I have such an affinity to any project made with a recycled sweater. So when Kerry sent in her link to her blog Kid Giddy I was appropriatly…giddy…about her tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater ball from 14 … Read More...
How to make a recycled denim pendant
Now I’ve seen (and done) a lot of denim recycling projects but this one is so fresh and new! See a month long series of denim recycling projects over at Michele Made Me and this featured one on how to … Read More...
Review: The Cloth Paper Scissors Book by Barbara Delaney
This book is 100% recycled art goodness! I’m pretty sure just about every wonderful project and tutorial includes at least one bit of something that originally did something else. So if you like making things out of other things (and … Read More...
How to decorate a recycled mint tin and a great thimble tassel idea
Over at the blog Between Cupcakes and Tea the two crafters Benice and Elna really know pretty crafting. Read how to decorate recycled mint tins. And I just had to share there great logo that is atop their blog. … Read More...
How to make a recycled container pull string pinata
I got to experience the fun of a pinata for the first time this past Easter and when I told of the fun I heard back some fun stories of wayward swings, I’ll just leave it at that. So when … Read More...
How to make recycled Halloween witch shoes
How to make a recycled plastic knife starburst wreath
I love the 50’s look of this wall decoration, not to mention that it’s made from something a simple as plastic knives. See Katie’s tutorial on how to make a plastic knife starburst wreath at her blog The Childhood List.
How to make recycled corner page bookmarks
This is the perfect back to school recycled craft. See how to make recycled corner page bookmarks over at the link Athena sent in to her blog The Stuff of Success.
How to make recycled advertising magnets into really pretty fridge art
Annette of the blog Craft Stew whipped up some cute fridge art using those advertising magnets that seem to accumulate. See more of her mini masterpieces and her easy tutorial on how to make recycled magnet fridge art.
How to make recycled soda can flowers
Now I’ve made recycled tin can flowers but Crissy of the blog Crissy’s Crafts has really out done herself with these flowers! See her awesome tutorial on how to make dimensional recycled soda can flowers along with really pretty photos … Read More...
How to make fun recycled materials shaker cards
Lisette of the blog Studio Soil sent in this a link to her fun tutorial on how to make these recycled material shaker cards. Who wouldn’t smile getting one of these festive cards?
How to make “pretend” nail polish out of a recycled jar
Angela of the blog Little Blue’s Room whipped up this cute “pretend” bottle of nail polish out of what she had around and a bit of computer time. Pop on over to her tutorial on how to make glam pretend … Read More...
Winner of Cricut Fancy Frames Cartridge and New winner of Steampunk Emporium
Bonniegene is the winner of the Fancy Frames Cartridge.
And the next winner of Steampunk Emporium I picked since I haven’t heard back from the first winner will be Gayle M. !
I have sent emails to these two lucky … Read More...
How to make a recycled shirt apron
Over at Craftside there is an easy tutorial on how to make a full apron out of an old shirt and a half apron along with a chance to win a copy of the new book
How to make a stuffed rabbit in pants out of recycled fabric
I think you guys are on to me! It’s true I can’t resist posting the fun links you send in especially if there is a bunny involved! But really who could resist these cute rabbits in pants? See how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled container drum kit with your little rock star
I can’t tell you how much this makes me smile! If you have a little one that likes to “bang a gong” then get thee to a recycle bin and over to Laura’s blog Art 4 Little Hands and follower … Read More...
How to make kawaii animal paper bookmarks
Roudi sent in a link to a super easy tutorial posted at the blog C is for Craft on how to make kawaii animal bookmarks. All you need is some scrap cardstock, a bit of packing tape and your … Read More...
How to make an upcycled coffee filter flower
OK now this isn’t strictly a “recycled craft” since these coffee filters aren’t used first for filtering coffee, that said I do wonder if you could use recycled ones? Anyone got an opinion on this? Well, if you think this … Read More...
How to recycle diaper boxes into cute and sturdy storage
All you moms out there that are in the same boat as Sheri of the blog Awesome Sauce A**hattery with lots of empty diaper boxes lurking around check out the great idea and tutorial she came up with for turning … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bottle banks
These are so darn cute I can’t stand it! I suppose I am a sucker for anything with a bunny and combine that with recycling you had me at Recycled Bunny Bank! No real need for a tutorial as all … Read More...