Over at WikiHow there is a super cool and detailed how to on cutting, melting and twisting a plastic bottle into what they call a wire, but could be called cord or rope. They show projects that include a … Read More ...
Recycle a ceramic insulator into a cute flower pot
Smita writes the blog Voice of Heart and she made this very elegant flower pot from a ceramic insulator. I have never seen one in this shape, I have a small collection of the blue clear glass ones but this … Read More ...
How to fry marbles and then transform them into jewelry
If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project, consider frying marbles to create a beautiful, crystallized effect. Not only is it a great way to transform ordinary marbles into stunning pieces of jewelry, but it’s also an interesting … Read More ...
Get off your soap box and recycle it into a cute gift tote
Eileen Hull posted this cute makeover of a bar of soap box into a cute gift tote and shares the how-to with you. She did something with this that has been on my mind to try for awhile, this is … Read More ...
Vintage tins turn into vavavoom little dresses
Shixie’s Etsy’s store is filled with dreamy dresses that are made from recycled tins and tin toy cars. I love the delicate quality of these little pieces yet they are made of metal. I love irony!
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Recycle a mason jar into a pretty soap dispenser
Kelly Georgette posted this cute quick and easy how-to for turning a mason jar into a pretty pump soap dispenser. I never would have thought of this because the opening on a mason jar is so much bigger than the … Read More ...
Children’s puzzle gets upcycled and altered into mixed media art
Over at Craftster there is a very creative concept of turning puzzles into altered art. There was swaps of puzzle ATC’s as well. I love puzzles and I think the idea of making each piece unique but still able to … Read More ...
Craftside Book and Wrights Bobbin Winder Giveaway
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Send a link to your favorite recycled craft blog, website, or Etsy shop and you are entered to win a free Craftside Book and Wrights SideWinder. It can be your own or someone else’s. If … Read More ...
A powder puff into a wand! Now that is some magic recycling
People’s creativity never ceases to amaze me. Over at the wildly creative blog Altered Expressions I found this cool wand made from a powder puff among tons of other projects that are made from just about everything under the sun! … Read More ...
A Plethora of recycled paper folding patterns
Over at the wonderful blog: Crafting A Green World Autumn Wiggens has collected up a bunch of cool tutorials, including a video on how to fold a CD holder in the shape of a flower. I personally did this with … Read More ...
A new spin on old records, transform them into mail art
Over at the blog Stuff By WackyStuff there this cool idea. Cutting up records and turning them into mail art post cards. I have a stash of old records and I am definitely going to give this a spin! I … Read More ...
The 7 Gypsies Turn A Tomato Cage Into a Beautiful Bird Display
CHA, the big Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show was last week and I was parousing blogs of people who attended and I saw this great photo from the 7 Gypsies booth. They turned a tomato cage into a pretty … Read More ...
Between a rock and an Artist’s Canvas
Over at Maya Made there are tons of charming ideas for creativity that she squeaks out of the day. I am a BIG fan of using rocks for fun and different things and she is a talented artist who writes … Read More ...
Dishes get turned on their side to make some pretty mirrors
Monica Ewing of the blog Crafty Nest posted this great tutorial on how to turn some thrift store plates and some craft mirrors into this wonderful collection of beautiful wall decor. Pop on over to this post to check it … Read More ...
The Imagination Factory’s Trash Matcher
I love the name of this idea as much as I love the concept. The Imagination Factory has a “Trash Matcher” It is a fun page where they list common items of trash and then corresponding craft projects you can … Read More ...