These are so awesome! I have a nice little stash of leather from clothes and a purse factory and I will so so be getting out my Sizzix die cutting machine to be making some of these Recycled leather and … Read More ...
How to make a recycled leather St. Patrick’s Day shamrock cuff
Looking to make something for St. Patrick’s Day? Here is a project I whipped up using a few bits of recycled leather scraps ( you could use just about anything) and my Sizzix die cutter. See the tutorial on … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cocktail ring
When a piece of jewelry breaks what’s a crafter to do? Make a new piece with it of course! That is just what Kelly of the blog ReStitch me did with a broken butterfly ring. See her tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make a recycled stitched heart
Over at the blog The Kraft Farm there is a fun tutorial sent in by Jamie showing how to make a stitched heart out of some recycled cardboard tubing. I bet this technique would be great for all sorts … Read More ...
How to make a recycled belt and button bracelet
Nothing beats a project that features a little collection of mementos and that’s just what this project by Kelly does. See the post at her blog ReStitch Me where she featured a tutorial (and a cute pict of her dog) … Read More ...
How to make recycled broken jewelry and feather hair clips
Ashley’s craft group sure look like they had so much fun making these recycled jewelry and feather hair clips. If you too would like to dig out your broken jewelry and buttons along with some feathers and hair clips and … Read More ...
How to make a recycled woven paper purse
I used to make those little folded gum wrapper bracelets when I was a kid and I have tried it recently only to experience the fun all over again! That’s what this fun folded and woven recycled magazine purse reminded … Read More ...
How to add some recycled bling to a pair of shoes
I am on a shoe “kick” or should I say you recycled crafters are! Check out the research and then how Erica of the blog Recycled Fashion posted an easy tutorial on how to dress up a pair of shoes … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin earrings
Aweeeee! These are just too cute! I know you need a pair, I do. Pop on over to Casey’s blog Laughs and Crafts 4 Mom to check out her detailed tutorial on how to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin … Read More ...
How to make recycled shower curtain ring bangle bracelets
I always giggle when I see other crafters having to take “mirror” shots posing in their latest creation. I have tried this and rarely does it work but hey, we all keep trying. And speaking of trying I will most … Read More ...
Winners check your email
Readerwoman….You are the winner of Margot Potter’s book New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry
and
iowastarr1972 is the 3rd winner I picked to get Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios
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How to make a recycled earring display organizer
I love using my collections as decorations and that’s one of the bonuses to this project. I love the old style metal hanger Dom used to make this recycled earring display organizer see how at the tutorial featured at the … Read More ...
Giveaway: Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios
Yes! The peeps at North Light Books have bequeathed upon me a copy of Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios by Jema “Emilly Ladybird” Hewitt to give to one lucky reader of … Read More ...
How to make measuring tape and button bracelets
Got an old measuring tape hangin’ around and some fun buttons? Why not whip up a fun set of bracelets. Bay Area Maker Faire May 21st & 22nd! Want to win a pair of tickets? Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make festive Recycled cardboard necklaces
Over at Mommy Labs there is a post featuring a tutorial on how to make these fun recycled cardboard necklaces. Not only that there is also a giveaway of some beautiful beads that ends on May 20th! So pop on … Read More ...
