I collect unusual soda and drink cans that have cool art on them. This is a great idea to use them while I am drinking my next craft supply! The tutorial is posted over at the blog Diva Schmivas.… Read More ...
Recycled decupage light bulb birds
Over at the blog Crafts by Amanda there is this super cute project of making birds from old light bulbs. Pop on over to see Amanda’s great tutorial and the flock she made in a rainbow of colors, they are … Read More ...
Mod curtain made from recycled milk jugs
Those Homemade Mama’s made this great curtain from recycled milk jugs! Pop on over to their blog to see the full tutorial. They were inspired by the book Eco Craft. Want to see what I made with milk jugs … Read More ...
How to recycle a laundry bag into produce bags
Over at the blog Misia Pepa Adventures there is a wonderful tutorial for turning a laundry bag into a bunch of produce bags so that you don’t need to use the plastic ones. Thanks for sending in this great project … Read More ...
An oh so pretty new spin on a classic recycling project-tinted jar votives
Over at the blog Gingerbread Snowflakes there is a really pretty spin on turning Jars into vases and votives. This cleaver crafter tinted Mod Podge to give her glass jars pretty pastel colors that look like vintage glass.
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Book Review, Hand-Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs By Lorine Mason
Hand Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs
By Lorine Mason
What I liked about this book was the use of really good sewing techniques to make very nice looking projects. Often times when you are
… Read More ... How to recycle a juice carton into a cute gift box
Over at the CHA craft site there is this cute tutorial for how to turn a orange juice carton into a fun little gift box with a handle. Thanks Marisa for sending in this fun recycling project!
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Book Review- Playing with Books: Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book By Jason Thompson
Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book
By Jason Thompson
I was so “torn” when I first read this book, I couldn’t decide whether savor each page slowly and absorb all the details or keep furiously flipping each … Read More ...
DIY Star Wars Lego – Belt Buckle
The force was totally with the clever mom of the blog In The Happily Ever After to make such a cute belt buckle for her son from Logo action figures. Pop on over to her blog for the tutorial. Thanks … Read More ...
Recycle those bill envelopes into origami boxes
Over at the blog Zakka Life there is a wonderful tutorial on how to recycle those bill envelopes into a cute box!
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How to make an iPad holster for the back of a car seat
The cleaver Momma of the blog Di Denizen wanted a way to turn her hubbie’s new iPad into a viewing station for her kiddos for a long car trip and so she whipped up this great “iPad Car Holster” Want … Read More ...
How to turn a rubber stamp into a photo holder
Over at the blog Flea Market Style there is a great tutorial for turning an old rubber stamp with a handle into a photo holder. What a great way to recycle something that is still pretty but not used in … Read More ...
How to make a fabric covered recycled record clock
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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