Amanda sent in this cool video she shot of Christopher Lee sharing his thoughts and tutorial on how he makes recycled bottle vases.
How to make a plastic grocery bag Valentine wreath
Hehe I could go for another “heart” comment but really, that is going to get old. All I have to say is this is a great heart wreath made from plastic grocery bags. It is made in a bit of … Read More...
How to make gelatin prints with found objects
Over at the blog Bloom, Bake and Create there is a cool tutorial on how to make gelatin prints with found objects. Lynda posts a whole bunch of her finished prints for lots of inspiration!
How to make a recycled sweater Valentine heart wreath
This is so pretty for so many reasons! I love the red and white color combo and the heart shape, but most of all that it’s made from recycled sweaters, fabric and a wire hanger! See how to make a … Read More...
How to recycle jars into pretty paper flower embellished containers
Over at the blog Homework Today’s Assignment: Be Creative- there is this charming project. Read how to recycle some plain jars into some lovely storage containers embellished with pretty paper cut flowers.
How to recycle an old framed picture into a ribbon board
Over at the blog I “heart” Nap Time there is a fun tutorial sent in by Jamielyn on how to make a ribbon board from an old framed picture. She uses it to organize and display hair bows. Too cute … Read More...
How to weave a recycled wrapping paper basket
I don’t know about you but I feel so guilty about throwing Christmas wrapping paper away. Well, Becky posted this great idea and tutorial for recycling the wrapping paper into a woven basket. Check out her tutorial for weaving a … Read More...
How to make Bubbly Bistro Chairs from Champagne Cages Video
Another post-drinking craft!!! Now that the champagne cork has been popped and the toasts have been made, there’s recycled crafting to be done! Tamara of the aptly named blog “The Tamara Blog” sent in this link to her post featuring … Read More...
Happy New Year’s Eve Recycled Glitter Ball
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.