I’ve posted about recycled belt bracelets before but you have to check out what Stephanie of the blog Henry Happened used to make her closure on her woven belt bracelet.
Book Review: How to Make Stuffed Animals
Stuffed animals can be so much fun to make and the ones featured in the new book How to Make Stuffed Animals: Modern, Simple Patterns and Instructions for 18 Projects are beyond cute! Author Sian Keegan is a firm believer … Read More...
Feature Etsy Shop: Re-Grow Roots
Check out the fun crochet and recycled wood designs featured in Deireee’s Etsy show Re-Grow Roots.
How to make recycled Styrofoam tray flowers
Now these white recycled Styrofoam flowers are super pretty but I bet if they were made with black Styrofoam they would look super for a Halloween decoration! Check out Sonia’s tutorial she shared at her blog Cards. Crafts, Kids Projects … Read More...
How to upcycle jars with candy wrappers and more
Over at the Re-Creations blog there is a whole bunch of ideas and tutorials on how to dress up jars. We all got them, might as well make ‘um purdy!
How to make a recycled Christmas tree coat rack
Over at Craft Foxes there is an awesome idea for turning your old Christmas tree into a coat rack. I will be filing this idea away for use after Christms. It’s never to soon to start collecting holiday recycling … Read More...
How to embroider a recycled wood tray
I love it when crafters come up with a way to use a traditional technique on an unusual surface or material. That is just what KariAnne of the blog Thistlewood Farms did when she shared her embroidered wood tray tutorial… Read More...
Book Review: PlyDesign: 73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood (and other sheet goods)
If you like building furniture or it’s on your “to do” list PlyDesign: 73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood (and other sheet goods) is an awesome resource! The designs are modern and stylish and the tutorials with great patterns … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bottle bracelets
Emily shared a great tutorial at her blog Crap at Crafts on how to make recycled plastic bottle bracelets along with my favorite detail is she used magnetic closures that look great!
Book Review- Artful Halloween:31 Frightfully Elegant Projects
I don’t know about you but Halloween crafting has got to be some of the best! And the new book Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects is just the ticket to get your scissors and glue gun in action! It … Read More...
How to make a recycled box cute house
I love this kind of old school craft project. See how to transform a simple box into a cute little house with the tutorial Sonia shared at her blog Cards, Crafts, Kids Projects.
How to make recycled printed fabric ribbon
Over at Marie’s blog BlueBerry Ash there is a fun tutorial on how to print on fabric to make recycled ribbons.
How to make recycled t-shirt slippers
Over at Agy’s blog Green Issues there is an awesome tutorial on how to make recycled t-shirt woven slippers. I bet this technique could be used for all sorts of projects!
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check … Read More...
How to make an recycled egg carton owl
Bliss sent in this link to the babble site where there is a great idea for turning an ordinary egg carton into an owl perfect to decorate any way you like!
This kids craft activity would be great when used … Read More...
How to make a recycled medicine cabinet side table
Recycle a zipper tote into a bicycle handle bar bag
Emma of the blog Crafty Couple shared a great way to make a recycled vinyl zipper tote into a bicycled handle bar bag.
How to make a recycled garden supply dragonfly
When it’s time to spend time outside why not take a moment to craft up a bit of decor. Check out how Shelleyof Sew & Dipity made a recycled dragonfly our of some garden supplies and a cool way to … Read More...
How to make a recycled pocket wall organizer
First I have to admit I “snort laughed” out loud when I read the name of Emily’s post, “The Organizer That Guilt Built”. See her fun tutorial on how to make a recycled pocket organizer at her blog Crap At … Read More...
How to make a McQueen inspired purse
Over at the blog A Matter of Style Alessia shared her great McQueen inspired purse she made from a placemat! Pop on over to see her inspiration and follow the link to her tutorial on how to make a McQueen … Read More...
How to make a recycled styrofoam car
We all get stuff that has packing styrofoam. Why not make a fun toy like this car using a great tutorial that Donatella shared at her blog Fun Lab on how to make a recycled styrofoam car.