Looking for a way to preserve the memories of all those concerts you saw in your youth? Grab all those ticket stubs and follow this tutorial for turning them into coasters. Also works great with movie ticket stubs, theater performance … Read More ...
Magazine Trees
I think these magazine trees are gorgeous! And the best part of them? You can make them using all those holiday catalogs you’ve been getting in the mail! (source)… Read More ...
Junk Mail Gift Bags
Raise your hand if you’ve already run out of gift wrap or gift bags this season. Thanks to Junk Mail Gems, you can now turn all that holiday junk mail you’ve been getting into these great gift bags!… Read More ...
Recycled Holiday Card Ornaments
I’m betting some of you have the motherload of cards hanging all about your house at this point, and with school about to be out for holiday break, you’re about to have kids hanging all over the house as well! … Read More ...
Accordian Mini Books
A gorgeous accordian book like this is the perfect way to use up some of your scrap paper. (source)… Read More ...
Handmade Shower Caps
Not just for our grandmothers, shower caps can protect a sweet hairdo longer than simply trying to keep your hair out of the shower stream. And rather than pick up a generic plastic cap at the local dollar store, you … Read More ...
Recycle Bin Advent Calendar
Despite the fact that the Advent season is already about half over, there may still be some of us out there (myself included) who have “make an Advent calendar” on the to do list for the holidays. But rather than … Read More ...
Thrifted Holiday Trees
Yet another great felted sweater sweater project for the holiday season helps you use up even the smallest bits of your felted pieces. The Long Thread offers up a great tutorial to make these recyled Christmas Trees, a great project … Read More ...
Recycled Sweater Hat
Grab some sweaters from your local thrift store or even your closet and make some great hats to give away as presents or to donate to a local charity.
Envelope Gift Bag
Perfect for those smaller presents you’re giving this holiday season, Eye Pop Art has a tutorial for turning envelopes into gift bags.
Ali Edwards’ Weekend Creative Goes Recycled!
In my dreams I am as prolific a scrap-booker as Ali Edwards. In reality, I struggle to get through a stack of photos, and instead turn to her blog to oogle at the pictures in envy and admiration.
So … Read More ...
Paint Chip Garland
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 ...