If you think a book needs to be two rectangle covers filled with pages in between Book Play: Creative Adventures in Handmade Books will open your eyes to all the unusual and fabulous ways you can create a “book”. Not … Read More...
How to make a recycled blanket doggie snuggle sack
I always giggle when an animal is under blankets and moving around, my bunnies did it and I don’t know why but it’s funny! If you have a little (or big) animal who likes to snuggle under blanks I bet … Read More...
How to make a recycled suitcase dollhouse
I love this idea! I loved making things for my dollhouse as a kid and the idea of having a dollhouse that can go on the road sounds too fun! Pop on over to the blog My Poppet for the … Read More...
How to make recycled sweater bunnies
Today is all about the cute. Hop on over to the blog SweaterDoll for a tutorial on how to make a cute bunny out of a recycled sweater. I bet you could make all sorts of animals using this … Read More...
How to upcycle an old t-shirt with embroidery overlay
This is such an amazing idea! I never thought of using embroidery to brighten and give new life to an old t-shirt but that is just what you can do. Pop on over to the blog buttons and paint to … Read More...
How to make a modern style seasonal poster
Oh this so appeals to my love of modern art and repetition. Pop on over to the blog Literary Springs Designs to read how to make a modern style seasonal poster.
I bet this concept would work with any theme … Read More...
How to transfer images onto driftwood
Are you a beachcomber? I am. I generally go for rocks as I don’t tend to find driftwood on my SoCal beaches but I am sure going to keep my eye out for it now. I can’t wait to try … Read More...
Free download of a house template
Over at Cloth Paper Scissors there is a free download of a house pattern that you can use to make a mixed-media neighborhood of your very own. Or I bet would be great to use to make Christmas ornaments. Wouldn’t … Read More...
How to make a recycled necktie brooch
Neckties are made from some of the most beautiful and interesting print fabric. And most of us crafters don’t wear them the way they are intended to be, so that’s where us recycled crafters come in! Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a recycled shirt placemat
At first when I saw this recycled shirt placemat it just looked like stuff on laundry but then I read the whole tutorial and I thought how clever it was. Pop on over to the blog Kittenhood to see what … Read More...
Magazine Review: GreenCraft
Stampington and Company publishes all of my favorite magazines from Somerset Studio, Take Ten, Stamper’s Sampler, Sew Somerset and many more, they are the leaders in crafting magazines! I’ve even been honored to be published in several myself, finding my … Read More...
How to make your own scribe/needle tool
Today’s recycling project is a tool! Pop on over to the blog Cute Simple Stuff to see a great video packed with great ideas, tips and techniques that you can use for all sorts of projects. See how to make … Read More...
How to make a cute elastic and ribbon headband
With elastic headbands all the rage right now you will definitely love this quick and easy video tutorial on how to make a ribbon and elastic band hairband over at the blog aptly names Cute DIYs.
How to make a recycled t-shirt apron
This is just darling and the possibilities are endless as the number of t-shirt designs out there! Pop on over to the blog Cheep Crafty Mama for the tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt apron decorated with stencils… Read More...
How to recycle a jack-o-lantern pumpkin into a great fall decoration
Happy Halloween all! Don’t throw out that jack-o-lantern plastic pumpkin tomorrow, turn it into a great fall decoration. Thanks go out to the blog Endlessly Inspired for sharing this great idea. Pop on over to the blog White Lights … Read More...
Last Minute Halloween costume sent from heaven!
Well actually by way of the blog The Modern Mrs. “Wing” your way over to see how to make a last minute set of wings perfect for trick or treating, handing out candy or joining in Halloween festivities.
Last minute easy Halloween decoration-Mummy Jars and illuminated monster lights
If you’ve got some tape, jars and wiggly eyes you too can have some fun Mummy Jar decorations. Pop on over to the blog While He Was Napping for the easy tutorial on how to make Halloween Mummy Jar decorations… Read More...
Online Shop Feature: Collage Etage
Every once and a while we like to feature shops that use recycled materials. Such is the case today. Check out the beautiful pins over at the Collage Etage website.
Recycled jug shakers for cheering on your favorite team
It’s Friday and here is craft just for tonight! Not really but it is kind of fun to say! I know fans love to make some noise when they are cheering on their favorite team and this recycled jug noise … Read More...
How to make a recycled test tube vase
OK so this is a pretty idea but the little details like what Shannon used to fill the bottom of these test tubes is just too cool in my book. Pop on over to her blog Eat Sleep Make to … Read More...
