This is so cute! If you think so and want to make one pop on over to the blog Happy Hour Projects and follow Adrianne’s tutorial on how to make a pose-able mummy action figure out of scrap fabric.… Read More ...
How to make a toy army man costume
I love toy soldiers or army men. I use them for all sorts of things. This costume tutorial on how to make a toy army man costume featured at the blog Wild Ink just makes me smile so! For a … Read More ...
Alternacycle -grill to bike covers
Yes I am making up a new word! Athena used the phrase “use this for that” when she came up with the clever idea to use grill covers for her family’s bikes! And funny enough my barbecue grill is … Read More ...
How to crochet recycled wood beads
Over at Krishna’s blog Decorating and Cooking for Christmas there is a tutorial on how to crochet beads using recycled wood beads as a base.
We used cotton thread with 1.75mm hook to crochet around beads.
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How to make a recycled mason jar floating candle votive holder
Crafting with mason jars never gets old. They are basically so pretty by themselves but to make a pretty floating votive candle holder out of one is just so pretty. Pop on over to Heidi blog Botanical Paperworks for the … Read More ...
How to upcycled jewelry displays
Over at the blog Shade Tree Jewelry there is an easy tutorial on how those old jewelry displays can be fancied up with pretty paper.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft… Read More ...
Make a recycled sheet Freak Flag
I had the pleasure of attending Maker Faire where I met Julia of the “Fly Your Freak Flag High!” movement. I didn’t have a chance to customize and personalize mine at the show but she was more than happy … Read More ...
Upcycle cinder blocks with nail polish
Over at Jill’s blog Reincarnated there is a great tutorial on how to upcycle some old cinder blocks with of all things- old nail polish. Nail polish works great on beads too!… Read More ...
How to make a recycled memo board
Over at Moreen’s blog Little Mom on The Prairie there is a fun tutorial she posted on how to make this blue cork memo board. I love the circles in the square monotone look, very modern!… Read More ...
How to make a recycled shoe box doll house
Over at Cintia’s blog My Poppet there is a darling tutorial on how to make a doll house out of a recycled shoe box.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled eyeglass case clutch
Got an old eyeglass case that’s in need of a redo? Check out how Agy of the blog Green Issues redid an old eyeglass case into a fab lace covered clutch.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
Reverse applique is a great technique and using it along with a kid’s outgrown t-shirt is the perfect combo. See the great tutorial Pam of the blog Threading My Way shared on how she recycled her kid’s t-shirt into a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled book organizer
Recycled books are such a great recorce for crafting. Check out how Ann of the blog Wonderstrange recycled a bunch of books into an organizer.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled braided belt bracelet
I’ve posted about recycled belt bracelets before but you have to check out what Stephanie of the blog Henry Happened used to make her closure on her woven belt bracelet.… Read More ...
Book Review: How to Make Stuffed Animals
Stuffed animals can be so much fun to make and the ones featured in the new book How to Make Stuffed Animals: Modern, Simple Patterns and Instructions for 18 Projects are beyond cute! Author Sian Keegan is a firm believer … Read More ...
