Build It! With Pallets is a fun little book. If you are a handy sort and like to build stuff out of found wood pallets this is a great source for how-to projects. There are great instructions with nice little … Read More ...
Stemware and plates are recycled into a great cupcake 3-tiered stand
Check out this fun spin on one of my favorite serving display pieces. At the blog Punky & Me there is a great tutorial so you can make one too!
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Recycled Wine cork Reindeer Christmas ornament
OK you may think all my recycled crafts require a drink first, but no. This cute reindeer is a snap to make with a great tutorial that can be found over at Chica and Jo.
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Recycle a crib spring into a wonderful photo display
I love it when I see a recycled craft that uses something I see once and a while by the side of the road and think it looks cool but don’t rescue it because I don’t know what I would … Read More ...
How to make a fabric scrap Christmas tree
We all end up with scraps of left over fabric form our sewing and craft projects. Why not turn them into a fun and easy holiday decoration? Over at the blog All Things Heart and Home there is a great … Read More ...
All sorts of stuff is recycled to make this amazing tiny Antiquary
This is probably the most intricate project I have seen and to go along with it the most extensive tutorial on how to make it. Pop on over to this post at Keith LoBue’s blog Stuffsmith to see the amazing … Read More ...
Got an empty tin can, wire and fuzzy yarn? Craft up a Christmas Tree
I love making Christmas trees and this is positively a wonderful tutorial that makes a super pretty tree. Pop on over to the blog Jane Avion to check it out!
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Recycle an old plate with a bit of paint…pen
I didn’t know that paint for painting on plates came in a pen until I read this great tutorial for transferring type onto a plate. Pop on over to the blog Just Something I Made to read a great how-to … Read More ...
How to recycle a plastic straw into a little heart
Hey after you finish your fancy coffee drink wash out that nice big straw and transform it into cute little hearts with just a few snips. I saw this and though about making a garland with them? Not sure it … Read More ...
Recycle a promo button into a glitter adorned flower broach
This flower broach has a very humble begining, it’s base is an old promo button. Pop on over to the blog Refashioned Threads to check out a wonderful tutorial on how to make a recycled button flower broach perfect to … Read More ...
Baby Alphabet blocks get recycled with a bit (or a lot) of glitter
I love using toys that kids have out grown and turning them into new and sparkly decorations! See how to turn old baby blocks into fun and festive decorations at the blog Art Glitter.
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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 ...
Recycle paint chips into tree art
Want to make a bit of art that will match your new room after you have painted it? Why not try this cool tree art made from the paint chips you have used to decide what color you were going … Read More ...
Recycle VHS tapes into pretty flowers or Christmas present bows
These cute flowers are made with VHS tape! How cool is that? Well when I saw this I thought that these would make great recycled bows from holiday gifts. Pop on over to CraftStylish for a ton of ideas on … Read More ...
Bills aren’t the only thing that comes in a security envelope-craft supplies do!
Maya Made certainly made security envelopes pretty and useful with these pretty napkin rings. What a great source for recycled paper in pretty patterns-the inside of security envelopes. Recycle them in to all sorts of paper crafts.
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