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How to make a framed crayon initial

June 28, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love how modern this framed crayon initial looks! The clever crafter Carol of the blog Frugal Life Project needed teacher gifts. What’s a crafty gal to do? Think about cool things that other crafters had shared and give it … Read More ...

Burn Baby Craft-How to singe the eges of satin and organza to make flowers

June 25, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Little Birdie Secrets there are a who bunch of different styles of flowers made by singing the edges of satin and organza. Pop on over to see the different styles and the how-to. What a great … Read More ...

A bunch of pretty designs made from recycled paper tubes

June 24, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

These are some really cute designs that are made from cardboard tubes. Pop on over to the blog Pane, Amore e Creativita to check out the tutorials and all the designs.

Love working with recycled items? Check out this amazing … Read More ...

Recycle smocking from a little dress into a cute headband

June 23, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I usually post projects where something is sewn into a little dress. The clever crafter of the blog innocentia took the smocking section from her daughter’s baby dress and made a cute headband for her. What a great re-use for … Read More ...

Recycle your tin cans into baking and gift giving containers

June 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This recycled craft is YUMMY! Pop on over to the blog Chasing Fireflies to get the tasty recipe and how to for making recycled tin can banana bread.

This cleaver crafter ties a bow on top with a tea bag … Read More ...

Recycle a plain sweater into a new one “re” plete with pleated trim

June 21, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Suzannah of the charming blog Adventures In Dressmaking sent in this project that takes it’s inspiration from one of my favorite stores, Anthropology. She transforms a plain sweater into one with little pleated ribbon trim.

[tags]how to make ribbon pleated … Read More ...

How to recycle a plastic water bottle into wicked cool bracelet

June 18, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

The Crafty Pirate, Thera Joyce sent in this rad, does anyone still say “rad”?, bracelet tutorial for turning a plastic water bottle into a bracelet.

[tags]how to make a water bottle bracelet[/tags]… Read More ...

How to make reusable Swiffer Duster Cloths

June 17, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Looking for a way to make eco-friendly, reusable Swiffer Duster cloths? There’s a fantastic tutorial over at Sew Much Ado that shows you how to make reusable Swiffer cloths from old flannel shirts. This not only saves money but also … Read More ...

Cereal box and Sunday Comics Father’s Day Gift Bag

June 16, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I go through at least one cereal box a week so I could make lots of these gift bags. See how at this post. I do think it’s “funny” that this is the second project you readers have sent … Read More ...

How to make a fun-ny clock

June 15, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a great tutorial for making this clock with the funnies. Choose any image that your Dad would like and make it for Father’s Day!

[tags]how to make a clock[/tags]… Read More ...

Recycle plastic bags into super cute iron on images

June 14, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Plastic bag fusing is such a great way to recycle plastic bags. Well, thanks Eva for sending in this plastic bag iron-on to fabric post from the blog Filth Wizardry. I can’t wait to try this!

[tags]how to make … Read More ...

I just “felt” this flower was so cute

June 11, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Kristin of the blog Lu Bird Baby sent in this cute felt flower tutorial. She used a recycled medicine bottle to make her circle templates. (And it also looks like she uses them to store her crafting supplies.)

[tags]how … Read More ...

Can you imagine shooting “trash ball” hoops with this fun trash can

June 10, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Lindsey sent in a link to a project over at the spankin’ new blog Recyclers Anonymous but this one just called to me to share. It is a trash can made out of rings of recycled magazine pages and a … Read More ...

How to crayon etch on metal tins

June 7, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I don’t know about you but I save all those metal tins that mints and things come in. I didn’t know you could “DIY” etch metal until Rebecca sent in this link to her wonderful tutorial on how to make … Read More ...

Recycle a CD rack into a fabric display stand

June 6, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Rebecca of the blog This Present Life sent in this great idea for turning a CD rack into a pretty fabric storage and display stand. I love looking at my fabric so this would be a great project for me!… Read More ...

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