Over at Threadbanger there is a great collection of recycled zipper projects that include jewelry, clothing and home dec. This simple choker is my favorite but there are some really pretty flowers and some really crazy/wild stuff. Zip over there … Read More ...
Recycle a large shirt into a little dress
Over at the blog Blue Print Crafts Jordan is celebrating Nation Craft month by going green and is posting all sorts of green crafts. She kicks off the month with this cute little dress made from a mens shirt. I … Read More ...
Brown paper bags are recycled into embellished wallets
Over at Marylin Huskamp’s blog, Marylin’s Nouvelle she shows off some cute little wallet/bags that she made with recycled paper bags, fabric scraps, trim and buttons. They are so cute!
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Recycled sock kitty, why should the monkeys have all the fun?
Pop on over to the blog The Inadvertent Farmer for a great tutorial on how to recycle a sock into a cute kitty. I think if the sock was a bit taller you could cut the ears a bit … Read More ...
T-shirts are transformed into a ruffle skirt best part-no measuring
This is a great design that looks super simple to make see how at the blog Analog Me. Recycle t-shirt projects that are down and dirty quick and easy are simply the best!
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Upcycle a standard camera strap with your own personal style
Why should your tech equipment be boring? Follow this great tutorial over at The Object Project to recycle that plain camera strap into something with style.
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Recycle those cloths right down to the tag!
Over at Inhabit there are these pillows by Pieces of You made with vintage clothing tags. I have saved some tags that either had a cool graphic or were a cool name. I could not figure our what to do … Read More ...
How to make cute ruffle cuffs from a button down shirt
Ruffles rock! Sew up some super cute ruffle cuffs from an old shirt using this tutorial from Ruffles and Stuff.
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How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron
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!
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.
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Little girl tights are transformed into a colorful snake
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 ...
How to convert an old purse into a solar panel power station
Convert that old purse into a solar panel sportin’ hot new accessory. Follow the simple tutorial that includes all the links on where to get all the parts at Voltaic to go green when you are on the go and … Read More ...
How to make soft weights
When you craft sometimes you need to weight down what you are gluing such as in the case of book making. Well Pam Sussman over at her blog Book Arts Studio has a great tutorial on making some out of … Read More ...
Free Flower template perfect for recycling leftovers
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 ...
Just 1, a super cute one that is, of 100 ways to reuse a T-shirt
WOW! 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 ...