The clever crafter of the blog …imagine childhood really got their creativity on in the materials they recycled to create a charming fishing pole.
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How to turn a curler into a cuff
I had no idea curlers came in a size big enough to make a cuff style bracelet but here you have it. Pop on over to PS I made this to see lots more fun projects.
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How to recycle cut flowers into a dried Rose Basket
I feel the same way as Mariska does about when fresh cut flowers have past their prime. I don’t want to see them go! She posted a great tutorial on how to keep them around in a really pretty way. … Read More...
A sand “box” made from tree logs
I grew up with a sandbox at my house and my grandmother’s house. I can tell you many hours were spent in it creating things and stories to go along with those sand “things”. I am not quite sure how … 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...
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...
A bunch of pretty designs made from recycled paper tubes
These are some really cute designs that are made from cardboard tubes. Pop on over to the blog Pane, Amore e Creativita to check out the tutorials and all the designs.
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Recycle your tin cans into baking and gift giving containers
This recycled craft is YUMMY! Pop on over to the blog Chasing Fireflies to get the tasty recipe and how to for making recycled tin can banana bread.
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Recycle a plain sweater into a new one “re” plete with pleated trim
Suzannah of the charming blog Adventures In Dressmaking sent in this project that takes it’s inspiration from one of my favorite stores, Anthropology. She transforms a plain sweater into one with little pleated ribbon trim.
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How to recycle a plastic water bottle into wicked cool bracelet
The Crafty Pirate, Thera Joyce sent in this rad, does anyone still say “rad”?, bracelet tutorial for turning a plastic water bottle into a bracelet.
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DIY: Sewn Soap Pouches
Arwen O’Reilly Griffith shares a solution for cleaning hands covered in dirt from activities like gardening. Reusing old, worn-out washcloths as pouches for old, worn-out soap, Arwen created sewn soap pouches.
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 make a fun-ny clock
Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a great tutorial for making this clock with the funnies. Choose any image that your Dad would like and make it for Father’s Day!
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I just “felt” this flower was so cute
Kristin of the blog Lu Bird Baby sent in this cute felt flower tutorial. She used a recycled medicine bottle to make her circle templates. (And it also looks like she uses them to store her crafting supplies.)
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Can you imagine shooting “trash ball” hoops with this fun trash can
Lindsey sent in a link to a project over at the spankin’ new blog Recyclers Anonymous but this one just called to me to share. It is a trash can made out of rings of recycled magazine pages and a … Read More...
Recycle aprons into curtains
This is such an adorable idea and great for those of you “no sewers” out there. Grab yourself a couple of aprons and pop them on up over a window for an instant window treatment. Just perfect for a kitchen … Read More...
A great idea for transforming an old stool with style and comfort
Over at this post at the blog Two Crazy Crafters there is this great idea for crocheting a seat cover to jazz up an old stool. I bet if your a really good shopper but not a good crocheter you … 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...
Recycle a CD rack into a fabric display stand
Rebecca of the blog This Present Life sent in this great idea for turning a CD rack into a pretty fabric storage and display stand. I love looking at my fabric so this would be a great project for me!… Read More...