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How to make a recycled hat purse

February 18, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

DSC_2944 Just when you think you are safe to get rid of something you see a great way another clever crafter has used it in a new way that you would actually use. That is the case with this old fur … Read More ...

How to make a recycled sweater pot holders

January 31, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

recycled-sweater-pot-holderToday along with a fun tutorial for this kitchen necessity I love how the photo is half illustration and the pot holders are the photo of the real recycled sweater pot holders. Pop on over to the blog Craft Foxes … Read More ...

How to “knit” with your rainbow loom and t-shirt yarn

January 26, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

13Not only did this clever crafter use a recycled supply, t-shirt yarn, she repurposed her rainbow loom to “knit”. Pop on over to the blog Green Issues By Agy to see how to weave or knit a swatch using a … Read More ...

How to outline with freezer paper

January 24, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

_MG_0253 I have used freezer paper to make a stencil with the outside area. The clever crafter at the blog Just Chic switched things up and used the inside area of the freezer paper stencil to make this outline art on … Read More ...

How to make little pants from big ones

December 28, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

upcycle3 OK does this photo not warm your heart or what? This mommy let her little guy get in on the recycled sewing project. Pop on over to the blog Green Issues by Agy to see her tutorial on how to … Read More ...

How to make recycled sweater bunnies

November 15, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

P1000922Today is all about the cute. Hop on over to the blog SweaterDoll for a tutorial on how to make a cute bunny out of a recycled sweater. I bet you could make all sorts of animals using this … Read More ...

How to upcycle an old t-shirt with embroidery overlay

November 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_2418This is such an amazing idea! I never thought of using embroidery to brighten and give new life to an old t-shirt but that is just what you can do. Pop on over to the blog buttons and paint to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled necktie brooch

November 9, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Necktie Brooch Neckties are made from some of the most beautiful and interesting print fabric. And most of us crafters don’t wear them the way they are intended to be, so that’s where us recycled crafters come in! Pop on over to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled t-shirt apron

November 1, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

DIY-Apron-from-a-T-shirt-768x1024This is just darling and the possibilities are endless as the number of t-shirt designs out there! Pop on over to the blog Cheep Crafty Mama for the tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt apron decorated with stencils… Read More ...

How to make a no-sew recycled shirt doggy cape

October 16, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

dog cape with hole for harnessIf you are one of those people that like to dress up your doggie either for Halloween or just because pop on over to the blog Sew Doggy Style for a no-sew tutorial on how to make a recycled shirt … Read More ...

How to refashion a Dashiki

September 11, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Nelesc Designs dashiki refashionToday I have another “first” for me. I don’t believe I have ever posted a recycled Dashiki project. Well thanks to Nellie of the blog Nelesc designs you too can make a recycled dashiki shirt. Pop on over to her … Read More ...

How to make a recycled t-shirt beach bag

August 7, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

T top I have seen cut up t-shirts and I have seen t-shirt tote bags but not the two combined! This is a great idea for creating a bag that needs to breath. I bet it would also be great for produce. … Read More ...

How to make a recycled loom and a recycled t-shirt yarn woven trivet

June 24, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

null_zpsd87785cb Over at the blog Tip Toe Fairy there are two great tutorials. One tutorial is how to make a loom and then how to weave a recycled t-shirt yarn trivet. Oh and she also shows you how to make … Read More ...

How to make a 4th of July t-shirt

June 23, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Screen-Shot-2013-06-02-at-9.07.19-PM OK, well this tutorial on how to make bleach designs on clothes could be used with anything but if you are looking to make a new outfit (out of maybe a t-shirt that has some spots already?) for the 4th … Read More ...

How to upcycle a pair of shoes with decoupaged paper napkins

June 3, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

P1060872Over at the blog Make it Easy Crafts there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plain pair of shoes into to floral covered shoes by decoupaging floral paper napkins.… Read More ...

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