This being National Craft Month I have a fun giveaway package for you, and yup parts of it are recycled! It includes a kit to make a recycled postcard stitched book by Jeanine Stein author of Re-Bound and the soon … Read More...
How to recycle a solid room divider into a chicken wire display frame
Check out the great tutorial for turning a solid room divider into a chicken wire display screen that features photos, vintage style signage, and a note board over at Susan’s blog HomeRoad.
How to make an old computer monitor into a cat bed
Wendy sent in this link to her sister’s blog Simple Fun Ideas where there is a puuuurrrrfect tutorial on how to transform a IMac 3G into a what she calls an iCat (cat bed). Doesn’t this just may you all … Read More...
How to make a recycled lampshade hair bow holder
This great idea sent in by Rebecca of the blog Happy Baby Designs for recycling a lampshade into a cute way to store, display and organize hair bows. See her great tutorial on how to make a recycled lampshade hair … Read More...
How to make a yarn and recycled cardboard clover for St. Patrick’s day
Karen of the blog Goodbye City, Hello Suburbs whipped up this cute clover for St, Patrick’s day. See her shamrock door decoration tutorial along with some cute kid picts over at her blog.
How to make recycled scrap fabric pot holders
Pot holders are one of the best projects to sew as they are easy and so utilitarian. And being that they are so small a great use for scraps. Check out the excellent tutorial Sky of the blog Sky Turtle … Read More...
How to make recycled brown paper bag origami pouches
Over at Mel Designs Mel has posted a great tutorial on how to recycle a brown paper bag into a cute embellished folded pouch. She also throws in some fun embellishments!
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Recycle green bottles into the perfect St. Patrick’s Day decorations
Over at Malia’s blog, Yesterday on Tuesday there are a whole bunch of great ideas for transforming green glass bottles into charming and festive shamrock themed decorations perfect for St. Patrick’s day. Check out the great St. Patrick’s Day recycled … Read More...
How to make wine cork magnets
This is just a charming idea. See how to make wine cork magnets over at the blog Make the Best of Everything! Thanks Kristen for sharing this project and the great old photo! I also love her blog’s tag line, … Read More...
How to make recycled clothing dinner napkins
This is such a fun idea! Erin sent in this link to her tutorial for sewing dinner napkins from her old clothes. Pop on over to her blog The Runcible Spoon to see how to sew recycled clothing dinner napkins
How to make a “get well” pill box
I never want to give a “standard gift” and this idea fits the “unique gift” category perfectly! See how to convert a days of the week pill box into a “get well” goodie box over at the blog Mom’s Mish … Read More...
How to make peek-through recycled vases
If you’ve got some flowers that need a recycled custom made vase, why not try making these peek-through vases from empty bottles using the fab tutorial over at Canadian Living.
I “heart” lace garlands
Got some scraps of lace and a cookie cutter? Then you can whip up this heart garland. See how to make a lace heart garland over at the blog Michele Made Me. I can see doing this for all sorts … Read More...
How to make a recycled quiver to dress up your dog for Valentine’s Day
Doesn’t this picture just make you go awwww?! Well what pooch wouldn’t look cut sporting a quiver of Valentine arrows? See how to make a recycled paper towel arrow holder for your dog over at Erika’s blog Sew Doggy Style.… Read More...
How to make recycled tissue box and styrofoam tray Valentines
Can I tell you how giddy I am about seeing these cute Valentines? Why you may ask other than the fact that they are darling? Because The clever crafter of the blog Michele Made Me has figured out how to … Read More...
How to make recycled newspaper hearts
These are just too charming for words. And talk about easy! Pop on over to Kathryn’s blog The Pickled Herring for the great tutorial on how to make recycled newspaper hearts she posted.
How to make a recycled sweater Infinity Scarf
Cozy on up and check out this great tutorial sent in by Erin on how to sew an infinity scarf from a recycled sweater posted at the blog The Runcible Spoon.
Recycled Hanger and T-shirt Chinese New Year wall hanging
The Chinese New Year is such a fun time to make crafts and decorations for. Check out this bright red wall hanging made from a hanger (OK I’m giggling typing that) and a t-shirt. For the tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Fake Firecracker Wall Hanging
With treats inside! I love this recycle project for so many reasons. First its Chinese New Year of the Rabbit theme and that it’s made from recycled toilet and paper towel tubes! Pop on over to the post Stephanie sent … Read More...
How to make wine cork covered pens
Yes my crafty peeps another fabulous craft that involves first enjoying a cocktail first! This one sent in by Jeromina of the blog Paper, Plate, and Plane. She posted a great little tutorial for covering a pen with wine corks… Read More...