If you are handy with a saw and like building stuff then pop on over to Craftside and leave a comment to get yourself in the running for a copy of Building With Secondhand Stuff: How to Re-Claim, Re-Vamp, Re-Purpose … Read More ...
How to make recycled paint chip modern art
The beauty of paint chip samples is the myriad of colors they come in which makes it a great medium to make ombre art. See how Heather of the blog The Lovely Cupboard made a great piece of ombre modern … Read More ...
How to make a cute crocheted recycled rug
I love to make simple yet dramatic projects that don’t require a lot of thought. That’s just what this is. A super easy crocheted circle rug. See more photos and the easy way featured on the blog Sew Sweet TV … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard and can vase
Isn’t it fun to make pretty yet unexpected things? That is just what I think this is. I love the way the clever designer Donatella incorporated the recycled type into her cardboard vase. I could see making all sorts of … Read More ...
How to make a recycled light bulb jack-o-lantern
We all want to switch our old light bulbs to the new energy efficient ones but what are we supposed to do with our old ones? I have the answer for you! Well, Beth Watson does! She shared her easy … 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 a recycled paper tube pumpkin
You all know how much I love recycled paper and TP tube crafts. Kerry of the blog My Life is His Mission sent in a link to her clever way of making paper pumpkins with a paper tube base.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled hanger and plastic origami crane mobile
When I first opened the link Katie sent in to her blog A Childhood list I thought this was one of those cool black chandeliers that are all the rage right now. Imagine my pleasure in looking closer to realize … Read More ...
How to make a recycled can football windsock
I don’t get a chance to post many “guy” projects. I’m not saying girls don’t like football too, I’m just saying this one can lean toward the boy side of things. I love it! I wonder how it would look … Read More ...
How to upcycle a pumpkin with poetry
Inexpensive pumpkins are all over the place right now. They don’t need to stay that way. Add your personal touch by adding your favorite quote, phrase or poem like Cherie did. See her tutorial she posted a t her blog … Read More ...
How to make a Halloween Wreath
Heather of the blog The Sewing Loft sent in a link to her unique take on a Halloween wreath. See how to make a recycled t-shirt Halloween wreath with spider web accents.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check … Read More ...
How to make recycled glass bottle photo frames
This is so simple yet elegant! Check out Rachel’s easy tutorial she posted at her blog Lines Across my Face on how to make recycled glass bottle photo frames (along with links to her research (super cute too!)… Read More ...
How to make recycled window clings
This looks like a great way to make holiday themed decor and with the holidays fast approaching this tutorial will come in handy! Over at the blog Literally Inspired the clever craft Ginger has posted a quick and tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater pumpkin
If you are pulling your sweaters as the cooler weather approaches and some of them aren’t going to make the “cut” this fall why not dress up a pumpkin? Follow the fun tutorial on how to decorate a pumpkin with … Read More ...
How to make a clothes closet from an old big screen TV
Wow! This is a first for me. Those old big screen TVs that are huge wooden pieces of furniture make a great closet with the creativity of Athena. Check out her tutorial on how to make a clothes closet out … Read More ...
