Today is an another twofer recycled craft project. Pop on over to the link Ashley sent in to the blog 3 Little Greenwoods for not 1 but 2 tutorials that are great for dressing up anything! One tutorial is how … Read More...
How to make Pantains (Curtains made from pants!)
I love when a crafter is as crafty with their words as they are with their creations. Doesn’t the word “pantains” just make you smile? If you have the need to make a mini set of curtains why not try … Read More...
How to make a crocheted Barbie hammock
Sometimes crafting toys and doll accessories can be a great way to try out projects on a small scale like when you are learning new knit or crochet stitches. That is just what Lynn of the blog Happier Than A … Read More...
How to make a recycled denim pocket pillow
Using the pocket part of a pair of jeans in projects is so fun. I really like how Pam used a modified log cabin/ crazy quilt style to make concentric squares to frame the pocket. Pop on over to the … Read More...
How to make recycled tp tube wall art
I have to believe that since you all keep crafting and sending in links to the cool projects you are making with recycled tp tubes you all want to keep reading about them. I personally love them and can’t believe … Read More...
How to make faux embroidery with puff paint
When I first saw this darling Matryoshka embellished bag I thought it was embroidered, but no! Pop on over to the link Laura sent in to the blog Over The Apple Tree for the easy tutorial on how to dress … Read More...
How to make a recycled box gift bag
Sometimes you need a sturdy gift bag for something heavy or you just want it to coordinate. Either way pop on over to the link Tamara sent in to the blog ETCetorize for a fun tutorial on how to make … Read More...
How to make an “adopt me” leash cozy sign
This is brilliant! I bet anyone who fosters dogs for adoption would love to have one of these! So whether you are one of the great people who do foster dogs before their adoption of just like to craft for … Read More...
How to make cute teacher appreciation gift boxes
What a great summer time craft project and a great way to get ahead on back to school gifts that you will surely need for all your kid’s teachers, coaches and caregivers. Pop on over to the link Josie sent … Read More...
How to make a booze bottle bird feeder
Oh how I love alliteration and this project! Pop on over to the link Tricia sent in to the blog Upcycled Stuff where there is a tutorial on how to make recycled bottles and plates into a bird feeder.… Read More...
How to make recycled tp tube bracelets
It ‘s a good thing the tp tubes are a virtual endless supply as the ideas of what to make with them seem endless (and cute!). Pop on over to the post sent in by Michelle to Mollymoo where there … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Door Hanger
Recycle some cardboard packaging with some stamping, heat embossing and metal embellishments for a lovely home décor door hanger. Find directions over on the Rainbow Crafty Kari blog. I love how she totally changes the look of her embellishments … Read More...
How to make a recycled cork owl and pussycat
I kind of giggle when a clever crafter comes up with a way to take an adult item (Wine corks and champagne corks) and turn them into a cut toy for the kiddos. Michelle sent in a link to … Read More...
How to make a decorative plastic bag holder
Plastic bags can overrun your house. Try as we might to bring fabric bags to stores when we shop inevitably we end up with some plastic ones and we keep them for trash or other uses. Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a vintage clipboard display
I call this perfect timing! I was just trimming a tree in my yard so I have some nice pieces of wood that could use to make this innovative project sent in by Connie. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
How to make a recycled paint swatch tag inspired by the book Packaging Your Crafts
Tags are a fun thing to make and the book Packaging Your Crafts is filled with tons of great tag and wrapping ideas for your crafts. I was inspired by this page that had striped recycled tags.
I used recycled … Read More...
How to make a light up bib necklace with recycled denim
If you like your “bling” to really “bling” as in light up you will love this post sent in by Agy of the blog Green Issues by Agy that features the tutorial on how to make a light up bib … Read More...
How to embroider a plastic flower pot
I simply love finding new surfaces to stitch on and that is just what Maria sent in. Check out the blog Infinity Blend for a a great tutorial on how to stitch on a plastic flower pot. I can’t … Read More...
How to make wooden backdrops
Since so many of you were interested in the faux driftwood project I featured I bet you will like this link Nikki sent in tho the blog Tikkido where there is a great tutorial on how to make weathered wood … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic tray wall mirror
At first glance this looks like a beautiful glass piece and maybe even at second glance but no! It is a simple plastic tray, some glass paint and some beads. Pop on over to the blog Painting on the Ceiling … Read More...
