Katherine of the blog Krafty Kat sent in this great New Year’s Eve glitter ball she designed with recycled plastic bottle lids. Pop (cork???) on over to this post at Krafty Kat for the tutorial. Happy New Year all you … Read More...
How to decorate a plain hanger with a bit of yarn
I really can’t believe I found this tutorial! A friend just gave me a whole bunch of those plastic (not so pretty) hangers and this is the perfect solution to make them colorful and interesting. Pop on over to the … Read More...
How to recycle a bracelete into a new necklace
I love turning one piece of jewelry into another so when I spotted this idea on how to convert a bracelet into a necklace with a bit of ribbon I just had to share it with you all! Pop on … Read More...
Recycle wood chunks into your favorite holiday word
Over at the blog Recaptured Charm the clever crafter Lisa made word blogs from some old wood scraps and a bit of paint and paper. Check out her cute words at this post.
How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking
I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More...
Peg Doll Nativity
This is just too cute! See close up pictures of this nativity scene that Bobbie of the Blog Clumsy Crafter made with scraps of fabric and peg dolls. She also has a tutorial her for how to paint them.
How to sew scrap paper Christmas trees and snowmen ornaments
This is a great way to take scraps of paper, cards or paint chips and turn them into charming Christmas tree and snowmen ornaments just with a few snips and stitches. Pop on over to the blog Elsie Marley for … Read More...
How to make a Tree Advent Calender
This is so simple and pretty! Check out this wonderful Tree Advent Calender made from……I bet you can’t guess????? OK, I’ll tell you, paint chip samples! Thanks Melissa for designing this super project and sharing it with us on your … Read More...
How to make a “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree
Kelly sent in a link to her blog My Simple Walk that includes a wonderful tutorial and video on how to make a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. I love these simple sparse style trees, I suppose it could be from … Read More...
How to recycle an old decoration with twisting and wrapping with fabric
Surface treatments really can transform an object from something dull to something WOW! That’s what the clever crafter of the blog Copy Cat Crafts has done by taking an old reindeer and wrapping it with twisted fabric. See how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled keyboard key garland
This just made me giggle! With everything getting hi-tech why not our Christmas decoration go hi-tech kitch! That is just what this keyboard key and ribbon garland is. Do your electronics need a holiday accessory such is this pop on … Read More...
How to recycle a zippered rice sack into a cute tote bag
The clever crafter of the blog Recycled Sewing made a cute tote that utilizes the handle and zipper of a rice sack and some pretty recycled fabric to make a pretty bag. See how in this tutorial.
How to make a recycled paper bag Art Journal
Well you asked for it (more scrapbooking) and now you can have it thanks to Ken sending in his link to his super cool blog aptly named Ken’s World In Progress where he shows you how he transformed paper bags … Read More...
How to make a recycled thread spool advent calendar kit
I love old spools of thread and I am always on the lookout for fun ways to use them. Over at the blog Just Something I Made there is a super cute idea for making an Advent Calendar with them. … Read More...
How to make a snowman and Christmas tree out of recycled bottle caps
Pop (pun intended) over to Linda’s blog to see how she transformed plastic soda and water bottle tops (along with a bit of t-shirt) into a cute snowman and Christmas tree.
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Book Review and WIN a copy of Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
by
David Edgar and Robin A. Edgar
Let me start by saying my background is Industrial Design so I know about how much effort goes into designing manufactured packaging. It … Read More...
It’s a Faux-saw
I love it when proud wives/girlfriends send in projects that their men make. The girlies post their man’s craftiness on their blogs or send in a link to their Etsy shop. Too cute ladies! Well the proud wifey of Mr. … Read More...
Book Review and WIN a copy of Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin
I love this book! As someone who can look at virtually any bit of this or that and find value (or at least an attribute that would make it a good crafting material) Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling … Read More...
Recycle a greeting card and fix a flip book all in one
Sarah of the blog Dolls and Daydreams sent in this tutorial where she shows how she fixed a board book that was missing a flap with a greeting card. What a great way to keep those slightly damaged books still … Read More...
How to make a mason jar illuminated spider web decoration
Cindi of the blog The Brass Paperclip Project sent in this Halloween decoration she whipped err spun herself up. She used some recycled mason jars and a few other bits to create this illuminated masterpiece. See how she did it … Read More...