Are you a beachcomber? I am. I generally go for rocks as I don’t tend to find driftwood on my SoCal beaches but I am sure going to keep my eye out for it now. I can’t wait to try … Read More...
Free download of a house template
Over at Cloth Paper Scissors there is a free download of a house pattern that you can use to make a mixed-media neighborhood of your very own. Or I bet would be great to use to make Christmas ornaments. Wouldn’t … Read More...
How to make a recycled necktie brooch
Neckties are made from some of the most beautiful and interesting print fabric. And most of us crafters don’t wear them the way they are intended to be, so that’s where us recycled crafters come in! Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a recycled shirt placemat
At first when I saw this recycled shirt placemat it just looked like stuff on laundry but then I read the whole tutorial and I thought how clever it was. Pop on over to the blog Kittenhood to see what … Read More...
Magazine Review: GreenCraft
Stampington and Company publishes all of my favorite magazines from Somerset Studio, Take Ten, Stamper’s Sampler, Sew Somerset and many more, they are the leaders in crafting magazines! I’ve even been honored to be published in several myself, finding my … Read More...
How to make your own scribe/needle tool
Today’s recycling project is a tool! Pop on over to the blog Cute Simple Stuff to see a great video packed with great ideas, tips and techniques that you can use for all sorts of projects. See how to make … Read More...
How to make a cute elastic and ribbon headband
With elastic headbands all the rage right now you will definitely love this quick and easy video tutorial on how to make a ribbon and elastic band hairband over at the blog aptly names Cute DIYs.
How to make a recycled t-shirt apron
This is just darling and the possibilities are endless as the number of t-shirt designs out there! Pop on over to the blog Cheep Crafty Mama for the tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt apron decorated with stencils… Read More...
How to recycle a jack-o-lantern pumpkin into a great fall decoration
Happy Halloween all! Don’t throw out that jack-o-lantern plastic pumpkin tomorrow, turn it into a great fall decoration. Thanks go out to the blog Endlessly Inspired for sharing this great idea. Pop on over to the blog White Lights … Read More...
Last Minute Halloween costume sent from heaven!
Well actually by way of the blog The Modern Mrs. “Wing” your way over to see how to make a last minute set of wings perfect for trick or treating, handing out candy or joining in Halloween festivities.
Last minute easy Halloween decoration-Mummy Jars and illuminated monster lights
If you’ve got some tape, jars and wiggly eyes you too can have some fun Mummy Jar decorations. Pop on over to the blog While He Was Napping for the easy tutorial on how to make Halloween Mummy Jar decorations… Read More...
Online Shop Feature: Collage Etage
Every once and a while we like to feature shops that use recycled materials. Such is the case today. Check out the beautiful pins over at the Collage Etage website.
Recycled jug shakers for cheering on your favorite team
It’s Friday and here is craft just for tonight! Not really but it is kind of fun to say! I know fans love to make some noise when they are cheering on their favorite team and this recycled jug noise … Read More...
How to make a recycled test tube vase
OK so this is a pretty idea but the little details like what Shannon used to fill the bottom of these test tubes is just too cool in my book. Pop on over to her blog Eat Sleep Make to … Read More...
How to make a recycled soda can bat
Now this cute bat was created by a mom with a soda can but I could see this being a big hit with the beer drinking crowd. Pop on over to the blog Oy Vey A Day for the great … Read More...
How to make Handkerchief Halloween ghosts and milk carton houses
These illuminated ghosts are too cute to be scary! Pop on over to the blog Pysselbolaget to see the awesome step by step cute tutorial on how to make recycled handkerchief illuminated ghosts.
How to make a recycled milk carton Halloween house
Oh this is just too cute for words and I bet you can see what recycled element Einat used to spell out the “Boo” with! Pop on over to her blog Scrappin’ It to see her video tutorial and all … Read More...
How to make a no-sew recycled shirt doggy cape
If you are one of those people that like to dress up your doggie either for Halloween or just because pop on over to the blog Sew Doggy Style for a no-sew tutorial on how to make a recycled shirt … Read More...
How to make recycled paper chickens
Not only is this project just too cute for words these chickens make a fun paint surface to experiment with patterns and color. Pop on over to the blog Mollymoo for the great tutorial on how to make a flock … Read More...
How to make branch candle holders
I love sets of things and especially the simplicity of just changing the size of something a bit but keeping the same material. You too? Pop on over to the blog With A Blast to see how to make a … Read More...
