I have a stash of pretty boring oh who am I kidding ugly clip boards that could so use a makeover. Here is a great idea from the blog Crazi Beautiful.
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How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!
Camillia of the blog Family Chic sent in a great post about spray painting old candle sticks black that’s a super idea. But I thought I would read on at her blog and I suggest you do too. Read about … Read More ...
How to make a recycled glass and spoon vase/votive holder
I always get such a giggle with silverware recycled projects. Not sure why but I do. Especially the forks with the tines all curly. Pam sent in this link to a fun project using spoons and a glass to make … Read More ...
Barbed Wire Sculptures
Over at the blog Courage to Create there are a bunch of wonderful pieces of yard art made out of recycled barbed wire. What a transformation. Cutting edge (pun intended) I must say!
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Make floating candles with recycled scraps of candles and egg shells
How charming are these little floating votives made from recycled candle bits and cast in egg shells. See how to make them over at the blog Inbaliya sent in by Inball.
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How to make a recycled cd and pressed flower mandala
Shanti of the blog Twig and Toadstool sent in this link to a charming project that uses a bit of nature and a bit of high tech and combines them into a lovely project. She made a whole bunch of … Read More ...
Penny for your thoughts? Well, actually to recycle it into a necklace
Over at Just Something I Made she has a great tutorial for turning a few cents into pretty necklace pendants.
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How to make a scrap fabric Bow-tie hair clip
Hair accessories are all over the place and the clever crafter of the blog Jenny’s Thrifty Thoughts posted a very (and I do mean very) thorough tutorial on how to make this cute bow-tie hair clip from a scrap of … Read More ...
Sprinkler recycled into a towel bar
What a charming recycling project the clever upcycler of the blog Junk Camp turned an old sprinkler into a cute towel rack. Pop on over to her blog to see more recycling ideas.
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How to turn a curler into a cuff
I had no idea curlers came in a size big enough to make a cuff style bracelet but here you have it. Pop on over to PS I made this to see lots more fun projects.
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How to recycle cut flowers into a dried Rose Basket
I feel the same way as Mariska does about when fresh cut flowers have past their prime. I don’t want to see them go! She posted a great tutorial on how to keep them around in a really pretty way. … Read More ...
How to make a sand covered pencil cup and paperweight from a plastic jar
Are you thinking I’ve lost my mind? What does this adorable dog have to do with recycled crafts? Well pop on over to Macaroni and glitter and you can see a video of this guy and his housemate helping their … Read More ...
How to make vintage style trim bobbins from recycled cardboard
Don’t these look like they are straight out of an antique store? Well the designer of these vintage looking sewing trim bobbins posted a great tutorial how to make them yourself from a bit of recycled cardboard. Pop on over … Read More ...
A sand “box” made from tree logs
I grew up with a sandbox at my house and my grandmother’s house. I can tell you many hours were spent in it creating things and stories to go along with those sand “things”. I am not quite sure how … Read More ...
How to make photo blocks from recycle packaging boxes
I love these photo blocks. I have made them out of wood but as the cleaver crafter Bronwyn of the blog Made By Bronwyn states she has a “thrower” so lightweight cardboard boxes were a great substitute. See how she … Read More ...
