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Rrecycled Sweater Sleeve – Wine Cozy

November 9, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 26, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 19, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 14, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 13, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 10, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 9, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 8, 2008 by robyn charles

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!

October 7, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 6, 2008 by robyn charles

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 ...

Reycled Tin Cans Reuse

September 30, 2008 by robyn charles

Looking for an inexpensive (and surprisingly crafty) way to redo your bathroom drawers? Use tin cans! Simply wash them out after use, sand down the edges if they’re rough, and drop them into your drawers. They can hold everything from … Read More ...

DIY Babylegs

September 26, 2008 by robyn charles

For the folks out there with kids, there’s these great tight-like contraptions called Baby Legs that you can slap on your kidlet when it gets a bit colder without having to put tights on a wee one. Brilliant idea, and … Read More ...

Steel Wool Sharpens Your Pins!

September 23, 2008 by robyn charles

If you’re someone who sews a lot, you might notice your straight pins will get a bit dull after repeated use. Instead of tossing them in the trash, make yourself a pin cushion with steel wool in it. This steel … Read More ...

Making Plarn!

September 3, 2008 by robyn charles

… out of nothing at all. Making Plarn! (sorry)

For those of you who don’t have reusable grocery bags, or for those times that you forget them (we do this ALL THE TIME), Kate Austin has a great tutorial for … Read More ...

Recycling Unworn Sweaters

September 2, 2008 by robyn charles

Everyone’s got sweaters they no longer wear. Either it’s got holes, it’s gotten too small, or it’s just not something you like anymore. And thanks to Neauveau Fiber Arts, you don’t have to let that sweater linger in your closet, … Read More ...

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