With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat for Halloween
I love, love, love mini hats! And this one is too cool! Check out the fab link that Cindi sent in at her blog The Brass Paper Clip Project on how to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat perfect … Read More ...
How to upcycle a plain white pumpkin into a provocative one
OK, using the word provocative and recycled craft doesn’t happen very often. This is such a simple idea yet totally awesome idea! See Ashley”s take on spiffing up a plain white pumpkin with an old fishnet stocking.… Read More ...
How to Glitter Mod Podge a pair of shoes
This craft is as cute and fun as it is practical! I have actually used this technique myself and so I can fully attest to its coolness to save a pair of shoes from the trash bin. Check out the … Read More ...
How to make recycled t-shirt wall art
T-shirts have some of the best graphics out there. Why not enjoy them after the t-shirt has become unwearable for one reason or another. Posted at Crafts ‘n Coffee is an easy tutorial on how to make recycled t-shirt wall … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater ball
I have such an affinity to any project made with a recycled sweater. So when Kerry sent in her link to her blog Kid Giddy I was appropriatly…giddy…about her tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater ball from 14 … Read More ...
How to make recycled Halloween witch shoes
I am so excited about Halloween! There are so many cool ideas that I can’t wait to make! Today I have this awesome tutorial on how to make recycled witch shoes featured over at the blog Craft Test Dummies.… Read More ...
How to make a animated character inspired upcycled t-shirt
I just need to say that if you recognize this character by name from its original cartoon then you fall into one group, if you only recognize it from the car commercial (like myself) then you fall into another. Likewise … Read More ...
How to upcycle an old pair of jeans with stenciling
If you don’t fancy yourself too talented in the hand painting department stenciling is a great way to go to upcycle your clothes. Over at the blog All about Stencils.com there is a great tutorial on how to use multi … Read More ...
How to make a christmas tree from recycled pants
Now this has got to be one of the most extreme transformations I have seen in a while! And with it never too soon to start your Christmas card crafting here is a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to upcycle a denim jacket with Inkodye
Check out this cool tutorial on how to upcycle an old denim jacket with Inkodye ( a dye that develops in the sun). I really like this idea in that the traditional dying process seems a bit daunting and involved … Read More ...
How to make a t-shirt tote bag
Now I have seen a lot of t-shirt tote bag tutorials but this one is really nice! I especially like the braided shoulder straps. Pop on over to Leannes’ blog Chichidee handmade for the step-by-step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a cuff from a leather boot
I am pleased to share with you Nellie’s first tutorial she posted on her blog The Reconstructed Life. She shared a great post where she showed how to make a rockin’ cuff from a leather boot. Great job! Look … Read More ...
How to make a recycled vintage scarf flower
Check out the fast and easy tutorial Beth shared at her blog The Modern Lay on how to make a recycled scarf flower that is her entry into the Iron Craft Challenge.… Read More ...
How to sew a recycled clothing rosette covered purse
Over at the Laura’s blog Come Together Kids you will find her in detailed tutorial on how to recycle an old shirt and pants into a cute rosette covered purse. Clearly her little one was thrilled with her new … Read More ...
