OK, OK I know this sounds a bit funny but this is really good! Head over to the blog The Paper Pony to see her wonderful tutorial for folding these plastic shopping bags into tidy triangles for compact storage and … Read More ...
How to recycle a desk door into a cork board
Elizabeth of the blog Covered in Crafts sent in a cool tutorial on how she transformed a desk door into a super stylin’ cork board. See how she did it at this post over at her blog.
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How to make a recycled cd case calendar
Kelly of the blog All Things Made By Kelly sent in this very in-depth and clear tutorial on how to transform a cd case into a desk top calendar. She made them as gifts which I think is a great … Read More ...
Mini bottles are the perfect place to store mini messages
Melony of the blog Mel Designs sent in this super cute project where she recycled those little airline bottles into a wonderfully decorated place to store small notes , love letters and messages.
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Spook-tacular Recycled Bread Tag Monsters
I am officially doing the happy dance. I have been saving bread tags forever and always on the lookout for a project to make with them. Amanda of the aptly named blog Crafts by Amanda sent in this link to … Read More ...
Food cups are recycled into bead project containers
Mariska of the blog No Time 2 B Bored sent in this post about how to convert those little food containers into little bead cups. I think this would make a spectacular holiday bazaar item.
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How to take apart a sweater and unravel it into yarn
Have you ever wondered how to take a sweater apart so you could re-knit the yarn? Well thank Ashley from the blog Neauveau for sending in a link to her wonderful tutorial! I can just hear sweaters all over the … Read More ...
How to turn a tin can into a tea light holder
Are there enough “T”s in that title? OK enough with the silliness. Check out the cool tutorial that Scott did at his aptly named blog What I Made. Thanks for sending this along, I can’t wait to try it.… Read More ...
How to make a book into a pumpkin
What a fun idea! Diane of the blog Pittypatt Paperie sent in this link to a fun pumpkin she made from a book. She used a tutorial she found over at the blog The Craft Monkey.
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How to sew upcycled boys hats
These hats are so cute and the boys are too! Well, tough guy cute if there is such a thing! Cheri of the blog I am Momma Hear Me Roar sent in this link to her awesome project that she … Read More ...
Boxes recycled into pretty baskets
The crafter Danielle of the blog Go Jindy sent in this project she posted on how to weave a basket perfect for gift giving out of a bunch of cereal boxes. With Halloween on the way this could make a … Read More ...
How to make paper dolls and garlands from recycled boxes
What a fun idea! See how to make paper dolls and garlands from recycled boxes over at the blog A Fanciful Twist.
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Recycle Swag Contest-two chances to win the book-1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse
Over at this post at Condo-Blues there is a challenge contest to remake something with swag or promotional material. I had to get in on the action by participating(decorated USB drive) and offering 2 copies of the fabulous book … Read More ...
How to make a recycled light box for photography
As more of us need to photograph the stuff we make to share it with all ya’ll a light box becomes something very useful. Why not make your own with a recycled box! See how over at this post at … Read More ...
How to make a Fleece Scarf Gift Cake
I know you all have seen those diaper gift cakes, well the clever crafter Emily of the blog MLE’s ABC’s whipped up a new spin on this charming presentation. She made fleece scarves and combined them with some recycled elements … Read More ...
