Have you ever wondered how to take a sweater apart so you could re-knit the yarn? Well thank Ashley from the blog Neauveau for sending in a link to her wonderful tutorial! I can just hear sweaters all over … Read More...
How to turn a tin can into a tea light holder
Are there enough “T”s in that title? OK enough with the silliness. Check out the cool tutorial that Scott did at his aptly named blog What I Made. Thanks for sending this along, I can’t wait to try it.… Read More...
How to make a book into a pumpkin
What a fun idea! Diane of the blog Pittypatt Paperie sent in this link to a fun pumpkin she made from a book. She used a tutorial she found over at the blog The Craft Monkey.
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Make mini mitten stamps with recycled wine corks
I know it’s barely fall but this project is just too cute! Turn a Wine corks into a mini mitten stamp. You know the holiday’s are just around the corner! See more of these cute mitten wine cork stamps by … Read More...
How to make fused plastic bag earrings
Over at the blog Bella Tierra Jewelry Madeeha posted directions on how she made these cool fused plastic bag earrings. Thanks for sending in the link!
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Fallen trees are recycled into beautiful things
How pretty are these wood turned bowls and pens? Kelly of the blog Uniquely Me, Imperfections and All sent in this link to her husband’s Etsy Store- A Walk In The Woods With Steve Massmann. These pieces are made … Read More...
Recycled Day planner
Monika of the blog I Love It All sent in this great idea for recycling those old beautiful leather day planners that we all used to carry before our lives were organized on our electronic devices. I should admit though … Read More...
How to turn a belt into a cuff
There is a fabulous tutorial for turning a belt into a cool cuff over at the blog The May Fly.
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How to make big fat recycled cereal box beads
Now I’ve seen a lot of paper beads and some are really cool. But these are FAB-U-LOUS! I love the size and boldness of these. They are made for cardboard cereal boxes and then varnished up so they glisten! Now … Read More...
How to sew upcycled boys hats
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...
A whole bunch of recycled necklaces
How to make a “cluttertrap” recycled box
Be prepared to giggle. The name of the blog that the full tutorial for turning a tissue box into a pretty place to store your stash is….The Rabid Crafter! I love it. Both the fun recycling project and … Read More...
Boxes recycled into pretty baskets
The crafter Danielle of the blog Go Jindy sent in this project she posted on how to weave a basket perfect for gift giving out of a bunch of cereal boxes. With Halloween on the way this could make a … Read More...
How to keep your rolls of baggies organized in a pretty way
Well, this is one of those cases where the clever crafter Danae of the blog Nae Chic turned two things, a cleaning wipe container and doggie baggies into cute storage that organizes (and hides) these little necessities.
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Recycle baskets into wall Art
The polka dot effect of using baskets as wall art is really fun, hu? Check out how the clever crafter of the blog C.R.A.F.T. (creating really awesome free things) made this decor for almost nothing!
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Upcycle those still working baby items with some fresh fabric
The new mom to be of the blog L. T.’s Mommy scored a still working swing that just needed a bit of cleaning and a fun and easy upholstery job to make it all fab for her little one on … Read More...
Privacy window covering made from the bottom of recycled clear plastic bottles
If you look at this quick it has a beautiful vintage quality. The clever crafter R L Hall of the blog Artful Express made this window cover that provides a bit of privacy but still lets in light. She made … Read More...
Modern Art made from recycled denim, brown paper grocery bags and burlap
The artist Stacy Rajab sent in this link to her Etsy store sharing her bright and bold modern art that’s made from recycled things like jeans, brown paper grocery bags and burlap.
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How to make paper dolls and garlands from recycled boxes
What a fun idea! See how to make paper dolls and garlands from recycled boxes over at the blog A Fanciful Twist.
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After enjoying a cool and tasty popsicle-recycle the stick into art
I’ve previously posted about making art from wood scraps, well this is like recycling with little leftovers from those cool treats we all enjoy during our summer months. Note: I know we have readers out there that it is not … Read More...