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How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron

November 26, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

6a00e5508254cd88340120a5fc2800970c-320wi Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Featured at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial … Read More ...

Kitten hat made from the sleeve of a sweater-meow!

November 12, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

kittyhat.JPG Oh I love recycling sweaters into new things and especially cute things! Check out this cute kitten hat project  designed by Sonya Nimri made from a recycled sweater sleeve.

[tags]recycle a sweater sleeve into a kitten hat[/tags]… Read More ...

Little girl tights are transformed into a colorful snake

November 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_0163.JPG What a great way to recycle tights that have been out grown. Pop on over to the blog-Journey Into Unschooling to read more about how to make this colorful stuffed snake from tights. If you aren’t in need of … Read More ...

Free Flower template perfect for recycling leftovers

October 18, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

flowerpin I don’t know about you but I keep my fabric scraps. They seem to coming in handy for project just like this cute little three tiered flower pin from the blog Argot. She uses it to dress up a … Read More ...

Fit to be tied ruffle scarf tutorial

October 15, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_4578_1254912405 Ruffles are hot right now and ties are a great source of beautiful fabrics that are just begging to be recycled into pretty things. Designer Frabjous posted this wonderful ruffle scarf design along with an easy to follow tutorial.

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Just 1, a super cute one that is, of 100 ways to reuse a T-shirt

October 7, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

recyclestep6WOW! over at the blog Hide Your Arms there is a list with links to 100 ways to recycle, upcycle, and repurpose the almighty t-shirt! The variety of ways that are posted there are sure to get your creativity flowing. … Read More ...

Fabric Mod Podge makes transforming a t-shirt easy peasy

September 29, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

2787356850_355063bee1_m I didn’t know about the fact that there was Fabric Mod Podge but thanks to the super fun blog Mod Podge Rocks I do now and so do you. In this post there are great directions for transforming a … Read More ...

Those cute kids shirts get new life when they get outgrown

September 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

fusible5Whitney of the blog Rookie Moms shares this great idea with a great tutorial on how to take those cute motifs from your kid’s shirts that they have outgrown and pop them on a new shirt that fits them. What … Read More ...

Vickie’s top 10 household items to repurpose with project how-to’s

August 31, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

DSC02736 Over at Vickie Howell’s Blog she put together her favorite top 10 house hold items that she likes to recycle into all sorts of new things including bags, pillows, and organizers. Pop on over there to get yourself some fun … Read More ...

Free Good/Bad Angel Bird Graphics used to recycle a plain white t-shirt

August 21, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

6a00e55007f59388340120a4ff4848970b-320wiOver at this post at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make iron-ons using this free graphic of good angel and bad angel birds, you know like the ones that sit on your shoulder and help you make … Read More ...

Cool Recycle Fashion Show at The Urban Institute for Contemporary Art

July 27, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

noshnight4If you are in the Grand Rapids Michigan area (I wish I was) check out this cool recycle event at the

Urban Institute for Contemporary Art

NOSHNIGHT: RECYCLED RUNWAY
August 8
5–7 PM Material Afterlife Carnival
7–9 PM Noshnight: Recycled … Read More ...

Sew Vintage Bed Sheets into new cloths

July 20, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

ss3 K B Vanhorn who writes the blog, A Patchwork World, totally scored this vintage bed sheet she had been hunting for and she worked her magic and turned it into  the cutest sundress for her daughter and a coordinating … Read More ...

Repurpose vintage t-shirts into spiffy baby duds

June 17, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

kentucky-onsie Oh so cute! Over at Life of Lindsey the mom-to-be is whipping up super cute onesies and baby t-shirts by repurposing adult size vintage t-shirts. This idea is such a great way to reuse a cherished adult shirt that may … Read More ...

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