Over at Malia’s blog, Yesterday on Tuesday there are a whole bunch of great ideas for transforming green glass bottles into charming and festive shamrock themed decorations perfect for St. Patrick’s day. Check out the great St. Patrick’s Day recycled … Read More ...
How to make wine cork magnets
This is just a charming idea. See how to make wine cork magnets over at the blog Make the Best of Everything! Thanks Kristen for sharing this project and the great old photo! I also love her blog’s tag line, … Read More ...
How to make peek-through recycled vases
If you’ve got some flowers that need a recycled custom made vase, why not try making these peek-through vases from empty bottles using the fab tutorial over at Canadian Living.… Read More ...
I “heart” lace garlands
Got some scraps of lace and a cookie cutter? Then you can whip up this heart garland. See how to make a lace heart garland over at the blog Michele Made Me. I can see doing this for all sorts … Read More ...
From drawers to wall art
My kindred spirit Amy of the blog A Nest For All Seasons who, like me, loves to score stuff in the “free zone” as I call it (which is the space between the road and the sidewalk). Amy worked her … Read More ...
Recycled Hanger and T-shirt Chinese New Year wall hanging
The Chinese New Year is such a fun time to make crafts and decorations for. Check out this bright red wall hanging made from a hanger (OK I’m giggling typing that) and a t-shirt. For the tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Fake Firecracker Wall Hanging
With treats inside! I love this recycle project for so many reasons. First its Chinese New Year of the Rabbit theme and that it’s made from recycled toilet and paper towel tubes! Pop on over to the post Stephanie sent … Read More ...
Upcycle coloring book pages into paintings
Uh….WOW! Totally mastered the art of kitsch. Over at Katie’s blog Punk Projects there is a super fun and easy tutorial on how to paint coloring book pages and make them look like awesome art!
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… Read More ... How to make a plastic grocery bag Valentine wreath
Hehe I could go for another “heart” comment but really, that is going to get old. All I have to say is this is a great heart wreath made from plastic grocery bags. It is made in a bit of … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater Valentine heart wreath
This is so pretty for so many reasons! I love the red and white color combo and the heart shape, but most of all that it’s made from recycled sweaters, fabric and a wire hanger! See how to make a … Read More ...
How to recycle jars into pretty paper flower embellished containers
Over at the blog Homework Today’s Assignment: Be Creative- there is this charming project. Read how to recycle some plain jars into some lovely storage containers embellished with pretty paper cut flowers.… Read More ...
How to decorate with this and that
Check out this fun idea to take bits of this and that, paint it all one or two colors and you’ve got yourself a festive decoration. The clever crafter Becky of the blog Patchwork Posse sent in this link 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 ...
Toilet paper tubes NEVER looked so pretty
I think this has got to be one of the prettiest recycling projects from one of the most ordinary and non attractive items ever! Yup, people those are toilet paper tubes! Over at the blog Homemade Mamas you too can … Read More ...
How to decorate a plain hanger with a bit of yarn
I really can’t believe I found this tutorial! A friend just gave me a whole bunch of those plastic (not so pretty) hangers and this is the perfect solution to make them colorful and interesting. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
