I’ve posted about recycled paper flowers and crafts with junk mail but today’s project sent in by Elise featured at the blog Grow Creative has another fun element-real leaves with a touch of paint.
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Winner: Made By Hand by Nick Warner
Janet N. of Saginaw MI of is the winner of the copy of Made By Hand: Contemporary Makers, Traditional Practices by Nick Warner… Read More ...
How to make an 80’s Christian Lacroix inspired blazer
I am a big fan of bling and the King of bling is Mark Montano. He has hit it out of the park with this upcycling of a thrift store blazer. Pop on over to his blog to see his … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
I know that making pillows with t-shirts is one of those classic recycled projects but I wanted to share this one because I simple love the scale of the image on the t-shirt and how great it looks as a … Read More ...
How to make badminton shuttlecock lights garland
I am a big fan of badminton shuttlecocks and so this idea for turning them into a light garland is so pretty. It would fun to illuminate a back yard especially with summer just a few days away. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make a paper straw 4th of July decoration
This straw decoration would work great for any patriotic holiday or mix up the colors and shapes and you could make it for just about anything. Pop on over to the link Shirley sent in to the blog Satisfaction Through … Read More ...
Great tutorial on how to make a great fitting fantasy costume
It’s never too soon to start your Halloween costume or if you attend Comicon or other fun dress-up shows. This Blue Moon Princess costume features recycled broken cd pieces for the sparkly edging. I bet you will love this great … Read More ...
How to make a pretty wrapping paper storage bucket
Wrapping paper is one of those tricky things to store. I happen to keep mine in a fun kid’s trash can but this idea sent in by Amy to the blog Joyful Daisy where there is an easy and festive … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cardboard shirt folder
Here is a fun idea that would make a unique Father’s Day gift perfect to customize for your Dad. Pop on over to the link Rose sent in to the blog Fine Craft Guild where there is an easy tutorial … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper tube kibble toy
Over at Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled paper towel tube kibble toy along with how to teach your dog the Touch My Hand trick. What a great way to spend the summer with … Read More ...
Recycled jar Father’s Day gift
This just melts my heart. What dad wouldn’t want to get a jar filled with cute and loving messages for dad to read from their kiddos. Pop on over to the link Lisa sent in to the blog Cucicucicoo for … Read More ...
Recycled cigar box Cottage Kits by Little Bits Kits
Oh I can’t tell you how much I like this kit! I used to make little doll hoses out of styrofoam packing shapes and shoe boxes when I was a kid. This kit from Little Bits Kits uses a cigar … Read More ...
How to make recycled Nespresso pods embellishments
Is it wrong that I might want to get a Nespresso machine just so I can make recycled crafts with the colorful little pods? Well, maybe I’ll just find someone who has a machine and ask them to save them … Read More ...
Father’s Day tool box of treats
What guy (and even some gals) wouldn’t love this cute recycled bottle and carrier turned into a tool box style tote filled with treats? Pop on over to the blog Crafti Staci to see her treat tote tutorial. You … Read More ...
How to make a recycled fabric pom pom
This is so festive and cute! Pop on over to the link Keeley sent in to the blog Hope and Gloria for the tutorial on how to make a recycled fabric pom pom. What a great way to use … Read More ...
