These are just so pretty and they come from such humble beginnings. See the great tutorial for making paper towel or bathroom tissue tube snowflake ornaments that Ashley sent in featured on her blog Chasing Fireflies.
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How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking
I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More ...
Review: Coth Paper Scissors Gifts 2010
My oh my! This issue of Cloth Paper Scissors Gifts 2010 from Interweave has it all! Super projects in virtually all mediums that generally include at least one element that’s recycled. I think my favorite section was on all the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled holiday card garland
This fun recycled holiday card garland was spotted by the Lesson Plan Editor, Kristen and she forwarded it to me.Thanks Kristen. Pop on over to the blog Bobbie’s Art for the easy tutorial!… Read More ...
Peg Doll Nativity
This is just too cute! See close up pictures of this nativity scene that Bobbie of the Blog Clumsy Crafter made with scraps of fabric and peg dolls. She also has a tutorial her for how to paint them.… Read More ...
How to sew scrap paper Christmas trees and snowmen ornaments
This is a great way to take scraps of paper, cards or paint chips and turn them into charming Christmas tree and snowmen ornaments just with a few snips and stitches. Pop on over to the blog Elsie Marley for … Read More ...
How to make a Tree Advent Calender
This is so simple and pretty! Check out this wonderful Tree Advent Calender made from……I bet you can’t guess????? OK, I’ll tell you, paint chip samples! Thanks Melissa for designing this super project and sharing it with us on your … Read More ...
How to make a “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree
Kelly sent in a link to her blog My Simple Walk that includes a wonderful tutorial and video on how to make a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. I love these simple sparse style trees, I suppose it could be from … Read More ...
How to make a recycled book butterfly specimen display
I can’t tell you how much I love the simplicity of this book turned butterfly specimen display that is posted over at the blog Hokey Stokes. See more pictures over at the post. And speaking of recycled book projects … Read More ...
How to recycle an old decoration with twisting and wrapping with fabric
Surface treatments really can transform an object from something dull to something WOW! That’s what the clever crafter of the blog Copy Cat Crafts has done by taking an old reindeer and wrapping it with twisted fabric. See how to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled wool felted sweater wreath
I had such a hard time picking what single picture to share with you here, they were all so yummy! So what I’m saying is pop on over to the blog Green Eyed Monster for tons of great pictures of … Read More ...
Winners of the books Fantastic Recycled Plastic, Eco Craft and Eco Books
Tracy N. is the winner of Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
Kristi S. is the winner of Eco Craft: Recycle Recraft Restyle
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Lorie E. winner of Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin… Read More ...
How to make a recycled keyboard key garland
This just made me giggle! With everything getting hi-tech why not our Christmas decoration go hi-tech kitch! That is just what this keyboard key and ribbon garland is. Do your electronics need a holiday accessory such is this pop on … Read More ...
How to make a recycled circuit breaker necklace
I love using tech parts in projects especially jewelry so when I spotted this amazing circuit breaker necklace tutorial over at Cyndi L’s blog Beading Arts I just had to share! And like making Steampunk style jewelry? Pop on over … Read More ...
How to recycle a zippered rice sack into a cute tote bag
The clever crafter of the blog Recycled Sewing made a cute tote that utilizes the handle and zipper of a rice sack and some pretty recycled fabric to make a pretty bag. See how in this tutorial.… Read More ...
