As the blog name states- Sawdust and Paper Scraps- this clever crafter is mighty handy with the wood scraps. This is a great idea for using all those little bits of trim and wood that are always left over from … Read More ...
An old broken chair gets a new life as a jewelry holder
Yes this pretty jewelry holder was made from an old chair. Don’t believe me? Pop on over to this post at Today’s Creative Blog to see the original chair and while you are there see a whole bunch of transformed … Read More ...
Spring wreath tutorial using leftovers from past projects
Over at the blog Tea Rose Home there is a wonderful tutorial for making this lovely spring wreath. It is made using leftovers from her past projects. Love that because I always have extra supplies and samples from past projects. … Read More ...
Recycled soda can coasters
I collect unusual soda and drink cans that have cool art on them. This is a great idea to use them while I am drinking my next craft supply! The tutorial is posted over at the blog Diva Schmivas.… Read More ...
Recycled decupage light bulb birds
Over at the blog Crafts by Amanda there is this super cute project of making birds from old light bulbs. Pop on over to see Amanda’s great tutorial and the flock she made in a rainbow of colors, they are … Read More ...
Mod curtain made from recycled milk jugs
Those Homemade Mama’s made this great curtain from recycled milk jugs! Pop on over to their blog to see the full tutorial. They were inspired by the book Eco Craft. Want to see what I made with milk jugs … Read More ...
An oh so pretty new spin on a classic recycling project-tinted jar votives
Over at the blog Gingerbread Snowflakes there is a really pretty spin on turning Jars into vases and votives. This cleaver crafter tinted Mod Podge to give her glass jars pretty pastel colors that look like vintage glass.
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How to make a fabric covered recycled record clock
This looks so modern and stylish. Check out the in depth tutorial over at the blog Sew Many Ways… on how to make a modern clock with a bit of fabric and an old record.
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… Read More ...An old metal veggie steamer makes a great base for a burlap flower wreath
This is just so charming pop on over to the blog Toteally Posh to see a fab transformation of an old veggie steamer and some burlap into some charming decor.
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… Read More ...How to make recycled wool felted sweater coasters
Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a wonderful tutorial for making some recycled woven coasters. I love the mix of the wool felted sweaters and quilting cottons. Thanks Colleen for sending in your great project!
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Circuit Boards are recycled into magnificent modern art
I love circuit boards and so when I saw what this fab designer from the blog Five Green Acres did with them I wanted to share it with you all! Be sure to check out her total bathroom redo, there … Read More ...
Plate up a beautiful “stained glass” window
Cindi of the blog Beyond the Picket Fence sent in this great idea of simply gluing lovely colored glass plates to a window to create a “stained glass” look. So simple yet so pretty.
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… Read More ...Recycling little snips of magazines as leaves in wall art
Over at the blog Simply Modern Mom there is a wonderful room makeover. Included in it are these two pieces of art where the petals of the leaves are cut from magazines! Wow is all I have to say, so … 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 ...
Recycle old belts into a floorcloth
Dudecraft posted this photo and asked for suggestions on how to make it. There are some great ideas there. I love the look of this, kind of industrial/quilt/wood floor like. I personally would go with the gluing method.
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