This looks so modern and stylish. Check out the in depth tutorial over at the blog Sew Many Ways… on how to make a modern clock with a bit of fabric and an old record.
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Turn boring packaging into a coordinated display
Darcy of the blog Smart-Bottom Enterprises sent in this great idea for recycling the boring box her business cards came in into a great coordinated display box for craft shows. I will be sure to pass this idea along to … Read More ...
How to make boy and girl style ear flap beanies from t-shirts
Kristin of the blog Lu Bird Baby sent in this super cute tutorial on how to sew little beanies from a recycled t-shirt. I think I will be making these for myself and my friends! Thanks Kristin!
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How to make a Fused plastic bag bib
Oh that Maggie from the blog Homemade mamas sent this great project in that knocks it out of the park! This great idea of transforming fused plastic bags into ultra practical bibs! Pop on over there for both the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make a cute cuff from a bit of sock
Brand new to the blogging world Krista is certainly not new to recycling and making some cute stuff! See how she turned a bit of sock into a cute cuff. Pop on over to her blog Out of Kaven’s Pocket … Read More ...
Turn a stuffed animal into an Easter Basket
Turn a stuffed animal into a cute Easter basket idea from the blog CraziBeatiful Women.… Read More ...
How to make recycled wool felted sweater coasters
Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a wonderful tutorial for making some recycled woven coasters. I love the mix of the wool felted sweaters and quilting cottons. Thanks Colleen for sending in your great project!
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How to recycle last year’s date book into a tool and supply journal
Eileen Hull over at the blog Thoughts From My Studio came up with this great way to take last year’s date book and turn it into a record of her markers and punches and things she already has so when … Read More ...
Recycle a cd case into a classy gift card box
Over at the blog Chica and Jo there is a wonderful tutorial on how to recycle a cd holder into a gift card box. I do love the irony here in that the gift card they happen to feature is … Read More ...
Book Review: Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic
Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic
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This book should be called the “Encyclopedia of plastic bag recycling” it is packed full of techniques using recycled plastic bags and then once you have tried all the cool … Read More ...
A new way to play with those old board game cards
Katie of the blog Punk Projects just sent in this super cute and easy tutorial for making little notebooks from monopoly cards. I have been saving these and I think I will be whipping myself up a bunch of these … Read More ...
10 Leprechaun traps that re-use all sorts of things
I hadn’t heard of this little phenomenon but apparently leprechaun traps are needed around this time of year and what a better project than to whip one up out of found and recycled things. Pop on over to How Does … Read More ...
Plate up a beautiful “stained glass” window
Cindi of the blog Beyond the Picket Fence sent in this great idea of simply gluing lovely colored glass plates to a window to create a “stained glass” look. So simple yet so pretty.
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Zip up some great fashion with recycled zipper projects
Over at Threadbanger there is a great collection of recycled zipper projects that include jewelry, clothing and home dec. This simple choker is my favorite but there are some really pretty flowers and some really crazy/wild stuff. Zip over there … Read More ...
Recycle a large shirt into a little dress
Over at the blog Blue Print Crafts Jordan is celebrating Nation Craft month by going green and is posting all sorts of green crafts. She kicks off the month with this cute little dress made from a mens shirt. I … Read More ...
