This Book Was a Tree: Ideas, Adventures, and Inspiration for Rediscovering the Natural World by Marcie Chambers Cuff is a really interesting book that encourages creativity outdoors. It combines science and nature with crafts and fun. There are all sorts … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle plant holders
If you are thinking about adding some flowers to your space and want to hang them why not try these cute hanging pots made from recycled plastic bottles. See the full recycled plastic bottle hanging flower pot tutorial over at … Read More ...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle into a faux pottery pitcher
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Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever … Read More ...
Product Review: Gutermann Recycled Thread Polyester
I just got back from CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) and I am beyond excited to share one of the most amazing discoveries I came across — Gutermann’s Recycled Polyester Thread! Yes, you heard that right — this high-quality … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle bracelets
Emily shared a great tutorial at her blog Crap at Crafts on how to make recycled plastic bottle bracelets along with my favorite detail is she used magnetic closures that look great!… Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle clay impressions
I bet this post will have you picking up every plastic bottle you run across and look to see what kind of pattern is on the bottom. Krissy of the blog B. Inspired, Mama! came up with a fun idea … Read More ...
How to make a recycled black trash bag Halloween wreath
I love working with recycled plastic bags. I know we all try not to consume them to begin with but sometimes they get a bit of use but still can be crafted with. Check out the awesome tutorial Kathi sent … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin earrings
Aweeeee! These are just too cute! I know you need a pair, I do. Pop on over to Casey’s blog Laughs and Crafts 4 Mom to check out her detailed tutorial on how to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle banks
These are so darn cute I can’t stand it! I suppose I am a sucker for anything with a bunny and combine that with recycling you had me at Recycled Bunny Bank! No real need for a tutorial as all … Read More ...
How to make plastic bottle flower blooms
Daniella created these plastic flowers so that she could have some weather proof decorations, she calls them “Manchester Blooms”. Pop on over to her blog Rubbish Revamped for the how to make plastic bottle flowers tutorial she posted.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle heart necklace
Over at the blog Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to cut and stamp a recycled plastic bottle into a cute heart pendant. While there you can enter to win a copy of The Complete Photo Guide to … Read More ...
Happy New Year’s Eve Recycled Glitter Ball
Katherine of the blog Krafty Kat sent in this great New Year’s Eve glitter ball she designed with recycled plastic bottle lids. Pop (cork???) on over to this post at Krafty Kat for the tutorial. Happy New Year all you … Read More ...
How to make a snowman and Christmas tree out of recycled bottle caps
Pop (pun intended) over to Linda’s blog to see how she transformed plastic soda and water bottle tops (along with a bit of t-shirt) into a cute snowman and Christmas tree.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out … Read More ...
Book Review and WIN a copy of Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
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David Edgar and Robin A. Edgar
Let me start by saying my background is Industrial Design so I know about how much effort goes into designing manufactured packaging. It … Read More ...
Privacy window covering made from the bottom of recycled clear plastic bottles
If you look at this quick it has a beautiful vintage quality. The clever crafter R L Hall of the blog Artful Express made this window cover that provides a bit of privacy but still lets in light. She made … Read More ...
