I know you all have seen those diaper gift cakes, well the clever crafter Emily of the blog MLE’s ABC’s whipped up a new spin on this charming presentation. She made fleece scarves and combined them with some recycled elements … Read More ...
How to recycle a pretty box into a frame
Varada sent in this post at the blog Naari-The Woman that has a tutorial for recycling a box into a frame. I also like that she framed an image that had been painted on a dried Banyan leaf. So I … Read More ...
How to make a Recycled Comic Cell hair clip
Gives new meaning to the phrase “see you in the funnies” I love using male images combined with “fru fru” things like lace and hearts. It just makes me giggle. The Crafty Pirate sent in this great tutorial for whipping … Read More ...
How to transform a traditional sweater into a rose embellished bolero
Maya sent in this great post on how to transform a standard sweater into a cute rose embellished bolero. See how to do it at this post at the blog Little Treasures.
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Watch a fun video on how to make a wine cork wreath
Niki of the aptly named blog Niki In Stitches made a jazzy video on how to make a recycled cork wreath. watch the video.
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How to make a floor mat from straw trivets
Ana of the blog I Made It So sent in this great project she whipped (stitched) up from a bunch of thrift store straw trivets. She turned straw trivets
into a doormat. Pop on over to this post to see … Read More ...
How to make a write on/wipe off calendar
This a great idea being that our lives are always changing, why shouldn’t our schedule boards? See how to recycle a frame with glass into a changeable calendar over at this post. Not only can you change what you … Read More ...
How to make a knotted embellished T-shirt
Stylin’ for sure. I love the way the Cheri of the blog “I am Momma Hear me roar” recycled two t-shirts and made this super stylish new one. Pop on over to this post at her blog to get the … Read More ...
How to recycle an old clip board into a new stylish one
I have a stash of pretty boring oh who am I kidding ugly clip boards that could so use a makeover. Here is a great idea from the blog Crazi Beautiful.
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How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!
Camillia of the blog Family Chic sent in a great post about spray painting old candle sticks black that’s a super idea. But I thought I would read on at her blog and I suggest you do too. Read about … Read More ...
How to make a recycled glass and spoon vase/votive holder
I always get such a giggle with silverware recycled projects. Not sure why but I do. Especially the forks with the tines all curly. Pam sent in this link to a fun project using spoons and a glass to make … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cd and pressed flower mandala
Shanti of the blog Twig and Toadstool sent in this link to a charming project that uses a bit of nature and a bit of high tech and combines them into a lovely project. She made a whole bunch of … Read More ...
Penny for your thoughts? Well, actually to recycle it into a necklace
Over at Just Something I Made she has a great tutorial for turning a few cents into pretty necklace pendants.
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How to make a scrap fabric Bow-tie hair clip
Hair accessories are all over the place and the clever crafter of the blog Jenny’s Thrifty Thoughts posted a very (and I do mean very) thorough tutorial on how to make this cute bow-tie hair clip from a scrap of … Read More ...
How to make a recycled fishing pole
The clever crafter of the blog …imagine childhood really got their creativity on in the materials they recycled to create a charming fishing pole.
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