The back pockets of jeans are such a fun shape to work with in recycled crafts. Check out this fun banner tutorial over at the blog Yesterday on Tuesday that Malia shared with us.… Read More ...
How to recycle an old clock into a stylish new one with an old album cover
It is time for a cool recycling project. Check out this cool tutorial Ana of the blog I Made It So sent in on how to take an old clock and album cover and transform them into a stylish and … Read More ...
How to make an egg cup stand with a recycled fork
This is too cool! Check out the amazing project link Scott sent in on how to make an egg cup from a fork over at his blog What I Made. Even if this project isn’t something you need to know … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper bag Art Journal
Well you asked for it (more scrapbooking) and now you can have it thanks to Ken sending in his link to his super cool blog aptly named Ken’s World In Progress where he shows you how he transformed paper bags … Read More ...
How to recycle an old comforter into a winter insulation curtain
Over at Suzannah’s blog Adventures In Dressmaking she posted this great idea and tutorial for turning an old comforter into a winter insulation window curtain.… Read More ...
How to convert standard mittens into fingerless ones
Check out this great tutorial on saving a pair of mittens that may be too small (or have worn out tips) and converting them into the fingerless type of mittens that Maya sent in. See the full tutorial over at … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic cup word tea covers
Rashmi sent in this link to her blog The Ochre Elephant featuring a great project where she recycled yogurt containers into tea light covers that also spelled out “Happy Diwali”. The Festival of Diwali or Deepavali means “The Festival of … Read More ...
How to make a real fall leaf wreath
I might have just gone a bit wreath crazy. This real fall leaf wreath is so simple and pretty. I brings me back to my crafting days as a kid. All you need other than some of mother nature’s little … Read More ...
How to make a recycled thread spool advent calendar kit
I love old spools of thread and I am always on the lookout for fun ways to use them. Over at the blog Just Something I Made there is a super cute idea for making an Advent Calendar with them. … Read More ...
How to make a snowman and Christmas tree out of recycled bottle caps
Pop (pun intended) over to Linda’s blog to see how she transformed plastic soda and water bottle tops (along with a bit of t-shirt) into a cute snowman and Christmas tree.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out … Read More ...
How to recycle rusty roofing nails into fabulous fabric
For a whole bunch of reasons I think this is so cool. First it uses something industrial, next it uses rust literally and a color synonymous with fall, to make something really cool! Pop on over to the blog Mixed … Read More ...
How to recycle a plate into a canvas for decupage art
This is a really clever idea! See how to turn a damaged plate into a canvas to create a bit of decupaged art over at the blog Creative Mind! I actually think it would be cool to leave some … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paint chip magnet
These are so beautiful-just like tiny bits of minimal art. See how to make paint chip magnets over at this post Mahka Crafts.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper towel roll mini album
I know you would never guess by looking at this pretty little tag album that the pockets are made from a recycled paper towel or bathroom tissue cardboard tubes but it is! Pop on over to the blog Scrapbook-Crazy for … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater rose wreath
Over at the blog Creative Passage Ellen couldn’t wait until Halloween was over to get a jump on her winter crafting (I know the feeling Ellen!) See more pictures of this warm and fuzzy recycled sweater rose wreath and her … Read More ...
