This is such a fun idea! Erin sent in this link to her tutorial for sewing dinner napkins from her old clothes. Pop on over to her blog The Runcible Spoon to see how to sew recycled clothing dinner napkins… Read More ...
How to make a “get well” pill box
I never want to give a “standard gift” and this idea fits the “unique gift” category perfectly! See how to convert a days of the week pill box into a “get well” goodie box over at the blog Mom’s Mish … Read More ...
How to recycle a toothbrush into a bracelet
There is an awesome tutorial on how to recycle a toothbrush into a bracelet posted at Two girls being Crafty. Thanks Tristin for sending in this link and all the crafty girls who love to mix up their fashion with … Read More ...
How to make peek-through recycled vases
If you’ve got some flowers that need a recycled custom made vase, why not try making these peek-through vases from empty bottles using the fab tutorial over at Canadian Living.… Read More ...
I “heart” lace garlands
Got some scraps of lace and a cookie cutter? Then you can whip up this heart garland. See how to make a lace heart garland over at the blog Michele Made Me. I can see doing this for all sorts … Read More ...
How to make a recycled quiver to dress up your dog for Valentine’s Day
Doesn’t this picture just make you go awwww?! Well what pooch wouldn’t look cut sporting a quiver of Valentine arrows? See how to make a recycled paper towel arrow holder for your dog over at Erika’s blog Sew Doggy Style.… Read More ...
How to make recycled newspaper hearts
These are just too charming for words. And talk about easy! Pop on over to Kathryn’s blog The Pickled Herring for the great tutorial on how to make recycled newspaper hearts she posted.… Read More ...
How to recycle and restyle a long sweater into a cropped one
The clever mommy to be x3 needed to remake an old sweater that had a few holes into a new one she could sport while crafting a baby in her tummy. Check out her great tutorial for the sweater refashioning … Read More ...
Recycled Hanger and T-shirt Chinese New Year wall hanging
The Chinese New Year is such a fun time to make crafts and decorations for. Check out this bright red wall hanging made from a hanger (OK I’m giggling typing that) and a t-shirt. For the tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Fake Firecracker Wall Hanging
With treats inside! I love this recycle project for so many reasons. First its Chinese New Year of the Rabbit theme and that it’s made from recycled toilet and paper towel tubes! Pop on over to the post Stephanie sent … Read More ...
Customize your bicycle seat
Whether your bicycle seat is new and just needs a bit of a personal touch or in need of repair this is a great idea. Take your scraps and stitch a few hearts or another motif you like. Your tooshie … Read More ...
How to make wine cork covered pens
Yes my crafty peeps another fabulous craft that involves first enjoying a cocktail first! This one sent in by Jeromina of the blog Paper, Plate, and Plane. She posted a great little tutorial for covering a pen with wine corks… Read More ...
Silver Doilies made from the inside of coffee bags
Sometimes we forget to look on the inside of an object we tend to discard for the possibility of a pretty material to use in our projects. Well, Rose sent in this link to a pretty and sparkly doily made … Read More ...
How to make a recycled ruffled and pocket pillow
Over at the blog Hungry Hippie there is the tutorial on how to make this too cute rainbow ruffled pillow with an iPod pocket on the back. Check out Natalie’s super pictures and sewing instructions for this denim and t-shirt … Read More ...
Totally tubular treat tree made from a T. P. tube!
I just love my alliteration, almost as much as I love T. P. tube crafts. And this one sent in by Heidi of the blog Speckless is soooo cute. Check out her awesome tutorial on how to turn a paper … Read More ...