Betsy Veldman shares a cool resist technique at The Simon Says blog, using a crayon and ink on embossed cardstock for a perfect holiday card background. Click here for her directions.
-Heather
How to make a recycled sweater ball
I have such an affinity to any project made with a recycled sweater. So when Kerry sent in her link to her blog Kid Giddy I was appropriatly…giddy…about her tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater ball from 14 … Read More...
Tip: Adding Glitter
Candice from Paper Crafts by Candice shares a quick and easy tip for adding glitter to your cards.
-Heather
How to make a recycled denim pendant
Now I’ve seen (and done) a lot of denim recycling projects but this one is so fresh and new! See a month long series of denim recycling projects over at Michele Made Me and this featured one on how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled croquet mallet coat rack
Well, I think this is my first recycled croquet mallet recycling project! Yippie! Thanks go out to Laura of the blog Small Good Hearth for sending in her funny (yes there is actual humor) tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Project: Petal Card
This fold up petal card made from die cut circles is simply stunning! Beate Johns shares step by step instructions and a video on Splitcoast Stampers to show you how to make one of these wonderful cards.
-Heather
How to make a Halloween bat out of a recycled egg carton
I bet there is nothing that can’t be cute-ified with some wigglie eyes. Katelyn of the blog Domestic Charm has sent in her tutorial on how to make a Halloween bat out of a recycled egg carton if you want … Read More...
How to decorate a recycled mint tin and a great thimble tassel idea
Over at the blog Between Cupcakes and Tea the two crafters Benice and Elna really know pretty crafting. Read how to decorate recycled mint tins. And I just had to share there great logo that is atop their blog. … Read More...
How to make a recycled container pull string pinata
I got to experience the fun of a pinata for the first time this past Easter and when I told of the fun I heard back some fun stories of wayward swings, I’ll just leave it at that. So when … Read More...
How to make recycled shower curtain ring bangle bracelets
I always giggle when I see other crafters having to take “mirror” shots posing in their latest creation. I have tried this and rarely does it work but hey, we all keep trying. And speaking of trying I will most … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic knife starburst wreath
I love the 50’s look of this wall decoration, not to mention that it’s made from something a simple as plastic knives. See Katie’s tutorial on how to make a plastic knife starburst wreath at her blog The Childhood List.
How to make recycled corner page bookmarks
This is the perfect back to school recycled craft. See how to make recycled corner page bookmarks over at the link Athena sent in to her blog The Stuff of Success.
Project: Stamped Sewing Kit
How pretty is this mini sewing kit!? It’s designed by Leigh S-B and she shares directions and even a free template for how she made it on her blog. Check out the details here.
-Heather
How to make recycled soda can flowers
Now I’ve made recycled tin can flowers but Crissy of the blog Crissy’s Crafts has really out done herself with these flowers! See her awesome tutorial on how to make dimensional recycled soda can flowers along with really pretty photos … Read More...
How to make a recycled jeans bulletin board and pencil cube
Oh does this make me smile! If you spend time in a cubical why not dress up your desk with a denim cube to match. Even if you don’t do “cube time” and like this denim office organizing set then … Read More...
Technique: Distress Ink Background
Mariana Grigsby shares a fun technique for using Distress Ink for an interesting background technique, click here for her step by step instructions.
-Heather
Project: Stamped and Die Cut Card
One of my favorite things to do on my cards lately is combine stamping with die cutting, it opens up worlds of possibilities of mixing and matching. Shari Carroll shares a beautiful card on the Hero Arts website combining … Read More...
Project: 3D Pyramid Card
Wow, this is a really cool card, I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Sharon over at the Created By You blog shares her instructions for making a fun 3D pyramid shaped card.
-Heather
How to make fun recycled materials shaker cards
Lisette of the blog Studio Soil sent in this a link to her fun tutorial on how to make these recycled material shaker cards. Who wouldn’t smile getting one of these festive cards?
How to make “pretend” nail polish out of a recycled jar
Angela of the blog Little Blue’s Room whipped up this cute “pretend” bottle of nail polish out of what she had around and a bit of computer time. Pop on over to her tutorial on how to make glam pretend … Read More...
