If you love stitching you will love the sampler that is posted over at Pam Garrison’s blog. This is just one of the detail shots that she included a watch face in her stitching. There are all sorts of … Read More ...
How to make a recycled light box for photography
As more of us need to photograph the stuff we make to share it with all ya’ll a light box becomes something very useful. Why not make your own with a recycled box! See how over at this post at … Read More ...
Recycled License plate bowls
License plates have so much character and history, they make the perfect material for recycling into new things. Check out these cool bowls that Will made and are available over at his Etsy shop.
[tags]recycled License plate bowls[/tags]… Read More ...
How to make a Fleece Scarf Gift Cake
I know you all have seen those diaper gift cakes, well the clever crafter Emily of the blog MLE’s ABC’s whipped up a new spin on this charming presentation. She made fleece scarves and combined them with some recycled elements … Read More ...
How to recycle a pretty box into a frame
Varada sent in this post at the blog Naari-The Woman that has a tutorial for recycling a box into a frame. I also like that she framed an image that had been painted on a dried Banyan leaf. So I … Read More ...
How to make a Recycled Comic Cell hair clip
Gives new meaning to the phrase “see you in the funnies” I love using male images combined with “fru fru” things like lace and hearts. It just makes me giggle. The Crafty Pirate sent in this great tutorial for whipping … Read More ...
Tea set and flowers that are made from recycled magazines
Talk about some well read crafts! Pop on over to the blog Go Jindy to see more of the recycled magazine crafts. There is a link to a video tutorial too! Thanks Danielle for sharing your creativity!
[tags]recycled magazine crafts[/tags]… Read More ...
How to transform a traditional sweater into a rose embellished bolero
Maya sent in this great post on how to transform a standard sweater into a cute rose embellished bolero. See how to do it at this post at the blog Little Treasures.
[tags]rose bolero sweater tutorial[/tags]… Read More ...
Watch a fun video on how to make a wine cork wreath
Niki of the aptly named blog Niki In Stitches made a jazzy video on how to make a recycled cork wreath. watch the video.
[tags]how to make a recycled wine cork wreath[/tags]… Read More ...
How to make a floor mat from straw trivets
Ana of the blog I Made It So sent in this great project she whipped (stitched) up from a bunch of thrift store straw trivets. She turned straw trivets into a doormat. Pop on over to this post to see … Read More ...
How to make a write on/wipe off calendar
This a great idea being that our lives are always changing, why shouldn’t our schedule boards? See how to recycle a frame with glass into a changeable calendar over at this post. Not only can you change what you … Read More ...
How to make a knotted embellished T-shirt
Stylin’ for sure. I love the way the Cheri of the blog “I am Momma Hear me roar” recycled two t-shirts and made this super stylish new one. Pop on over to this post at her blog to get the … Read More ...
How to recycle an old clip board into a new stylish one
I have a stash of pretty boring oh who am I kidding ugly clip boards that could so use a makeover. Here is a great idea from the blog Crazi Beautiful.
[tags]How to restyle a clipboard[/tags]… Read More ...
How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!
Camillia of the blog Family Chic sent in a great post about spray painting old candle sticks black that’s a super idea. But I thought I would read on at her blog and I suggest you do too. Read about … Read More ...
How to make a recycled glass and spoon vase/votive holder
I always get such a giggle with silverware recycled projects. Not sure why but I do. Especially the forks with the tines all curly. Pam sent in this link to a fun project using spoons and a glass to make … Read More ...