I believe I can say that I have never read and then wrote the phrase “p0wder-room-appropriate” but thanks to Donatella of the blog Inspiration and Realisation I have! If your powder rooms are in need of a Christmas tree she … Read More...
Recycling ideas to keep in mind when receiving “bad gifts”
I am posting this before the onslaught of gift swapping ensues because I bet it will keep a smile on your face and avoid awkward moments we all have experienced when receiving a gift that lets just say misses the … Read More...
How to make recycled mason jar snow globes
My friend Shari of the blog Bonnin Designs sent me this link to her super cute (and easy) tutorial she posted on how to make little snow globes with a kinda surprising material in place of snow. Pop on over … Read More...
How to make a recycled book laptop case
Not only is this project cute and clever it also kind of has a surreal quality that appeals to my sensibility. I would be even more surreal if it was made for e-reader! Pop on over to Katie’s blog Punk … Read More...
How to make a button wreath Christmas ornament
We all have a stash of buttons, especially those of us who cut them off clothing before cutting it up to use as rags (totally saves on buying paper towels) like our grandparents did. Why not whip up a few … Read More...
How to make a recycled book page Christmas ornament
Not only does this pretty sparkly ornament use a recycled book page it also uses a juice lid. Pop on over to Erin’s blog My Very Educated Mother to see the tutorial she posted on how to make a glitter … Read More...
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How to make retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards
I am a big fan of modern design and Margot the craftastic crafter behind the blog The Impatient Crafter has whipped up some positively retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards for this holiday season here in 2011. Check out her tutorials … Read More...
How to make a recycled wine box recipe container and display
Recipes from our past are positively the best. I have one of my great grandmother’s that I make all the time. I love this idea for recycling a beautiful wine box into a container that is perfect for storing and … Read More...
How to make recycled broken jewelry and feather hair clips
Ashley’s craft group sure look like they had so much fun making these recycled jewelry and feather hair clips. If you too would like to dig out your broken jewelry and buttons along with some feathers and hair clips and … Read More...
How to make an upcycled bouncy ball
This just makes me smile. I suppose after all is that the only purpose of a bouncy ball? If we can’t make things that make us smile then what do we craft for? OK some things keep us warm or … Read More...
How to fold beautiful clear cellophane origami cranes that look like glass
I have a fabulous two-for-one just in time for the holidays, and it’s all thanks to Rena from the delightful blog The Cheese Thief (I mean, what a cute name, right?). She’s generously shared two fantastic and pretty clear cellophane … Read More...
A whole bunch of cool recycled tin can patterns
How to upcycle an old plain platter into a special one
Sometimes there are objects that we pick up that we know we can make special. That is the case with what Jenni did with this old wood platter she scored at a yard sale. See how she took a bit … Read More...
How to make a wrapping paper gift bag
This is one of those craft project that uses a recycled element, in this case a cake mix box, as a tool to make a gift bag. Check out the tutorial Carmen sent in featured at the blog Roca and … Read More...
How to make recycled fabric sample note cards
I know you can’t save everything and one thing I have chucked was the paper backed parts of fabric samples, now I wish I hadn’t 🙁 Check out the easy tutorial that Carmen sent in on how to make pretty … Read More...
How to make super cute recycled pigs that rock
This little piggie went to the stadium, this little piggie rocked the house! You can make a rockin’ cute recycled piggie too with the awesome tutorial that Sarah posted at her site This Little Pig. See how to make a … Read More...
How to make a recycled woven paper purse
I used to make those little folded gum wrapper bracelets when I was a kid and I have tried it recently only to experience the fun all over again! That’s what this fun folded and woven recycled magazine purse reminded … Read More...
Cool idea for making furniture out of reclaimed cabinetry
Tristan has come up with a cool way of making recycled furniture that he describes as looking like layers in the ground. Check out more photos and ideas at his blog Tristan Titeux’s Eco Furniture Choices.
Looking for more ways … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt stadium cushion
This is perfect timing with football season in full swing, well I suppose you can use stadium cushion year round for all sorts of sporting events. See the awesome tutorial Jane sent in to her blog Maiden Jane where she … Read More...
