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Zip up some great fashion with recycled zipper projects

stefaniegirard — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:50:48 +0000

Over at Threadbanger there is a great collection of recycled zipper projects that include jewelry, clothing and home dec. This simple choker is my favorite but there are some really pretty flowers and some really crazy/wild stuff. Zip over there and check it out!

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Recycle a large shirt into a little dress

stefaniegirard — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:26:06 +0000

Over at the blog Blue Print Crafts Jordan is celebrating Nation Craft month by going green and is posting all sorts of green crafts. She kicks off the month with this cute little dress made from a mens shirt. I love it and think I will be making one for myself! She used an amazingly in depth tutorial over at the blog Dana Made It as a starting off point and made a few styling changes.

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Upcycle an old shirt with a paper doily

stefaniegirard — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:03:42 +0000

What a cute idea for sprucing up an ordinary shirt. Pop on over to the blog Grace Violet for the easy tutorial on painting lace on a shirt with a paper doily.

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T-shirts are transformed into a ruffle skirt best part-no measuring

stefaniegirard — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:01:35 +0000

This is a great design that looks super simple to make see how at the blog Analog Me. Recycle t-shirt projects that are down and dirty quick and easy are simply the best!

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How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron

stefaniegirard — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:32:13 +0000

Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Follow this great tutorial over at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial for the cape but keep reading for an easy apron transformation from t-shirt too.

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Kitten hat made from the sleeve of a sweater-meow!

stefaniegirard — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:21:20 +0000

Oh I love recycling sweaters into new things and especially cute things! Check out this cute kitten hat project designed by Sonya Nimri made from a recycled sweater sleeve.

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Little girl tights are transformed into a colorful snake

stefaniegirard — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:51:08 +0000

What a great way to recycle tights that have been out grown. Pop on over to the blog-Journey Into Unschooling to read more about how to make this colorful stuffed snake from tights. If you aren’t in need of a cute toy I bet this would make a great draft dodger (you know that thing you put along the bottom edge of a door to seal it a bit better)

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Free Flower template perfect for recycling leftovers

stefaniegirard — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:38:39 +0000

I don’t know about you but I keep my fabric scraps. They seem to coming in handy for project just like this cute little three tiered flower pin from the blog Argot. She uses it to dress up a cute apron that has a pocket made from one of the same fabrics.

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Fit to be tied ruffle scarf tutorial

stefaniegirard — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:52:35 +0000

Ruffles are hot right now and ties are a great source of beautiful fabrics that are just begging to be recycled into pretty things. Designer Frabjous posted this wonderful ruffle scarf design along with an easy to follow tutorial.

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Just 1, a super cute one that is, of 100 ways to reuse a T-shirt

stefaniegirard — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:42:11 +0000

WOW! over at the blog Hide Your Arms there is a list with links to 100 ways to recycle, upcycle, and repurpose the almighty t-shirt! The variety of ways that are posted there are sure to get your creativity flowing. This t-shirt to baby diaper project is from the blog Natural Violet and has a wonderful tutorial to go along with it!

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Fabric Mod Podge makes transforming a t-shirt easy peasy

stefaniegirard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:57:35 +0000

I didn’t know about the fact that there was Fabric Mod Podge but thanks to the super fun blog Mod Podge Rocks I do now and so do you. In this post there are great directions for transforming a t-shirt. It recommends using a template and if you are looking for a free raven template because you want to recycle an old t-shirt for this Halloween season you can find one here.

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Those cute kids shirts get new life when they get outgrown

stefaniegirard — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Whitney of the blog Rookie Moms shares this great idea with a great tutorial on how to take those cute motifs from your kid’s shirts that they have outgrown and pop them on a new shirt that fits them. What a great idea. I just might have to raid the kids section at the thrift store and see what kind of cuteness is lurking there that I can pop on a shirt that will fit me!

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Vickie’s top 10 household items to repurpose with project how-to’s

stefaniegirard — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:12:06 +0000

Over at Vickie Howell’s Blog she put together her favorite top 10 house hold items that she likes to recycle into all sorts of new things including bags, pillows, and organizers. Pop on over there to get yourself some fun ideas on how to use the stuff you have around the house to whip yourself up something spiffy.

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Free Good/Bad Angel Bird Graphics used to recycle a plain white t-shirt

stefaniegirard — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:54:47 +0000

Over at this post at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make iron-ons using this free graphic of good angel and bad angel birds, you know like the ones that sit on your shoulder and help you make decisions. The project converts an old big white shirt into a tank simply by cutting the sleeves off and re sewing the sides smaller. Oh and while your there leave question in the comments section and you are entered to win a free book and SideWinder Bobbin Winder like you are here if you suggest a recycled craft link!

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Cool Recycle Fashion Show at The Urban Institute for Contemporary Art

stefaniegirard — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:42:05 +0000

If you are in the Grand Rapids Michigan area (I wish I was) check out this cool recycle event at the

Urban Institute for Contemporary Art

NOSHNIGHT: RECYCLED RUNWAY
August 8
5–7 PM Material Afterlife Carnival
7–9 PM Noshnight: Recycled Runway!
$5 admission (includes 1 drink ticket)
NoshNight events bring West Michigan’s creative community together. The events focus on art and design in the broadest sense, and showcase the area’s finest architects, designers, and artists. The first NoshNight was a smashing success enjoyed by over 300 creative professionals.

As the second installment of the NoshNight series, UICA is hosting Recycled Runway and Street Party. Recycled Runway will feature innovative clothing made from recycled and repurposed materials. Come and see the area’s best and brightest fashion designers’ wearable art in a one of a kind fashion show. Indulge in amazing locally grown food by Bar Divani, Tommy Fitzgerald, 616, Bistro Bella Vita and The Green Well. And enjoy great music and a cash bar while models strut
their stuff on the runway.

Creative Challenge: 20 days, 20 items
Join the fun by creating your own “trashion.” Use you own materials or stop by UICA for a grab bag of 20 items to create your own recycled headgear, footgear, full ensemble or whatever you decide!

From 5–7 PM, there will be a street party with carnival games, live music, and a family workshop. For more information call 616 454 7000 x19