Not only is the focal element a recycled element, yup that shell was someone’s house there for a while, the background is a bit of recycled cardboard. The tiles are a unique and fun bit of repurposing. Check out the … Read More...
How to make scrappy fabric trimmed note pads
Kelly of the blog Blue Bird Sews sent in this link to her tutorial on how to make little note pads made with leftover scraps of fabric.
How to upcycle a standard pinata
I recently had my first pinata experience. We had to use one that was not properly themed for our event, I wish I had had this tutorial on how to transform a pinata to a pretty party theme.
How to make recycled cardboard box sculpture
Over at Melissa’s blog The Chocolate Muffin Tree there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled cardboard box sculpture. I love these kinds of crafts that are as fun to make as they are to play with and … Read More...
How to make greeting cards and envelopes out of recycled magazine pages
Over at the blog Secret Pie Shoppe Jesika has posted a bunch of her cute greeting card ideas she made from recycled magazine pages and here is her envelope tutorial.
How to sew a recycled clothing rosette covered purse
Over at the Laura’s blog Come Together Kids you will find her in detailed tutorial on how to recycle an old shirt and pants into a cute rosette covered purse. Clearly her little one was thrilled with her new … Read More...
How to make a draft dodger out of mens neckties
No matter where you live there are times when you want to keep air in or out and draft dodgers are a great help. Erica sent in a link to her blog post at Recycled Sewing where she made a … Read More...
The repurposing of an old spoon rack and a chair into a display rack
Amy of the blog A Nest for All Seasons sent in a link to her post about how she repurposed an “old ugly spoon rack” into a great revamped display and organizing element. And how she turned a chair into … Read More...
DIY: Upcycled Art Quilt
Marianne known as Trucdart at Instructables wants you to “start thinking outside of the sewing box!” She says making an art quilt is easy with paper, fabric, and items you already have around the house. Get the tute.
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How to make recycled envelope flower greeting cards
Over at Melony’s blog Mel Designs she posted a fun tutorial on how to make recycled security envelope flowers that she used on a greeting card. Along with her pretty design tutorial there is a giveaway. So pop on over … Read More...
How to make a recycled coffee bag flower bib necklace
Kirsten of the blog Dollar Store Crafts was a guest blogger over at The CSI Project where she posted this great tutorial on how to make a recycled coffee bag bib necklace. Too cute I say!
How to make a recycled material rain stick
Over at the blog The Imagination Tree Anna has posted a great tutorial (that includes cute picts of her wee one) on how to make a recycled material rain stick that’s as festive as it is functional.
How to recycle an old suitcase into a picnic basket
Sibylie sent in a link to her blog Funky Time where she posted a wonderful tutorial on how to turn an old suitcase into a cute picnic basket. Who wouldn’t love dining alfresco using the pretty bits included in … Read More...
How to make recycled mini wine bottle bath salts
I’ve posted quite a few projects that involve a cocktail first and today I have another one! Over at Mel Designs there is a great tutorial on how to recycle mini wine bottles into bath salt gifts that would be … Read More...
How to make recycled comic book pendats
Katie of the blog Punk Projects sent in a link to her cute tutorial on how to make recycled comic book pendants. I love these. But you know what it makes me think of doing? Decupaging Easter eggs with comic … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box Easter Basket
Bethany sent in this link to the post over at her blog Dream-it-make-it that she shared her tutorial on how to make an Easter basket out of a shoe box. I like how the square shape of the box contrasts … Read More...
How to make an eggshell flower
Over at the blog Creative Mind there is a fun tutorial for making a spring bouquet of flowers out of one of another symbol of spring, the egg, well the shell at least.
Message in a (recycled of course) Jar Project
Over a the the blog A Nest For All Seasons Amy posted her contribution to A Jar Project. This is when you put a little something pretty and a bit of inspiration into a jar and leave it for someone… Read More...
How to make a 50’s style starburst Easter Egg decoration
Oh I just fell in love with this project and I am going to be going to the old egg stash to whip myself up one of these 50’s style starburst decorations. The clever crafter really got the style right … Read More...
Fun video about a recycled art workshop that is fun and inspiring
Over at Alma’s blog Create Out Loud she posted a fun video to promote her aptly named “Child’s Play Workshop“. While there you can check out her fun tutorials for making beaded beads with a cotton ball base… Read More...