Over at the blog Homeroad there is a great idea on how to turn an old chair into a ladder that makes a great trellis. While there check out Susan’ s great collection of gates that include this “junk” … Read More ...
How to make cute birdies with recycled plastic fruit
Don’t these little birdies just make you smile? Want to make a set for yourself to keep you grinning all day? Check out the fab tutorial on how to make recycled plastic fruit birdies over at Maureen’s post at her … Read More ...
How to make a recycled grapevine and shirting fabric wreath
This grapevine wreath embellished with little bows of shirting fabric looks so fresh and fun! See the tutorial Alix posted at her blog Mamaka Mills on how to recycle a grape vine wreath into a fresh new one with shirting … Read More ...
How to make a recycled board sign with easy crackle finish
Over at the blog Chic n’ Joy there is a tutorial on how to make a crackle finish sign. What’s great about this tutorial is there is nothing really particular you need for it, pretty much everything can be … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paint chip family tree….with a swing!
Now I know this recycled family tree is mostly made up of paint chips but the best part is the swing! I mean really, shouldn’t every family tree have a swing??? Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth for … Read More ...
Combine art and old book pages to make fun collages
Over at the blog EkoDeko there is a wonderful idea for combining art and pages from books into cute cards. While this blog is in another language the tutorial photos are fabulous and easy to see how the clever crafter … Read More ...
How to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls
Over at the blog CAMIC designs there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls. I think these are just so colorful and I love how big they are. I could … Read More ...
How to make scrap yarn art or how to paint with yarn
For a scrap yarn saver like me this is a great idea for using leftover yarn ends to make art. See the great tutorial on how to paint with yarn Leah posted at her blog Zombies Wearing Helmets.… Read More ...
Recycled cardboard makes great giant party decorations
I love the fact this the clever Mom of the blog Pam’s Party and Practical Tips makes things B I G!!!! Check out her post where she shares all sorts of her giant party decorations that are all made from … 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 window chalkboard
This may look like a traditional chalkboard conversion but there is a fun twist to it. The clever crafter of the blog Downtime. Upcycle incorporated “windows” in her chalkboard that she could then use as little frames to showcase art. … Read More ...
How to make a recycled earring display organizer
I love using my collections as decorations and that’s one of the bonuses to this project. I love the old style metal hanger Dom used to make this recycled earring display organizer see how at the tutorial featured at the … Read More ...
How to make a light bulb photo decoration
As we all switch over to using those new fangled energy efficient bulbs what’s a crafter to do with the old ones? Why make something as adorable as this cute photo/chalkboard cube. See the great tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a record album cover box
I love the art on old record albums and this looks like a great project to make that features them! Check out the fabulous tutorial on how to make a record album box featured at Leah’s blog Zombies Wearing Helmets.… Read More ...
How to make a folded paper shadow box style frame
OK this is just plain brilliant. If all you have on hand is some paper (recycled preferably of course) with just a few folds and a bit of fun you can make a shadow box style frame using the tutorial… Read More ...
