This one is new to me. I can’t say as I have thought of making earrings with fabric but these earrings especially the middle pair are beyond cute! Pop on over to the blog at Spoonflower for the tutorial on … Read More ...
Oodles of fun and funky recycled CD projects
I bet if you looked hard enough you could find a random cd or 2 lurking in your home or work office. I know I could. Pop on over to the blog Moms and Crafters for just oodles of recycled … Read More ...
How to make your own chunky chain necklace
I am loving my chunky chain necklaces… mostly just a few links mixed with other small chain but this idea for making my own is fabulous! I am so excited that I can add words to the links too! Pop … Read More ...
Stitch up a fiber cuff with a recycled plastic bottle base
This stitching on a plastic bottle is a great way to make a fiber cuff bracelet…kind of like making your own mesh for cross stitch. Use as many or few holes and the design possibilities are endless. Pop on over … Read More ...
Recycled plastic bottles never looked so cool
This project that uses both paper and plastic looks so classy. I kind of want to try it with many layers. This paper and plastic recycled water bottle bracelet is part of a great collection of recycled plastic bottle projects … Read More ...
A bit of pink yarn and recycled plastic transform into a Barbie -tastic necklace craft
This pink and orange necklace sure makes a statement and is so easy to make! I bet it would look great in all sorts of color combinations but this one is Barbie -tastic! Pop on over to the blog Pink … Read More ...
How to make a marble pattern in recycled plastic for jewelry making and more!
I love the fact that I keep learning new ways to work with recycled materials. It seems endless! So today I learned that you can marblize recycled #2 plastic. Pop on over to Instructables to read the verry detailed step … Read More ...
Negative film strips make great modern style earrings
I’ve seen some great projects that use the whole negative film strip but I’ve never seen a project that just uses the side edges. These are so delicate and look so cool! Pop on over to the blog The Refab … Read More ...
Recycled jewelry retro Christmas trees make the perfect holiday decor
If you are into retro decor, especially during the holidays why not add one of these amazing recycled jewelry Christmas trees to your collection? These Recycled jewelry Christmas tree decorations are made by Etsy Seller Lovelies By Leela. She … Read More ...
How to make “junk” art beads and necklaces
Are you the type of person who sees the beauty in junk? I am. And when you gather up a bunch of it in a semi formal way like stringing it on a cord it transforms into a modern art … Read More ...
Two ways to make recycled button scarf rings
I was recently gifted a fabulous print scarf that I really want to wear, problem is I am not really a scarf person. I started hunting around for ideas on transforming it into a shirt, tank or dress and came … Read More ...
Fun way to feature an enamel pin from the Craft Gossip Shop on a necklace charm
I scored this timely “Grow a Pair” ovary pin on the Craft Gossip Shop. I loved the design and I want to wear it all the time so I wanted to convert it into a pendant for a necklace. … Read More ...
How to make adorable recycled cork Tiki necklaces
I’ve painted Tiki faces on recycled palms that were really big so when I spotted these tiny Tiki I fell in love! Pop on over to the blog Sophie’s World for the tutorial on how to make recycled cork Tiki … Read More ...
How to drill into pebbles and stones
I have been doing a lot of rock painting but I bet it might be cool to turn some of these into charms for a necklace. This tutorial on how to drill into stones and pebbles is very detailed and … Read More ...
How to make a beaded rainbow DNA design
With science and medicine in the news practically every day on every channel I was looking around for elements that might be fun to incorporate into art and craft projects. I spotted these rainbow DNA beaded earrings. I was thinking … Read More ...