So maybe converting your car to run on cooking oil is a bit out of your recycling league, this is a bit on a smaller scale but still eco-cool. Watch this video by emanpbas on how to use used cooking … Read More ...
How to make a pumpkin with recycled materials
This pumpkin is a positively perfect project since it uses a scrap of fabric, a bit of nature and it’s a way to recycle some plastic bags. Pop on over to the blog Lu Bird Baby for the full tutorial … Read More ...
So easy recycled jar Jack O’ Lanterns
Could these be any cuter? They make me smile just as much as the smiles on these recycled jar jack o’ lanterns. Pop on over to the blog Anchor Mommy for the full tutorial on how to make them. I … Read More ...
A bloomin’ good idea on how to convert a light bulb into a bud vase
Over at Esprit Cabane there is this great tutorial on how to covert your old light bulbs into the cutest bud vases. I never new how simple it was! There is also another idea to turn them into salt and … Read More ...
Don’t “stop” you need to “go” recycle street light lenses
Over at the Etsy store, red yellow and blue ink there is this super creative bird feeder made form street light lenses. I think the colors are so vibrant and would look pretty among the plants and I’m sure the … Read More ...
How to recycle fall leaves by folding them into roses
These are just beautiful! Does it get any better than taking pretty things from nature and repurposing them into something else that is just as pretty? See the wonderful tutorial on how to fold fall leaves into roses over at … Read More ...
Gift ribbons recycled into beautiful modern coasters
With the holidays fast approaching, file this craft away for one to do after the presents have been unwrapped and you are sitting there in a blissful state of wrapping paper and ribbon. Keep the curling ribbon out of the … Read More ...
The most hysterical craft tutorial-make front and backside wall mounts
OK, have you seen the commercial where the big executive has the front half of the mounted animal in his office and the camera pans to the opposite side of the wall and it’s the back half of the animal … Read More ...
Free Flower template perfect for recycling leftovers
I don’t know about you but I keep my fabric scraps. They seem to coming in handy for project just like this cute little three tiered flower pin from the blog Argot. She uses it to dress up a … Read More ...
15 lighting recycling repurposing and upcycling ideas
Over at the blog Web Ecoist they have put together a great collection of repurposing of objects into some really great lighting designs. The variety of designs goes from super simple to very intricate all super cleaver and interesting.
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Fit to be tied ruffle scarf tutorial
Ruffles are hot right now and ties are a great source of beautiful fabrics that are just begging to be recycled into pretty things. Designer Frabjous posted this wonderful ruffle scarf design along with an easy to follow tutorial.
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All sorts of free box patterns great for recycling paper and cardstock
Over at the website Paper and More there are a bunch of free box patterns and instructions that would be great for all sorts of fun recycling projects.
Why not make your own gift box to go along with your … Read More ...
Lisa Kettell recycles cat toys into the cutest little ballet dancers
I don’t think I would have ever thought of cat toys as crafting materials but Lisa Kettell did and boy look what she can transform them into! In addition to cat toys she made some great recycled jewelry pieces too!… Read More ...
How to make tiny treasure cards out of all your leftover and cherished bits
Have lots of little bits of this and that calling for a new home? Well this very detailed tutorial on how to make little window cards is for you! It is brought to you by the blog Designing Moms. … Read More ...
Itty bitty baby food jars are perfect for a tea light transformation
I love the name of this blog- Prudent Baby, DIYs for Small Fries. Too cute. Well in addition to a cute name there are some really great projects there that any recycler will enjoy including this fabric scrap tea … Read More ...