Pallets are a great source for scrap wood (pretty easy to find on Craig’s list). Pop on over to the blog Design Decor to see the tutorial on how to make a recycled pallet wood clock.
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How to make recycled champagne cork St. Patrick’s Day earrings
Now that Valentine’s Day is over we can officially start St. Patrick’s Day decorating and that includes new jewelry. Pop on over to the blog Make it Easy Crafts for the fun “green” tutorial on how to make St Patrick’s … Read More...
How to make a recycled hat purse
Just when you think you are safe to get rid of something you see a great way another clever crafter has used it in a new way that you would actually use. That is the case with this old fur … Read More...
How to make a recycled key holder
There are so many new ideas for using recycled materials in different ways in this project I had to read the post carefully to catch all the clever details. Pop on over to the blog Kriya-tive Kaleidoscope for the tutorial … Read More...
How to make a stamp, gift wrap paper and a homeschool geometry lesson
Doesn’t this adorable photo make you want to make a necklace out of a Scotch tape dispenser like this cute little crafter? It certainly makes me want to! Pop on over to the blog Kitty Baby Love for a great … Read More...
How to make a whole bunch recycled paint swatch Valentines
There is a whole bunch of cute Valentine card ideas over at Buttons and Paint that you can make with recycled paint swatches or just about any paper.
How to make origami heart lollipop Valentines
This idea is absolutely adorable and combines two of my absolute favorite things: origami and creative, fun wrapping ideas! If you’re looking for a unique and charming way to give treats or little gifts this Valentine’s Day, these origami heart … Read More...
107 recycled pallet projects and ideas
Pallets are such a great resource for recycled wood. The variety and innovativeness of this list will surely get your creative juices flowing. If you are into building stuff and would like 107 ideas for working with recycled pallets pop … Read More...
How to make a recycled coffee table window bench
If you happen to be in need of a bench and have a spare coffee table (or score one at a yard sale or curbside) pop on over to the blog Measured and Slow for a great tutorial on how … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater pot holders
Today along with a fun tutorial for this kitchen necessity I love how the photo is half illustration and the pot holders are the photo of the real recycled sweater pot holders. Pop on over to the blog Craft Foxes … Read More...
How to upcycle a paper shopping back with chalkboard paint
It never ceases to amaze me what crafty peeps come up with to cover with chalkboard paint. Over at the blog Muslin and Merlot there is a fun tutorial on how to paint paper shopping bags with chalkboard paint … Read More...
How to make an easy Valentine’s Day sweet treat
Most of us recycled crafters keep a stash of bottles and this idea for filling them with Hershey Kisses and adding a vintage art label for a great little Valentine’s Day treat is….sweet! Pop on over to the blog Organized … Read More...
How to make a Valentine heart bookmark
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon I bet you are like me and looking for fun little craft projects to whip up for all the little “loves” in your life. Pop on over to the blog Just Crafty Enough to … Read More...
How to “knit” with your rainbow loom and t-shirt yarn
Not only did this clever crafter use a recycled supply, t-shirt yarn, she repurposed her rainbow loom to “knit”. Pop on over to the blog Green Issues By Agy to see how to weave or knit a swatch using … Read More...
How to outline with freezer paper
I have used freezer paper
to make a stencil with the outside area. The clever crafter at the blog Just Chic switched things up and used the inside area of the freezer paper stencil to make this outline art on … Read More...
50 great recycled ideas
This post had me at the first idea! The surrealness of using old light bulbs to surround a candle is just too cool! Pop on over to Personal Creations.com for 49 more great recycled craft ideas.
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How to make a tree branch jewelry holder
It’s fun to bring a bit of outdoors in and especially when it can serve a purpose. Pop on over to the blog Curly Made for the tutorial on how to turn a few branches and a jar lid into … Read More...
Recycled t-shirt yarn frisbee
My friends joke that I could knit and crochet anything but I never thought about crocheting a frisbee! That would solve my problem of breaking my finger nails when playing. Pop on over to Sweaterdoll to see what she … Read More...
How to make a paper and doily gift bags
I know I don’t live where it gets snow but I do look forward to spring and these charming gift bags look so cheery and bright. Pop on over to the blog Little Treasures for the tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled book page flower with a boarder punch
I am so glad that crafters keep coming up with great and innovative ways to make stuff. Pop on over to the blog Domestically Blissful to see how to make recycled book page flowers with a boarder punch.
