I grew up with nail and string art all over the place. I believe there was a piece hanging in just about everyone’s house I knew because at one point or another everyone tried it back in the day. I … Read More ...
How to make a recycled 3-D paper heart garland
Whoo hooo! My first recycled Valentine Craft for 2012 to share with you! Best yet-there is plenty of time to make it! Thanks go out to Eva Deva for sending in a link to her blog where she posted the … Read More ...
Book Review: Sweat Shop Paris: Lessons from a Sewing Cafe
Sweat Shop Paris: Lessons from a Sewing Cafe by
Martena Dusss and Sissi Holleis is a really fun and inspiring book. It most definitely has the “Paris” look. Which I totally loved as someone who craves other culture’s creative spirit! … Read More ...
Great recycling idea: decorative tape holder
I’m not going to tell you what this super great recycled tape holder is made from! You have to go to this link to Connie’s blog Crafty Goodies to see what she recycled. You’ll also see how she “re-functioned” … Read More ...
Retro fabulous recycled thank you cards
Margot Potter of the blog The Impatient Crafter has posted this timely design and tutorial on how to make recycled pulp fiction thank you cards.… Read More ...
How make a fun clothesline style photo display from a recycled frame
We all have lots of photo we love to display (maybe some some special Christmas gift opening ones?). Check out this cute way to display a collection of photos that can be rearranged and swapped out as new ones get … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sock Santa
Awe this is darling. Thanks to Elvi for sending in a link to her blog Lolovie where she shared her easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sock Santa.… Read More ...
How to make a snowman basket
What I love about this basket is how the handle looks like the headband part of the earmuffs! Read the easy tutorial on how to make this upcycled Snowman basket over at Beth Watson’s blog.… Read More ...
How to make recycled cardboard gift tags
Need to whip up some last minute simple and elegant gift tags as you wrap those presents late at night (or anytime) why not try these great recycled cardboard (chipboard) ones designed by Roslyn of the blog Sew Delicious. See … Read More ...
Stacked style recycled magazine Christmas tree
Oooooooooh! I bet this has been around for a while but it is new to me! Maybe you too? Well thanks to Filipa of the blog SOS Craft for sharing a whole bunch of recycled Christmas decorations including this recycled … Read More ...
Recycled handmade gifts and packaging
Over at this post at Retro Cafe Art Gallery blog there is a lovely collection of small gifts and packaging made mostly with recycled and leftover bits that will surely get you in the mood to make or wrap up … Read More ...
How to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath
This is just winter wonderland! See how to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath over at the blog Recaptured Charm.… Read More ...
Sparkle-tastic poodle ornaments
When simple ball ornaments just aren’t calling to you add a few pom poms and you too can have some pink poodle ornaments. Check out the close-up of this pink pooch at Joanne’s blog.… Read More ...
Great ideas for “green” Christmas wrapping paper
Pop on over to the blog Green Living Ideas for a whole big list of ideas for using recycled paper to wrap your Christmas gifts.… Read More ...
How to make recycled newspaper ornaments
I love simple things and this recycled newspaper ornament idea is just that! I actually like them unpainted. See the tutorial Melissa shared at her blog The Chocolate Muffin on how to make easy and kid friendly recycled newspaper Christmas … Read More ...
