May
29
GreenCraft magazine
May 29, 2008 | 1 Comment
Coming in 2009, from the creative folks behind Somerset Studio magazine, is GreenCraft magazine. According to the editor, the magazine will “feature articles and delicious photography of all kinds of art made from recycled materials.” Click on the GreenCraft image on Stampington’s new titles page to learn how you can submit your own green works [...]
May
28
Barbie Shoe Earrings
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Here’s another clever tutorial from the contributors at Cut Out + Keep: earware made from Barbie shoes. Step 1 states, “Steal a pair of shoes from a Barbie when she’s not looking.” Read the entire tutorial here, and then consider making a matching Barbie shoe necklace.
Technorati Tags: Barbie, shoes, earrings, bracelet, [...]
May
27
Vintage Suitcase Kitty Bed
May 27, 2008 | 2 Comments
How comfy does this kitty look in its posh upcycled bed? Head over to Cut Out + Keep for a tutorial on transforming a vintage suitcase into a nap haven for pets. Stuffing a few treats or a favorite toy into the luggage pouch would make this kitten even happier.
Technorati Tags: cat bed, pet [...]
May
26
Huipil Crafts
May 26, 2008 | 1 Comment
Erin crafts some fabulous things with huipils (pronounced wee-PEELS), which are traditional woven blouses worn by women in Guatemala. The huipil fabrics are inherently colorful and fun, which makes the upcycled works of art equally colorful. Here, Erin fashioned a mini collage of huipil fabrics. Visit her blog and brand-new Etsy store to view more [...]
May
20
From Junk Mail Catalog to Paper Dolls
May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I love this tip from Cloth Paper Scissors reader Deb:
 ”Today, in the mail, I received my bizillionth ladies catalog! … Now, I am going green with paper dolls! I cut out all of the outfits from the fashion magazine and put them on paper dolls. I draw in my own faces. Great for making cards, too.”
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May
19
Record Paintings
May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
No costly framing or matting needed! Dave from the Gnarled Branch uses ruined vinyl records as blank canvases for his funky paintings. And installation couldn’t be any easier: Simply hang the works of art by inserting a pushpin through the center hole. Visit his website for close-up shots of his record paintings, as well as [...]
May
16
MahkaCrafts Plastic Bag Creations
May 16, 2008 | 1 Comment
Many thanks to reader Annika for sending her recycled plastic bag ideas my way. For some time she has been repurposing plastic bags into knitting and crocheting projects and just recently has begun to fuse bags together to create new bags, like these adorable pouches. Annika says she primarily uses the bags her newspaper comes [...]
May
15
Retro Cocktail Apron at craftstylish
May 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Click on the Restyle category at craftstylish.com and a handful of helpful, thorough DIY recycled/repurposed/upcycled crafts articles appear, such as a tutorial on creating a pretty retro apron from a vintage tea towel. This relatively new website was created by Taunton, a company that publishes a fine line of magazines (including Threads and Fine Cooking). [...]
May
14
The Pillowcase Challenge Book
May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The day after IÂ wrote about Lark Books’ upcoming book on recycled plastics I received a message about another chance for recycled crafters to showcase their work (or a chance for collectors to flaunt their stuff). Read on:
The common pillowcase is experiencing a creative transformation thanks to savvy crafters just like you. That’s right, those old [...]
May
12
Recycle Your Plastic — and Get Published!
May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Lark Books seeks images of recycled plastic work to feature in the gallery of its upcoming book, Fantastic Plastic, to be released in fall 2009. “From fun and funky to elegant and thought provoking, all sculptural forms will be considered and all types of plastic innovation will be welcomed.” For details and to download an [...]
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