Sharon sent in this link to the blog Crafts n’ Coffee where this awesome Sputnik-style ornament is featured. It is made from upcycled drinking straws! If you like this and want to see 9 more Christmas decorations pop on over … Read More ...
Recycled sweater wrapped ornaments
Over at the blog A Nest for All Seasons there is a great idea and lots of pretty pictures of this great idea Amy sent in of her sweater wrapped ornaments. Check out more of her recycled sweater and ribbon … Read More ...
How to make recycled #6 plastic (shrunk) Christmas ornaments
The fun fact that #6 plastic shrinks like commercially available shrink plastic was I think the coolest thing I learned recently. See the tutorial that Sarah sent in featured at her blog Compulsive Craftiness on how to make #6 recycled … Read More ...
How to make recycled egg Christmas or Easter ornaments
Eggs are a great source for not only decorating on the outside but inside too! Check out how KB made darling keepsake ornaments with cute pictures of her kids and some eggs. Her easy tutorial on how to make photo … Read More ...
How to make recycled sheet music Christmas decoration letters
This Christmas decoration is music to my eyes. OK that was corny but they are charming. See how to make recycled sheet music letters perfect to decorate for the Christmas season over at Justine’s blog Sew Country Chick.… Read More ...
How to make recycled Christmas card coasters
This is another classic craft that is too cute not to share. Thanks to Carol Heppner’s great post and tutorial on how to make recycled Christmas card coasters you can bring this classic to your home and family!… Read More ...
How to make a recycled window Christmas quote decoration
I am a quote junkie, yes I am. So when a crafter comes up with a darling way (and recycled) I am just thrilled to share it. Well, of Terri of the blog A Creative Princess shared her recycled window … Read More ...
22 ideas for recycled magazine crafts
If you liked yesterday’s magazine Christmas tree I bet you will love what’s over at the blog Tinker Lab by Mom Rachelle. She rolled up magazines just to see what her kid did with them! I actually think the way … Read More ...
How to make a recycled magazine Christmas tree ornament
Katie of the blog Punk Projects sent in this too cute and what looks like quick (as we all need at this time of year) recycled magazine Christmas tree ornament project. Pop on over to her blog for the full … Read More ...
How to make powder room appropriate Christmas trees
I believe I can say that I have never read and then wrote the phrase “p0wder-room-appropriate” but thanks to Donatella of the blog Inspiration and Realisation I have! If your powder rooms are in need of a Christmas tree she … Read More ...
Recycling ideas to keep in mind when receiving “bad gifts”
I am posting this before the onslaught of gift swapping ensues because I bet it will keep a smile on your face and avoid awkward moments we all have experienced when receiving a gift that lets just say misses the … Read More ...
Time to get recycled Chriatmas crafting
Kathi really had some time on her hands….literally! She sent in a link to her blog BitsyPieces where she posted a whole bunch of clocks made out of all sorts recycled elements. She also got really creative where she found … Read More ...
How to make owl ornaments out of seeds from the yard
At the blog My Very Educated Mother there is such a cute idea for all those owl lovers out there. Erin went out to the yard and collected up some of Mother Nature’s finest bits to work with to make … Read More ...
Fun idea for recycling a muffin tin into a Christmas decoration
Connie sent in a link to the blog The Darkroom Door where her adorable project is featured that uses a muffin tin as a base for fun artwork and embellishments to make this charming Christmas decoration. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled men’s shirt half apron
Over at the blog Crafty Gemini there is an awesome video tutorial on how to make a half apron from a men’s shirt. Vanessa also is hosting a contest where she is giving away a stack of fabric. But … Read More ...