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!
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 ...
How to make soda can embossed and colored ornaments
Jenny sent in this cute tutorial posted at Craft Test Dummies for some cute ornaments made from soda (or other……hehe) cans. Holiday cheer, kind of like having your cake and eating it too.
… Read More ...How to make a paper tube snowflake
These are just so pretty and they come from such humble beginnings. See the great tutorial for making paper towel or bathroom tissue tube snowflake ornaments that Ashley sent in featured on her blog Chasing Fireflies.
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How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking
I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More ...
How to make a Tree Advent Calender
This is so simple and pretty! Check out this wonderful Tree Advent Calender made from……I bet you can’t guess????? OK, I’ll tell you, paint chip samples! Thanks Melissa for designing this super project and sharing it with us on your … Read More ...
How to make a recycle jean pocket banner
The back pockets of jeans are such a fun shape to work with in recycled crafts. Check out this fun banner tutorial over at the blog Yesterday on Tuesday that Malia shared with us.
… Read More ...How to recycle an old clock into a stylish new one with an old album cover
It is time for a cool recycling project. Check out this cool tutorial Ana of the blog I Made It So sent in on how to take an old clock and album cover and transform them into a stylish and … Read More ...