Over at the blog Homeroad there is a great idea on how to turn an old chair into a ladder that makes a great trellis. While there check out Susan’ s great collection of gates that include this “junk” … Read More ...
How to make cute birdies with recycled plastic fruit
Don’t these little birdies just make you smile? Want to make a set for yourself to keep you grinning all day? Check out the fab tutorial on how to make recycled plastic fruit birdies over at Maureen’s post at her … Read More ...
How to make a recycled grapevine and shirting fabric wreath
This grapevine wreath embellished with little bows of shirting fabric looks so fresh and fun! See the tutorial Alix posted at her blog Mamaka Mills on how to recycle a grape vine wreath into a fresh new one with shirting … Read More ...
How to make a recycled board sign with easy crackle finish
Over at the blog Chic n’ Joy there is a tutorial on how to make a crackle finish sign. What’s great about this tutorial is there is nothing really particular you need for it, pretty much everything can be … Read More ...
How to make a fabric covered recycled milk carton organizer
Talk about an amazing tutorial! Mel of the blog All Wrapped Up posted not only great step-by-step photos she has drafted up a schematic! But if that wasn’t enough she shared a new word, at least for me, “cartonnage” a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paint chip family tree….with a swing!
Now I know this recycled family tree is mostly made up of paint chips but the best part is the swing! I mean really, shouldn’t every family tree have a swing??? Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth for … Read More ...
Combine art and old book pages to make fun collages
Over at the blog EkoDeko there is a wonderful idea for combining art and pages from books into cute cards. While this blog is in another language the tutorial photos are fabulous and easy to see how the clever crafter … Read More ...
How to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls
Over at the blog CAMIC designs there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls. I think these are just so colorful and I love how big they are. I could … Read More ...
How to upcycle a denim jacket with Inkodye
Check out this cool tutorial on how to upcycle an old denim jacket with Inkodye ( a dye that develops in the sun). I really like this idea in that the traditional dying process seems a bit daunting and involved … Read More ...
How to recycle a packing envelope into a super pretty one and make a gift card envelope
Over at the blog My Life Under The Bus Patty shared an easy tutorial on how to recycled a packing envelope into a pretty one with book pages a stamping. I bet we would all love to get something in … Read More ...
Bathroom tissue storage idea
These are Tubes By Tony and they are a great way to store your bathroom tissue in a fun and customizable way. Best yet they are made from recycled materials!… Read More ...
How to make recycled Formica sample tags
Over at the blog Craft Test Dummies there is a great tutorial on how to make theses super pretty tags from Formica samples.… Read More ...
Recycled cardboard makes great giant party decorations
I love the fact this the clever Mom of the blog Pam’s Party and Practical Tips makes things B I G!!!! Check out her post where she shares all sorts of her giant party decorations that are all made from … Read More ...
How to make plastic bottle flower blooms
Daniella created these plastic flowers so that she could have some weather proof decorations, she calls them “Manchester Blooms”. Pop on over to her blog Rubbish Revamped for the how to make plastic bottle flowers tutorial she posted.… Read More ...
How to make a t-shirt tote bag
Now I have seen a lot of t-shirt tote bag tutorials but this one is really nice! I especially like the braided shoulder straps. Pop on over to Leannes’ blog Chichidee handmade for the step-by-step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...