If you could see me right now you would see me jumping up and down with excitement over this brilliant bit of recycling! Pop on over to the blog Little Treasures to see the tutorial on how to turn a… Read More ...
Great idea for recycling bits of emboidery
Over at the blog Five Green Acres I spotted this pretty bit of reverse applique made from a bit of recycled embroidery found in a thrift store. Reverse embroidery is a great sewing technique useful when you want to incorporate … Read More ...
How to make recycled tape measure and button bracelet cuffs
Why make one when you have yards of material? A collection of something can be so fun. See how to make bracelets from a recycled tape measure and buttons over at the blog Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at our Crafty … Read More ...
Itty bitty teeny tiny Valentine floating heart
I spotted this wonderful photo over at the blog Huffed And Puffed and it gave me an idea. Why not cut or rip a tiny heart from the tea tag or other bit of paper packaging that you love and … Read More ...
How to make a plastic grocery bag Valentine wreath
Hehe I could go for another “heart” comment but really, that is going to get old. All I have to say is this is a great heart wreath made from plastic grocery bags. It is made in a bit of … Read More ...
How to sew raw-edge applique flowers on the bottom edge of jeans
Bloomin’ good I must say! Check out this excellent tutorial for how to sew raw-edge applique on the bottom edge of a pair of denim pants. Jenny included a great tip for removing the inside seam with her design. Check … Read More ...
How to make gelatin prints with found objects
Over at the blog Bloom, Bake and Create there is a cool tutorial on how to make gelatin prints with found objects. Lynda posts a whole bunch of her finished prints for lots of inspiration!… Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater Valentine heart wreath
This is so pretty for so many reasons! I love the red and white color combo and the heart shape, but most of all that it’s made from recycled sweaters, fabric and a wire hanger! See how to make a … Read More ...
How to recycle jars into pretty paper flower embellished containers
Over at the blog Homework Today’s Assignment: Be Creative- there is this charming project. Read how to recycle some plain jars into some lovely storage containers embellished with pretty paper cut flowers.… Read More ...
How to turn old bits of paper and tiles into great new coasters
Rachel of the blog My Chic Life whipped up these great coasters and she shared her great tutorial on how to make recycled paper and tile coasters over at this post. Wouldn’t these make a great hostess gift that you … Read More ...
How to decorate with this and that
Check out this fun idea to take bits of this and that, paint it all one or two colors and you’ve got yourself a festive decoration. The clever crafter Becky of the blog Patchwork Posse sent in this link to … Read More ...
How to make paper cloth
This is an interesting tutorial sent in by Lynda of the blog Bloom, Bake& Create on how to make paper cloth. I think I’m going to be putting this project on my New Year’s to try list for sure!… Read More ...
How to weave a recycled wrapping paper basket
I don’t know about you but I feel so guilty about throwing Christmas wrapping paper away. Well, Becky posted this great idea and tutorial for recycling the wrapping paper into a woven basket. Check out her tutorial for weaving a … Read More ...
How to make Bubbly Bistro Chairs from Champagne Cages Video
Another post-drinking craft!!! Now that the champagne cork has been popped and the toasts have been made, there’s recycled crafting to be done! Tamara of the aptly named blog “The Tamara Blog” sent in this link to her post featuring … Read More ...
Happy New Year’s Eve Recycled Glitter Ball
Katherine of the blog Krafty Kat sent in this great New Year’s Eve glitter ball she designed with recycled plastic bottle lids. Pop (cork???) on over to this post at Krafty Kat for the tutorial. Happy New Year all you … Read More ...