I am on a shoe “kick” or should I say you recycled crafters are! Check out the research and then how Erica of the blog Recycled Fashion posted an easy tutorial on how to dress up a pair of shoes … Read More ...
How to make a recycled light bulb jack-o-lantern
We all want to switch our old light bulbs to the new energy efficient ones but what are we supposed to do with our old ones? I have the answer for you! Well, Beth Watson does! She shared her easy … Read More ...
How to make recycled book page Halloween treat bags
This is such a simple idea and boy does it look great! I have a bunch of the inside pages of books I’ve save from projects I used the covers in. Now I am good to go on using up … Read More ...
How to make a recycled egg carton witch decoration for Halloween
It’s so good when we can get our kids in on the crafting fun and today’s wonderful recycled witch project has done just that for the son of blogger Chris. See her cute tutorial along with templates that she posted … Read More ...
How to make a recycled black trash bag Halloween wreath
I love working with recycled plastic bags. I know we all try not to consume them to begin with but sometimes they get a bit of use but still can be crafted with. Check out the awesome tutorial Kathi sent … Read More ...
How to make a recycled book pumpkin
Old books are a great recycled craft supply resource. I love making Christmas trees by simply folding the pages on an angle. Kara of the aptly named blog Creation by Kara has shared a great tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper tube pumpkin
You all know how much I love recycled paper and TP tube crafts. Kerry of the blog My Life is His Mission sent in a link to her clever way of making paper pumpkins with a paper tube base.… Read More ...
How to make a candy corn button covered treat container
Do you have a stash of buttons just screaming to be crafted with? Well dig out the yellow, orange and white ones and an old little bucket or potting container and pop on over to the blog Buttons Galore and … Read More ...
How to upcycle plain witch hats with a bit of this and that
Do you like make your costume parts just the way you like them in your favorite colors? Well the daughter of the blogger behind Choose to Thrive did just that. See how to upcycle a plain witch hat available all … Read More ...
How to make a recycled hanger and plastic origami crane mobile
When I first opened the link Katie sent in to her blog A Childhood list I thought this was one of those cool black chandeliers that are all the rage right now. Imagine my pleasure in looking closer to realize … Read More ...
How to upcycle a plain white pumpkin into a provocative one
OK, using the word provocative and recycled craft doesn’t happen very often. This is such a simple idea yet totally awesome idea! See Ashley”s take on spiffing up a plain white pumpkin with an old fishnet stocking.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled can football windsock
I don’t get a chance to post many “guy” projects. I’m not saying girls don’t like football too, I’m just saying this one can lean toward the boy side of things. I love it! I wonder how it would look … Read More ...
How to upcycle a pumpkin with poetry
Inexpensive pumpkins are all over the place right now. They don’t need to stay that way. Add your personal touch by adding your favorite quote, phrase or poem like Cherie did. See her tutorial she posted a t her blog … Read More ...
How to make a Halloween Wreath
Heather of the blog The Sewing Loft sent in a link to her unique take on a Halloween wreath. See how to make a recycled t-shirt Halloween wreath with spider web accents.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check … Read More ...
How to Glitter Mod Podge a pair of shoes
This craft is as cute and fun as it is practical! I have actually used this technique myself and so I can fully attest to its coolness to save a pair of shoes from the trash bin. Check out the … Read More ...
