Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
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.
For making … Read More ...
The little paintings that Charles makes are just so darn cute! And the fact that his “canvas” is a crushed can just makes them even better! See more of his work at his website Charles Kaufman’s Crushed Can Art and … 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.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft… Read More ...
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 ...
I simply love the expression on the last pumpkin on the right! See how to make these adorable (and angry) sock pumpkins over at Sharon’s blog Crafts ‘n Coffee. And if that Halloween pumpkin goodness wasn’t enough check out this … Read More ...
Over at Rachel’s blog My Chic life there is a great idea that is super easy. Check out how she turned some kitchen tools and empty frames into wall art.… 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 ...
If you like making BIG decorations I bet you will love working with Duct tape. Check out how easy it is to upcycle a plain shower curtain with a roll of Pucker Up Scotch Duct tape and Jet black … 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 ...
