The great thing about this craft is not only can you make it out of a recycled sock but when the baby grows you can recycle the use of the project or take it apart and recycled the sock into … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper tube magnetic pen holder
Is it not amazing what a simple fold or two can do to transform an ordinary toilet paper tube into a pretty and useful object? Well we can thank Shelley of the blog Sew & Dipity for sending in a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled bottle cap pin cushion
Isn’t this just cute as a button? Oh wait it’s made of buttons! OK I’m a little silly right now. But if you think this is cute like I do and want to make a bunch for yourself pop on … Read More ...
How to repurpose a pretty parasol into a light shade
Over at the blog My Chic Life Rachel posted a great idea for repurposing a pretty paper parasol and turning it into a shade for a bare ceiling bulb. See the tutorial on how to make a recycled parasol lamp … Read More ...
How to make a recycled faux-ish chalkboard
I say “faux-ish” because you do actually use chalk to write on this “chalkboard” See what is faux about this over at the link Kim sent in to her blog DIY Louisville where she posted her fun idea and tutorial … Read More ...
How to make your own Washi tape and then use it to dress up blah office supplies
I bet lots of you have “get organized” on your New Year’s Resolution list and why not make your organizing elements pretty? That’s just what Jenny of the blog Craft Test Dummies has done. And this is another case of … Read More ...
How to sew a recycled shop rag pillow
Run don’t walk out to the garage (but don’t tell the person who washes the cars what you’re doing!) and grab a couple of shop rags. Then pop on over to Tiki’s blog Ribbons Lace and Inspiration to follow the … Read More ...
How to make a vintage storybook page coin purse
This is such a darling project and one that can be adapted to any style by using anything you like between the clear layers. See the awesome tutorial that Cintia posted on her blog My Poppet that features her tutorial … Read More ...
How to make recycled cabinet door string art house numbers
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 ...
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 ...
