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.
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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.
Review- Handmade to Sell: Hello Craft’s Guide to Owning, Running, and Growing Your Crafty Biz
First you make stuff, then people say they love it and you make stuff for other people. The next step, sell it! But how to do it? Well Handmade to Sell is the book for you! It covers just about … Read More...
How to make recycled handle photo holders
These photo holders made from recycled knobs are just darling. I bet they would also make great place card holders for the holidays. See how to make photo holders from knobs over at the blog Crafty Goodies.
How to make a wine bottle vase
Over at the blog Pretty Pauper there is a tutorial on how to make a wine bottle vase. The cool thing about this tutorial is the way you cut the bottle with simple things you are sure to have around … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf
This is such a pretty leaf and easy to make. Pop on over to the Joyful Stamper blog for the full tutorial on how to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf.
Love using natural materials found in nature? … Read More...
How to make a recycled material matching game
Over at the blog Sol da eira: Jogo de enroscar there is a tutorial on how to make a matching game made with recycled screw lids.
Review: Craft Activism: People , Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In
Craft Activism: People , Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In is such an inspiring book! If you have ever made anything then you know how good you feel after. Even better … Read More...
How to make a pumpkin lollypop centerpiece
More pumpkin goodness today! I think this would make a fun centerpiece for Thanksgiving.”Pop” on over to the blog Little Fishpond for the tutorial on how to make a pumpkin lollypop centerpiece.
How to make recycled sweater pumpkins
Today I have some “warm and fuzzy” pumpkins made with recycled sweaters perfect for a Thanksgiving decoration. Pop on over to the blog The Country Chic Cottage for the full tutorial on how to make recycled sweater pumpkins.
MAKE IT BETTER: A CRAFTALONG FOR SANDY RELIEF
MAKE IT BETTER: A CRAFTALONG FOR SANDY RELIEF
Many Sandy victims in New York City and surrounding areas are living without power, desperately trying to keep warm. Reports from the hardest-hit areas are that folks are in need of warm … Read More...