Making Wine corks bulletin boards has bean one of the classic recycled crafts, but I love how Valery of the blog Simply me kicked it up a notch and formed a letter with the champagne corks in the middle of … Read More ...
How to make recycled paper tube minions
I don’t tend to watch too many animated kids movies but I have seen the first Despicable Me and these little minion characters are too cute. Pop on over to the blog mollymoo for a tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make upcycled art refrigerator magnets
If you are like me and get lots of refrigerator magnets filled with advertising that you don’t need then today’s project is for you. I am on the “make something everyday” plan and these little fridge magnets make the perfect … Read More ...
How to recycle a puzzle with a bit of Zentangle Art
Oh I love this! I love it because I love Zentangling and I love rearranging things. You too? Pop on over to Keep Calm and Craft On to see how to draw some Zentangles on a recycled kid’s puzzle.… Read More ...
How to make a vinyl watchband
Over at the blog Henry Happened there is a great way to upcycle a watch with a new watch band made with clear vinyl. This technique would be great with all sorts of broken bits of jewelry.… Read More ...
How to dress up a cell phone case with pressed rose petals
Over at the blog Lana Red there is this pretty and easy way to dress up a plain cell phone case with some pressed flower petals. Best yet- that is all you need! No glue, no nothing! So go … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle plant holders
If you are thinking about adding some flowers to your space and want to hang them why not try these cute hanging pots made from recycled plastic bottles. See the full recycled plastic bottle hanging flower pot tutorial over at … Read More ...
How to make a recycled loom and a recycled t-shirt yarn woven trivet
Over at the blog Tip Toe Fairy there are two great tutorials. One tutorial is how to make a loom and then how to weave a recycled t-shirt yarn trivet. Oh and she also shows you how to make … Read More ...
How to make a 4th of July t-shirt
OK, well this tutorial on how to make bleach designs on clothes could be used with anything but if you are looking to make a new outfit (out of maybe a t-shirt that has some spots already?) for the 4th … Read More ...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle into a faux pottery pitcher
Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever … Read More ...
How to make a recycled pill bottle flower
Over at the blog About Family Crafts there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled pill bottle flower. I bet this would make a fun container for hiding in the lawn like Easter eggs. I can … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt woven rug
OK, now I could have posted the super cute finished photo of the t-shirt braided rug that you will find over at the blog My Poppet but this photo was too amazing! But if you would like a great tutorial … Read More ...
How to make a kitty garland out of recycled magazines
I would have to say garlands are the trend for this year (and maybe last year too) and I have made several. They are a great way to decorate a big space very easily and they lend themselves to words … Read More ...
How to make a recycled embroidery hoop silk screen
I have been wanting to try this for so long! I had a hoop prepared but hadn’t figured out what I was going to use to “paint” on the screen to form the barrier. Well thanks to Tamara for sharing … Read More ...
How to make a recycled jar to-go cup
Over at the blog Studs and Buttonholes there is a super easy and great tutorial on how to make a to-go sippy cup from a recycled jar. I can’t wait to try making these as one benefit I see … Read More ...