I love simple things and this recycled newspaper ornament idea is just that! I actually like them unpainted. See the tutorial Melissa shared at her blog The Chocolate Muffin on how to make easy and kid friendly recycled newspaper Christmas … Read More...
How to make a recycled faux fire and binoculars
I love a fire around the holidays but I don’t have a fire place. Thanks to Brenda for sending in a link to her blog Therapeutic Crafting where she posted this great recycled paper tube fire place fire. I’m all … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater monogram ornament
I am getting warm and fuzzy (just like this ornament) thinking about all the cool letters I could make. Check out the awesome tutorial that Mary shared at her blog Craft Buds on how to make a recycled sweater monogram … Read More...
How to make a recycled can Christmas ornaments and recycled sweater bottle scarves
Soda and other cans have such pretty colors and graphics these days. Why not use them to make Christmas ornaments like Tricia and Kristen did. Pop on over to the link they sent in to their blogs Sips Etc. for … Read More...
Recycled sweater wrapped ornaments
Over at the blog A Nest for All Seasons there is a great idea and lots of pretty pictures of this great idea Amy sent in of her sweater wrapped ornaments. Check out more of her recycled sweater and ribbon … Read More...
How to make recycled #6 plastic (shrunk) Christmas ornaments
The fun fact that #6 plastic shrinks like commercially available shrink plastic was I think the coolest thing I learned recently. See the tutorial that Sarah sent in featured at her blog Compulsive Craftiness on how to make #6 recycled … Read More...
How to make recycled egg Christmas or Easter ornaments
Eggs are a great source for not only decorating on the outside but inside too! Check out how KB made darling keepsake ornaments with cute pictures of her kids and some eggs. Her easy tutorial on how to make photo … Read More...
How to make recycled sheet music Christmas decoration letters
This Christmas decoration is music to my eyes. OK that was corny but they are charming. See how to make recycled sheet music letters perfect to decorate for the Christmas season over at Justine’s blog Sew Country Chick.
How to make a recycled window Christmas quote decoration
I am a quote junkie, yes I am. So when a crafter comes up with a darling way (and recycled) I am just thrilled to share it. Well, of Terri of the blog A Creative Princess shared her recycled window … Read More...
How to make a recycled magazine Christmas tree ornament
Katie of the blog Punk Projects sent in this too cute and what looks like quick (as we all need at this time of year) recycled magazine Christmas tree ornament project. Pop on over to her blog for the full … Read More...
How to make powder room appropriate Christmas trees
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 vintage bingo card advent calendar
This is such a great idea! Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth where she shared her easy directions on how to make an advent calendar from a vintage bingo card.
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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...