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Book Review – Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker’s Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes

August 16, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Book Review - Wear, Repair, Repurpose

In with the old, out with the new? reclaiming your closet and reducing fashion waste starts here.

Repair your favorite socks with style, add flair with personalized patches, and turn ripped jeans into an embroidered masterpiece. For beginner and experienced … Read More ...

Book Review – If You Can Cut, You Can Collage: From Paper Scraps to Works of Art

August 9, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

If You Can Cut, You Can Collage is specially designed for people who feel like they can’t make art. Want to know a secret? You can! You just need a little inspiration, instruction, and confidence.

Collage is a wonderful creative … Read More ...

Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets: 25 Simple Projects to Style Your Home

December 8, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

You don’t have to be a carpenter or a home improvement expert to undertake these twenty-five projects, which combine elements of crafting and woodworking. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-color photos, explain how to build surprisingly simple, attractive, and inexpensive indoor … Read More ...

Etsy Feature – Inner tube backpack

December 1, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

This recycled bag was created by Etsy seller RECYCLEDVEGANandTuC –  A small basic backpack made from recycled inner tubes and lorry curtain offcuts. A fun and environmentally friendly gift for this holiday season. You can see all their designs as … Read More ...

Book Review – Rad Recycled Art (Wild Art Projects)

November 24, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Turn everyday waste into a work of art! Design a futuristic cardboard building, make funky chicken bookends, and construct a robot from nuts. Learn how to think outside of the box while recycling.  A great Christmas gift for kids who … Read More ...

Etsy Feature – Recycled Christmas Tree , Tree Ornaments

November 17, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

These Christmas tree ornaments are made from a Christmas tree. Try explaining that fast and ten times.

Sawfamilycreations has many different designs all created from Christmas trees.  These upcycled or recycled ornaments would make wonderful gifts.

Etsy is trying to … Read More ...

Book Review – Recycled Robots: 10 Robot Projects

November 10, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Robots and kids: a perfect combination. From R2-D2 to the Transformers to WALL-E, robots are a source of endless fascination. Now comes an irresistible book and kit that shows how to make ten different robots—that move—out of the most ordinary … Read More ...

Etsy Feature – Vintage Christmas Stamps Used For Junk Journals

November 3, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

This is a beautiful set of 25 used vintage Christmas postage stamps.
The stamps vary in design, colours and patterns and would be brilliant for any creative Christmas theme project.

These vintage recycled stamps have the potential for art … Read More ...

Book Review – The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle

October 27, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Learn about recycling from a new perspective!  Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to … Read More ...

Etsy Feature – Fairtrade Recycled Storage Bags

October 20, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

A Creative yet practical product, handcrafted from recycled fish feed bags this is a perfect size to use for general clutter, toys or laundry bag, can be easily folded and stored away if needed.

: Extra large size ideal for … Read More ...

Up-cycled Bottle – Christmas Song Sheet Decoration

October 16, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

This Christmas tutorial shows you how to take an upcycled Wine bottle or Whiskey bottle and create a handmade Christmas decoration. The tutorial can be found in the recycled crafts section of our sister site Craftbits.com 

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Green Creativity Recycled Paper Beads Kit

October 13, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

The Recycled Paper Beads Kit teaches the value of recycling in a hands-on way. Simply insert strips of paper into the tool and turn the handle to create decorative paper beads. A fun DIY craft kit for tweens and teens. … Read More ...

Etsy Feature – wall art- made from recycled magazines

October 6, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

It’s amazing how just using the white pieces of magazines contrast with the bright/colorful pieces. This 10″ square wall art is a really unique way to add color and texture to your home! I think this would look awesome on … Read More ...

Book Review- Turn This Book Into a Beehive

September 29, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

First, here’s a book that teaches kids all about the fascinating world of bees. Second, fun exercises, activities, and illustrations engage the imagination and offer a deeper understanding of bee life and bee behavior. Third, by following a few simple … Read More ...

Etsy Feature – Vintage Horror Halloween Book Pages Ephemera Paper Pack

September 22, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Whether you are making Halloween decorations, scrapbooking or junk journal writing these vintage recycled or upcycled Halloween print pages will make a great addition to your crafting supplies.

This is a vintage ephemera horror/Halloween paper pack which contains 25 pages.… Read More ...

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