...
How to make a Fleece Scarf Gift Cake
I know you all have seen those diaper gift cakes, well the clever crafter Emily of the blog MLE’s ABC’s whipped up a new spin on this charming presentation. She made fleece scarves and combined them with some recycled elements … Read More...
How to transform a traditional sweater into a rose embellished bolero
Maya sent in this great post on how to transform a standard sweater into a cute rose embellished bolero. See how to do it at this post at the blog Little Treasures.
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How to make vintage style trim bobbins from recycled cardboard
Don’t these look like they are straight out of an antique store? Well the designer of these vintage looking sewing trim bobbins posted a great tutorial how to make them yourself from a bit of recycled cardboard. Pop on over … Read More...
How to make photo blocks from recycle packaging boxes
I love these photo blocks. I have made them out of wood but as the cleaver crafter Bronwyn of the blog Made By Bronwyn states she has a “thrower” so lightweight cardboard boxes were a great substitute. See how she … Read More...
How to make a recycled book purse
I really like how this book purse made. Most of the book purses I have seen have the spine at the bottom of the purse but this one has the spine at the top. Donna of the blog Quilt in … Read More...
How to make a framed crayon initial
I love how modern this framed crayon initial looks! The clever crafter Carol of the blog Frugal Life Project needed teacher gifts. What’s a crafty gal to do? Think about cool things that other crafters had shared and give it … Read More...
Burn Baby Craft-How to singe the eges of satin and organza to make flowers
Over at the blog Little Birdie Secrets there are a who bunch of different styles of flowers made by singing the edges of satin and organza. Pop on over to see the different styles and the how-to. What a great … Read More...
How to make reusable Swiffer Duster Cloths
There is a fabulous tutorial over at the blog Sew Much Ado for this great reusable swiffer cloth. Kick up the recycling by making it out of an old flannel shirt!
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Cereal box and Sunday Comics Father’s Day Gift Bag
I go through at least one cereal box a week so I could make lots of these gift bags. See how at this post. I do think it’s “funny” that this is the second project you readers have sent … Read More...
How to crayon etch on metal tins
I don’t know about you but I save all those metal tins that mints and things come in. I didn’t know you could “DIY” etch metal until Rebecca sent in this link to her wonderful tutorial on how to make … Read More...
How to make a recycle wood striped frame
As the blog name states- Sawdust and Paper Scraps- this clever crafter is mighty handy with the wood scraps. This is a great idea for using all those little bits of trim and wood that are always left over from … Read More...
How to recycle an umbrella into yarn
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 to … Read More...
Recycle your old shoes into…new shoes!
Over at the blog Grosgrain there is a super cute idea for transforming some old shoes into fabulous new ones. Pop back to this post to see how the cherries are made and there is the link to how to … 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...
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...
How to recycle a juice carton into a cute gift box
Over at the CHA craft site there is this cute tutorial for how to turn a orange juice carton into a fun little gift box with a handle. Thanks Marisa for sending in this fun recycling project!
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15 lighting recycling repurposing and upcycling ideas
Over at the blog Web Ecoist they have put together a great collection of repurposing of objects into some really great lighting designs. The variety of designs goes from super simple to very intricate all super cleaver and interesting.
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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...