I didn’t know about the fact that there was Fabric Mod Podg
e but thanks to the super fun blog Mod Podge Rocks I do now and so do you. In this post there are great directions for transforming a … Read More ...
A new spin for old records with the Naughty Secretary and her YuDu Screen Printer
Jennifer Perkins, of the super fun blog The Naughty Secretary Club posted this wild project on how to screen print with a YuDu on old records and make all sorts of fun things with them. Be sure to check out… Read More ...
Plaid shirts re-dress an old pillow
I love plaid and here is another great way to get more of it in my life. I don’t know about you but I am tickled it’s back in style right now. It never goes out of style for me … Read More ...
Craftcycle: 100+ Earth-Friendly Projects and Ideas for Everyday Living by Heidi Boyd
Let me just say I love this book for it’s comprehensiveness.
It covers all sorts of crafts (and for us hobby surfers this is a big plus!)
It includes excellent illustrations, photographs, patterns and directions so that even the most … Read More ...
Recycled shampoo bottle comes clean with a gorgeous modern necklace
This gorgeous modern necklace is made from recycle shampoo bottles! I love the way there is a mix of translucent plastics mixed with opaque. I bet no one would guess what this was made of and that you made it … Read More ...
Broken glass shines bright with these star ornaments
Check out this wonderful recycled broken glass star ornament project posted over at the blog The Courage to Create. The post contains a great tutorial so you too can turn a mishap into a masterpiece.
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Recycled lumber outdoor shower
Over at Fun In The Making there is this great idea for turning old barn lumber into an outdoor shower. Not only was there this great recycling idea there was a great tip: Coil up a whole bunch of hose … Read More ...
So cute Halloween Journal
I think Magritte would be proud of this wonderful Halloween theme journal made by Heidi Burton. See more of her other wonderful creations at Her Etsy Shop. How easy it would be to take a plain journal or one … Read More ...
How to fold an envelope with a page from a magazine video by Amy Karol
Amy Karol made a cute video on how to fold an envelope with a page from a magazine and what was within arms reach. Pop on over to her blog The Angry Chicken to watch it. And if you … Read More ...
How to make a stylin’ recycled cardboard hot pad
Keeping the cardboard theme going from yesterday…over at the blog EvaForeva there is a wonderful tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard hot pad. I end up with a lot of boxes because things are always being shipped to … Read More ...
Recycling with humor, what a great combo
Garth of the blog Extreme Craft posted this super funny and way cool CHEW-BOX-A! I don’t know about you but I grew up playing with cardboard boxes. Refrigerator boxes held endless possibilities and could take you on many adventures. … Read More ...
How to recycle old candles into new ones
Over at the blog Argot there is a great little tutorial for recycling old candles into new ones that are just perfect for gift giving. You know the holiday season is coming and it is never too soon to start … Read More ...
How to turn an old book into a secret hiding place box
Over at The Artful Crafter Blog there is a two part tutorial on how to turn an old book into a secret hiding place box. Click here for the first part and here for the second part.
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Skull Quilt made from 2 inch squares of scrap fabric
Are you the type that saves even the tiniest pieces of fabric scraps because you don’t want to waste anything and you know some day a project will come along that you can use the scraps? Well me too. Here … Read More ...
Recycle old lighting parts into a bird feeder
Over at the blog Alchemy Fine Living (who’s tag line which I love is ” Transforming the Dull to Divine Through Classic Design” there is this truly elegant recycled project. It turns old lighting parts and chandelier crystals into a … Read More ...