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Fridge Candy Magnets

January 2, 2008 by Alissa 1 Comment

fridge_magnets.jpgIt’s eye candy — literally — for your fridge. I love the idea of using the colorful packaging from candy and other bite-size food items as refrigerator magnets. Instructions for this and many other innovative ideas can be found at … Read More ...

Recycled Cardboard Frame

December 27, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

cardboard_frame.jpgIf your family opened gifts these past few weeks, surely you have all the materials lying around to make this simple cardboard frame at kaboose.com. The project calls for corrugated cardboard, white cardboard (found in packaged shirts), a few everyday … Read More ...

Photo Glass Beads

December 14, 2007 by Vikram Goyal Leave a Comment

glass_beads.JPGLooking for handmade and meaningful stocking stuffers? This new project from Craftbits.com may be your answer. Just glue flat clear glass marbles to photo index cards and cardboard, chipboard or heavy paper for a pocket-sized keepsake. The finished beads can … Read More ...

Jewel Case Cubes

December 12, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

jewel_cases.jpgI love this idea from Instructables, which constructs cubes from ordinary jewel cases without the use of any tools or adhesives. This would be a unique way to display photos and artwork — or nothing at all because they’re … Read More ...

LP Handbag

December 11, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

record_purse.jpgCraftster features a number of vinyl record mini totes, including this rendition. Unlike so many other record recycling projects, this purse doesn’t require you to heat the vinyl, but it does require a power tool or two. Although it’s … Read More ...

Autumn Votives

November 21, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

votives.jpgWouldn’t these homemade votive holders look lovely on your Thanksgiving table? And you likely have all the supplies you need sitting at home: leaves, glue, used glass jars or candle holders and tissue paper (check your shopping bags or shoe … Read More ...

Autumn Roses

November 7, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

maple_roses.jpgForget the raking! Transform changing autumn leaves into sweet rosebuds by following this excellent pictorial step-by-step. Just be sure to snag the leaves while they’re still malleable instead of using them in their crunchy state.

[tags]leaves, autumn, fall, roses, rosebuds[/tags]… Read More ...

Make a Homer Doughnut

November 6, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

doughnut.jpgDadcando.com is a site dedicated to fathers, especially single fathers and non-resident fathers who have contact with their children. The site includes lots of hands-on practical projects that dads can cook, make and do with their kids (although it’s not … Read More ...

Garden Hose Vase

October 26, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

hose_vase.gifIf you find yourself “fixing” your leaky garden hose with duct tape, then maybe it’s time to consider making it into something pretty. I learned about this industrial chic multi-pronged bud vase by Dan Pearlman (of Objects of Desire) from … Read More ...

A New Kind of Bottle Cap Craft

October 21, 2007 by Alissa 2 Comments

bowl1.jpgBurned out on bottle cap crafts? Then maybe you haven’t seen this: Kawaii Crafter of zakka life presents a unique take on bottle cap functional art in her understated but artsy bottle cap bowl, made from the colorless plastic … Read More ...

Recycled Greeting

October 8, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

pillowbox.jpgMicol (pronounced “Michael” and rhymes with “recycle” ) Day of recyclemicol offers a great tutorial on transforming greeting cards (or cardstock you have on hand) into pillow gift boxes that would make Martha proud. Be sure to check out her … Read More ...

Magazine Coasters

October 4, 2007 by Alissa 2 Comments

coaster.jpgBy using coasters, coffee or water rings on your favorite magazine covers are a thing of the past — or are they? These adorable recycled coasters, complete with rope trim, are made entirely from used magazine pages. The San … Read More ...

Sports Jersey Tote

September 20, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

jerseylg1.jpgSorry if I seem to be on a totebag kick — there are just so many good ideas out there. This fine tote tutorial comes from the imagination of Tiffany of RePlayGround. Perhaps the best built-in feature of this … Read More ...

Recycled Denim — Martha-Style

September 18, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

denim_tote.jpgThis has to be the most elegant recycled denim tote I’ve seen. Then again, I wouldn’t expect anything less from a project that appears on Martha’s website. Dimensional floral brooches take this project over the top. The same article … Read More ...

T-Shirt Tote

September 17, 2007 by Vikram Goyal 1 Comment

1852_main_t-shirt.jpgOne can never have too many totes, especially when attempting to avoid using those evil plastic grocery bags. Craftbits member Tiffscraft shows us how she sewed up a simple little T-shirt handbag. What a great way to use up … Read More ...

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