Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
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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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 ...
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Now these white recycled Styrofoam flowers are super pretty but I bet if they were made with black Styrofoam they would look super for a Halloween decoration! Check out Sonia’s tutorial she shared at her blog Cards. Crafts, Kids Projects … Read More ...
Are you on the banner bandwagon like me? Do you have a stash of lace scraps? Well why not combine the two using the great tutorial Alecia shared at her blog Chicken Scratch on how to make a vintage lace … Read More ...
Over at Blueberry Ash there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled tin can planter that I bet would be great for all sorts of organizing and display.… Read More ...
