A Little Hut has tons of great recycling projects available. One of the most recent is this great candle holder idea!… Read More ...
Christy’s Craft Challenge Deadline!
There’s just about one week left before signups close on Christy’s Craft Challenge. I’m participating, and I’m hoping to see a few of you show up in the Flickr pool with me! If you’ve signed up, comment … Read More ...
Easter Rattle Snake
After the egg hunt is over, unless you save those plastic things year after year, you’re going to have a metric ton of empty eggs left in a pile. Once the candy is out (and most likely eaten), rather than … Read More ...
Juice Box IPhone Case
For those of you lucky enough to have an IPhone, consider making a more unique case for it than the typical (read: overpriced and not at all unique!) cases you can buy in stores. Randomly Ross has a great Flickr-based … Read More ...
Two Weeks ‘Til My Wedding!
Popping in really fast on a Sunday to let you all know that posting may be a little strange for the next two to three weeks. With my wedding coming up at the end of the month (YAY!) I’m trying … Read More ...
Tap Shoe Necklace
If you’re like me, you’ve got more memories of dance studios than classrooms from your growing up years. And while I may not miss the pointe shoes or the tens of thousands of leotards I had to own, I definitely … Read More ...
Reclaimed Fabric Bags
Gorgeous fabric bags (like the one pictured above) are for sale through Lynx Designs. Each one is unique, made from reclaimed fabric sourced locally in Andalucia, Spain, and for every bag sold a donation is made to help save the … Read More ...
Recycled Soda Can Mirror
This amazing piece of art was made using recycled soda cans. The frame measures 12×12, so I can’t even imagine the hours it took to piece together those pieces of aluminum in a manner that was both artistic and appealing!… Read More ...
Join Me For Christy’s Craft Challenge
A few short weeks ago, I introduced you to Christy and her fabulous monthly craft challenges! I’m not able to participate in the March challenge due to planning and executing my wedding, but I’m super pumped to get in … Read More ...
Cosa Verde
I love reader-submitted e-mails! Recently I received one from Liz of Cosa Verde, who had this to say about her new eco-website!
… Read More ...Our site, Cosa Verde , is a juried showcase for environmentally-friendly, handmade goods available directly from the
Up-cycled Accordian File Side-Table
In need of a side table but don’t have tons of money to spend? Re-Nest (a perenial favorite of mine) has offered up a tutorial for using accordian files to make this kitchy table your own! If you spray painted … Read More ...
Dream Swatch Book
i love this idea for a dream swatch book – this one has the dream fragments typed up, but i love the thought of making one of these to leave by the bedside. you’d just need to attach a pen … Read More ...
Build Your Own Adirondack Chairs
Looking for some inexpensive Adirondack chairs
for your deck? If you’re not opposed to grabbing some city-owned traffic horses, this post will tell you how to have yourself some all-but free chairs in no time!
If you’re not up for … Read More ...
Catch-all Box
Everyone needs cute boxes to hold their extra keys, random bobby pins, and so much more! Instead of spening a fortune, grab an old wooden box and the supplies listed in the tutorial at Apartment Therapy, and personalize a … Read More ...
Recycling Crayons
Recycling crayons is one of the easiest things you can do, and will instantly breathe new life into all those half-crayons and bits of crayons all parents know infiltrate every corner of the home. Instructables shows you a great way … Read More ...