Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
If you’re a fan of cozy, sustainable crafting, the Woolie & Furry Upcycled Slippers tutorial by Made By Barb is a must-try. This project combines creativity, comfort, and eco-consciousness, resulting in a pair of slippers that are both stylish and … Read More ...
Got a pair of pants that are too worn out to wear but you just can’t bring yourself to toss them? I found the perfect solution! Barb from Made By Barb has this awesome DIY tutorial that shows you how … Read More ...
I have made these little books out of one piece of paper a bunch of times and I have to say they are fun and easy. Making them into a tunnel book really kicks them up yet another notch without … Read More ...
So often vintage textiles like scarves can have a bit of damage in one place but most of the cool print is still OK. This project is perfect for those cool retro scarves that you want to rescue and enjoy. … Read More ...
I love t-shirts but I also love ruffles and other fancy elements. You too? Well head on over to the blog See Kate Sew for 10 ways to fancy up t-shirts. I bet it will be fun to mix … Read More ...
I recently was given a beautiful scarf but I don’t really wear scarves. Well, what’s a recycled crafter to do? Alter it to make something I would wear like this cute top. Pop on over to the blog Trash to … Read More ...
At first when I spotted this incredibly perfect column of clothing I wasn’t sure what I was seeing…that is a sure sign it is something cool..it draws you in. Seeing things you have never seen before is such a great … Read More ...
Is there a person out there that doesn’t loose a sock once and a while? Do you keep them thinking you will eventually find the other? I do and then I don’t remember where I put it 🙂 Well, this … Read More ...
There are many ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose fabric scraps. Over at the blog La Creative Mama you can see a great tutorial on how to use natural dyes to upcycle fabric or make new fabric look vintage and … Read More ...
Recycled sari fabric is positively gorgeous and the people over at Darn Good Yarn import lovely scarves made out of them. They come in narrow and wide and make a great accent to all sorts of looks and outfits. The … Read More ...
Are you a fashion watcher? I am but when you spot something you make on someone unexpected it’s beyond wonderful. That’s the way I feel about when it was revealed that Bernie Sanders was wearing recycled sweater mittens made by … Read More ...
This recycled bag was created by Etsy seller RECYCLEDVEGANandTuC – A small basic backpack made from recycled inner tubes and lorry curtain offcuts. A fun and environmentally friendly gift for this holiday season. You can see all their designs as … Read More ...
An exotic ribbon yarn made from recycled, Indian, silk chiffon sari fabric. Each skein of yarn is unique. The strips are hand cut and hand sewn together by artisans to form a continuous strand. The skeins combine a harmonious mixture … Read More ...
I love doilies. As the post over at The Idea Room shows so many ways that doilies can be reused, upcycled, repurposed and altered I could be making everything there. These wrist cozies happen to be one of my faves … Read More ...
I know we are in hot weather right now but sometime air contitioning can be chilly and hey, sweater weather will come around soon enough. This idea for transforming traditional button sweater closures with chains and beads makes this so … Read More ...
