Wondering what to make for Dad this Father’s Day? (June 21st) Cathie Filian has a ton of super fun and inovative projects including this fun hex nut coaster. If you have a Dad that would be into a hex nut … Read More ...
Recycle newspapers into seed starters
I think this idea is brilliant! Who doesn’t get sale flyers each week in the mail or read a newspaper. What to do with them? Well here is a great idea from Pecan Sandies. She does a great job … Read More ...
Turn old playing cards into decorative elements
Sister Diane over at CraftyPod goes to town cutting up old playing cards and turning them into some awesome embellishments. She also then shows how they can be used to make a tiny card-size journal or notebook using a layering … Read More ...
Recycle an old mouse pad into a spankin’ new one!
Over at The Long Thread there is a great tutorial on how to give a mouse pad a 10-minute makeover. I think this is a great idea for two reasons, there are tons of old dingy mouse pads lurking around … Read More ...
Maker Faire’s Winner of The Editor’s Choice Award-Craftside-Turns Scraps into Swag
TreeHugger shares a great post about how the Craftside people turned the paper that gets printed in the beginnig of the printing process while callibrating the ink and colors into Makeready Journals that they gave away at this past weekend’s … Read More ...
Computer Keyboard Earrings
Make your own Computer Keyboard Earrings with this free DIY recycled jewelry tutorial… Read More ...
Sewing Pattern Reuses
Crafting Green World has a great post up, featuring a bunch of different ways to use old sewing pattern tissue paper. My favorites include the coasters pictured above and the flowers.… Read More ...
Beaded Cables
Tired of staring at those ugly computer cables? String some beads on them (as featured here) and you won’t feel the urge to hide them away next time company comes over!… Read More ...
Tire Trugs
Make yourself Trug baskets, perfect for carrying flowers, tools, and so much more. Traditionally made of wood and used to carry produce, you can turn junk yard finds into some unique versions to bring to the farmer’s market!… Read More ...
Junk Mail Beads
Turn that boring old junk mail into amazing beads like these by following the tutorial over at the New New Blog! I’d love to have a necklace or a super rockin’ bracelet made out of beads like these, and … Read More ...
DIY Wedding Dresses
Yes, I got married almost two months ago. I still couldn’t help myself from admiring these DIY dresses featured over at Crafty Crafty. While I wouldn’t have made my own dress, after makin gall my own flowers I can … Read More ...
DIY – Recycled Magazine Wreath
Looking for a unique statement art piece to add to your home? Grab some magazines and roll up the pages to make a piece similar to this one, from Rag and Bone!
Looking for something a little smaller, but … Read More ...
Condiment Caddy
What a great idea for carrying all your cook-out needs with you to the park this summer! The tutorial on Craft tells you how to take some recycled industrial light cases to make one for yourself!… Read More ...
Newspaper Hotplate
Maya Made links to this amazing hotplate, made from recycled newspapers. Her excitement at owning this gorgeous piece inspired her to try to create her own spirals – check out all the great things she’s made with them!… Read More ...
“Reconstruct” DVD
Check out this amazing new DVD from Garth Johnson, of Extreme Craft. It’s called “Re-construct: Eo-Friendly Crafts Made Easy”! You can find a few great clips up on Craft, along with a link to purchase the amazing DVD.
Bonus? They’ve … Read More ...