Over at Coats & Clark, there’s a delightful project idea for turning scraps of recycled leather into adorable baby and kid moccasins. This eco-friendly craft is perfect for upcycling old leather items and creating something special for little ones. … Read More...
Book Review: ReCraft: How to Turn Second-Hand Stuff into Beautiful Things for Your Home, Family and Friends
You know the term “page turner”? I know it’s usually used in the “word book” world but that is exactly what ReCraft: How to Turn Second-Hand Stuff into Beautiful Things for Your Home, Family and Friends is. It is packed … Read More...
How to make recycled soda tab filled charms
This is a fantastic and creative way to recycle soda tabs by turning them into cute and unique charms! Head on over to Craftgenuity for a detailed tutorial on how to make these soda tab-filled charms. It’s an eco-friendly and … Read More...
Super easy toy action figure jewelry organizer
I love super simple yet brilliant repurposing ideas like this one featured at the blog Teddy Forest on using action figures to organize your jewelry.
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How to make a glowing gift bag
These bags are Halloween themed but I bet they would look just as awesome with a Christmas, Valentine, or Birthday theme. Not to mention on New Years! Imagine showing up at a New Year’s eve party with a glowing bag … Read More...
How to make a leopard print tote
Over at the blog Studs and Buttonholes there is an awesome (and easy) tutorial on how to turn a plain tote into a leopard print fashion statement.
How to make a Christmas music covered recycled vase
If you like to give flowers or decorate with them why not cover some tin cans with some Christmas sheet music and beaded trim. Pop on over to the blog Wag Doll for the easy and quick tutorial.
How to make a sequin covered ball Christmas ornament
These sequin covered ornaments are truly a classic craft. If you haven’t tried making them pop on over to the blog Made with Love for an easy tutorial on how to make sequin covered Christmas ornaments.
How to use frames to decorate for Christmas
Frames are everywhere and I just love this great idea for turning them into a Christmas decoration. Pop on over to Purl3agony’s post on how to make recycled frame Christmas decorations.
How to make a recycled stuffed animal wall decoration
I love the idea of making “faux taxidermy” Especially when it’s as cute as this stuffed animal wall Christmas decoration. See how to turn a stuffed animal into a wall mounted holiday decoration over at the blog Nellie Bellie.
How to embellish a gift bag with doilies and scrap paper
This idea and tutorial on how to embellish gift bags with paper doilies featured at the blog capungmungil camp is great for the up coming holiday season. Not only that I bet it would be a great way to dress … Read More...
A whole house of recycled Christmas crafts including a pallet Christmas tree
I’m not sure but this could be my favorite Christmas tree I’ve seen this year! It is made of recycled pallets. I might just have to go do some dumpster diving and make one! Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
How to make a snowman wreath
I love how skinny this wreath is…oh and that it’s a profile! See how to make a snowman wreath out of a recycled hoop over at the blog This Memorable Life.
How to make a recycled salt shaker menorah
With the first night of Hanukkah tomorrow night you may find yourself in need of a menorah. Why not make one out of pretty recycled salt shakers. See how to make a recycled salt shaker menorah over at the Brass … Read More...
From Junk to Jems
You know I love to take lowly, throwaways to make something cool, preferrably using crochet. Here are a few ideas I’ve run across recently. Hope you’ll like them.
Use a cereal box for the tag and crochet a tiny wreath … Read More...
How to make a scratch paper recycled book
I loved making art with scratch paper as a kid and now I can’t wait to try this tutorial for making my own scratch paper out of a recycled book using the tutorial featured at the blog Morena’s Corner.
Looking … Read More...
How to make recycled jar air fresheners
Ooooh these look like such a sweet little crafty gift perfect for hostess gifts or stocking stuffers. Pop on over to the blog Cheap Crafty Mama for the tutorial on how to make your own air fresheners with recycled jars.
How to upcycle a pair of shoes with sequins
Not only do I love this project I love this photograph. See how to upcycle a pair of shoes with sequins over at the blog LoLovie.
A whole bunch of recycled cork projects and a giveaway!
Over at the Brass Paper Clip there is a whole bunch of great recycled cork crafts, a great giveaway and if that weren’t enough there is a bit about how corks are made! Need wine corks
? check these … Read More...
How to make a recycled wire hanger ornament
These yarn wrapped monogram ornaments are just darling. What a great use of scrap yarn. See how to make yarn wrapped wire letter ornaments over at the blog Home Heart Craft.
