Today we’ve got an extra special guest tutorial, thanks to reader Amy Quarry.
Collect lots of big paint chips in your preferred colours. I used Debbie Travis chips from Canadian Tire, but I think they have the big ones in … Read More ...
Handprint Turkey Softie
Happy Thanksgiving to all you Americans! In the spirit of turkey, family, togetherness, and giving thanks, I present to you this great softie pattern – made from your traced turkey handprint! Thanks to Bella Dia for the idea, tutorial, and … Read More ...
Mystery Book
The perfect gift for the crafter in your life, this mystery book combines “trash” novels (who can resist a title like Crewel World?!) and a space to store all your secrets. The Crafty Chica has all the details for making … Read More ...
Cardigan Remake
Most of us have at least three cardigans hanging in our closets we no longer wear. And while we could simply let them sit there unworn and unloved, another option would be to alter them into something gorgeous and unique … Read More ...
Decoupage Bangles
Looking for some unique presents for your friends this holiday season? Why not whip up some decoupaged bangles for them? You can bust through some of your paper stash while giving your friends unique gifts. (source)… Read More ...
Rrecycled Sweater Sleeve – Wine Cozy
Giving the gift of bottled wine is perfect for attending holiday parties or for keeping on hand for last-minute gifts. But you can personalize the gift just a little bit more with a recycled sweater cozy. Simply felt a sweater … Read More ...
Make Your Own Wine Rack With Old Tins
I’ve wanted a win rack for YEARS now, but I can never seem to find the perfect one. Re-Nest featured this idea for using tin cans. Simply save the cans you have in your pantry as you make meals, and … Read More ...
Halloween Uses For Baby Food Jars
Now that we’ve all admitted our large collections of baby food jars, here’s a great Halloween tutorial for making some adorable votive holders. Your supplies are simply Mod Podge, some orange/white streamers, construction paper, and a brush or sponge. Follow … Read More ...
Recycling Labels Into A Bag
Extreme upcycling is written all over this gorgeous purse (which is almost an art piece it’s so amazing). Denise sent the link suggestion to me, and I just can’t get over the bag, and how amazing it is.
The bag? … Read More ...
Reader-Submitted Upcycled Produce Bag
I’m all about bringing your own bags to the store, and I’m all about recycling and upcycling, and I’m definitely all about when our readers make their own items and submit them to me, so this bag is perfect! Deborah … Read More ...
Paper Bag Notecards
If you’re still using paper bags from the grocery store, you’ve hopefully got stock piles of them because you don’t want to throw them out and are looking for ways to recycle them. Inspiration Turn Design has a great tutorial… Read More ...
Paint Chip Notebooks
I’m a huge fan of using paint chips to make notebooks, although I’ve always made mine with spiral binding. If you can’t get your hands on a spiral binding machine, this wonderful tutorial from Whimsy Girl shows you how, armed … Read More ...
Vintage Doily Produce Bags
Now that we’ve all got reusable shopping bags, crafty folks are upping the ante by making their own produce bags. These bags are a great way to transport your fruits and veggies to and from the farmer’s market or the … Read More ...
Make A Book Of Scraps!
Most of us have some piles of scrap paper laying around. Some can be an understatement for me, but you know what I mean. If you’re looking for a way to use up some of that paper and give yourself … Read More ...
Thrifting Old Sweaters For New Uses
Between the holidays coming up, crafting for charity and loved ones all year, and the economy here in America consistently on a downturn lately (or does it just feel like it?), I’ve been looking for unique ways to up-cycle found … Read More ...