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 ...
Brown paper bags are recycled into embellished wallets
Over at Marylin Huskamp’s blog, Marylin’s Nouvelle she shows off some cute little wallet/bags that she made with recycled paper bags, fabric scraps, trim and buttons. They are so cute!
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Barbie clothes are recycled into another thing to love-A Valentine
This just in from reader Allison, over at the blog Other People’s Chicken there are these super cute Valentines made from Barbie clothes! I love it! And there is another cute recycling picture and story, so worth the trip over … Read More ...
Those “vintage” computer disks are recycled into a little notebook
I have always loved this size of computer disk and here is a great way to reuse them to make a cute little note book. Check out this post at Cut out and Keep to see more.
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Day 1 of the big Craft Super Show in Anaheim, CA and this is my favorite recycling new tool
I have posted a couple of projects that utilize recycling a drinking straw but here is such a cute tool, A Wacky Whirly, for cutting a drinking straw into a cool spiral. It is kind of like if you … Read More ...
Recycling little snips of magazines as leaves in wall art
Over at the blog Simply Modern Mom there is a wonderful room makeover. Included in it are these two pieces of art where the petals of the leaves are cut from magazines! Wow is all I have to say, so … Read More ...
Recycle old belts into a floorcloth
Dudecraft posted this photo and asked for suggestions on how to make it. There are some great ideas there. I love the look of this, kind of industrial/quilt/wood floor like. I personally would go with the gluing method.
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Vintage Record album cover gets recycled into a fun notebook cover
Old record album covers are a great source of vintage graphics and images to use in recycled craft projects. Here is a fun notebook made from a record album cover project and tutorial posted by Tate et Moi at Cut … Read More ...
Recycled Book Review: Build It! With Pallets
Build It! With Pallets is a fun little book. If you are a handy sort and like to build stuff out of found wood pallets this is a great source for how-to projects. There are great instructions with nice little … Read More ...
Stemware and plates are recycled into a great cupcake 3-tiered stand
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Check out this fun spin on one of my favorite serving display pieces. At the blog Punky & Me there is a great tutorial so you can make one too!
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Salvage bits from vintage fabric and recycle them into bold decor
These just make me smile. They remind me of that wild wall paper that used to be in kitchens back in the day. If you have a big and bold bit of vintage fabric that’s looking for a remake, why … Read More ...
Old shoe forms become the bell of the ball in the hands of Artist Susan Etcoff Fraerman
Take a walk over to the blog Daily Art Muse to see how old shoe making forms are upcycled into beautiful pieces of art by Susan Etcoff Fraerman.
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Baby Alphabet blocks get recycled with a bit (or a lot) of glitter
I love using toys that kids have out grown and turning them into new and sparkly decorations! See how to turn old baby blocks into fun and festive decorations at the blog Art Glitter.
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Upcycle Legos with paper into anything with a cool new paper punch
Since it’s Cyber Monday I thought I’d post about a cool new tool you will be able to score (well punch) that you can use to recycle your Legos into new things, anything your imagination can come up with! OK, … Read More ...