With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled book laptop case
Not only is this project cute and clever it also kind of has a surreal quality that appeals to my sensibility. I would be even more surreal if it was made for e-reader! Pop on over to Katie’s blog Punk … Read More ...
Why not recycle those old bicycle inner tubes into a crocheted rug
My grandfather cut his old bicycle inner tubes into rubber bands so I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that clever crocheters have decide to recycle them as well. Pop on over to the link Kathryn sent in to the blog … Read More ...
How to use salt shakers to store your needles with a bit of sparkle
This is such a simple yet sparkle-tastic idea that does double duty! And you know how much I love it when one thing can serve two purposes and be pretty! Check out the blog After I Finish This Row where … Read More ...
How to make a button wreath Christmas ornament
We all have a stash of buttons, especially those of us who cut them off clothing before cutting it up to use as rags (totally saves on buying paper towels) like our grandparents did. Why not whip up a few … Read More ...
How to make a recycled book page Christmas ornament
Not only does this pretty sparkly ornament use a recycled book page it also uses a juice lid. Pop on over to Erin’s blog My Very Educated Mother to see the tutorial she posted on how to make a glitter … Read More ...
How to upcycle a strawberry basket
If you buy your strawberries in those cute little green baskets and tend to save them thinking you can re-use them someday, well someday has come with help of the clever crafter Carolyn of the blog Homework. She has a … Read More ...
How to make retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards
I am a big fan of modern design and Margot the craftastic crafter behind the blog The Impatient Crafter has whipped up some positively retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards for this holiday season here in 2011. Check out her tutorials … Read More ...
How to make pinecone turkey Thanksgiving place cards
I think just about everywhere there are trees that you can find pinecones littering the ground underneath but if not you can score them in the store. Why not whip up some of these cute turkey place card holders to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper bag origami Thanksgiving table favor
I am so thankful for all you creative people out there who choose to craft with recycled materials. Check out what Mel created with a paper bag. See her tutorial on how to make an origami recycle paper bag table … Read More ...
How to make a recycled wine cork turkey place card
Awwwww this is so cute in a vintage old school craft sort of way. Maybe it’s the wiggle eyes? If you like this type of craft project to dress up your Thanksgiving table then pop on over to Rebecca’s blog … Read More ...
How to make a recycled wine box recipe container and display
Recipes from our past are positively the best. I have one of my great grandmother’s that I make all the time. I love this idea for recycling a beautiful wine box into a container that is perfect for storing and … Read More ...
How to make recycled broken jewelry and feather hair clips
Ashley’s craft group sure look like they had so much fun making these recycled jewelry and feather hair clips. If you too would like to dig out your broken jewelry and buttons along with some feathers and hair clips and … Read More ...
How to make a tiny paper bead garland
I love paper beads and I am always looking for new ways to use them. Krish sent in a great link to the blog Decorating and Cooking for Christmas where there is a great tutorial on how to use paper … Read More ...
How to make an upcycled bouncy ball
This just makes me smile. I suppose after all is that the only purpose of a bouncy ball? If we can’t make things that make us smile then what do we craft for? OK some things keep us warm or … Read More ...
