Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
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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Hand Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs
Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book
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 ...
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 ...
I simply love these flowers. They look like ranunculus to me and those are just about my favorite flower! If you love them too pop on over to the blog T. Matthews Fine Art for the wonderful tutorial. Thanks for … Read More ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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 ...
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 a cute Easter basket idea from the blog CraziBeatiful Women.
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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