Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Etsy Trashion Sale

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trashion.jpgThe Etsy Trashion street team is hosting Save the World Sunday, a major sale event and celebration of all things recycled and handmade. The first Sunday was yesterday, Nov. 25, but you still have next Sunday, Dec. 2, to enjoy … Read More ...

Circuit Board Creations

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suncatcher.jpgWhether you embrace the inner geek in you or not, you’re sure to appreciate (new Etsy member) Debby Arem‘s jewelry, magnets, office supplies and accessories made from used circuit boards. I’m especially fond of her sun catchers, which she … Read More ...

Junk to Funk Fashion Show

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junk_to_funk.jpgThe submission deadline has passed for the second annual Junk to Funk fashion show in Portland, but you can still observe the recycled fashion action by attending the event. It’s set for Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Wonder Ballroom. … Read More ...

What the heck?

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craftster.gifAre you the type of person who likes to save everything “just in case”? Or do you find yourself buying interesting doodads at a second-hand shop or garage sale that you know will work swimmingly in a project, although at … Read More ...

Maker Faire Swap-O-Rama-Rama

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swap06.jpgThe renowned Maker Faire Oct. 20-21 in Austin is offering plenty of crafty and geeky demos along with hands-on make-it-take-projects. What may be a highlight for those interested in recycled goods is the free Swap-O-Rama-Rama. The Maker Faire site describes … Read More ...

Boise Recycled Art Show

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If you’re in the Boise area, be sure to catch the first-ever Second Chance Recyclable Art Show, an exhibition and auction of art created from recycled materials, scheduled to take place in downtown Boise’s Linen District September 22-29.

A grand … Read More ...

From Biologist to Craftologist

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cupcake_rug.jpgRecycling artist Emily Kircher creates fabulous rugs and more from salvaged fabric. Take this adorable crocheted cupcake rug ($38), available at her Etsy store: The “cake” was made from brown corduroy dress, the frosting from a thrift store remnant and … Read More ...

Recycled Crafts Teachers Wanted

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madefromscrap.jpgSan Francisco-based Made from Scrap isn’t set to launch until mid-September, but its website has definitely caught my interest (as well as a desire to live remotely close to San Francisco). The workshop warehouse lists a handful of hands-on class … Read More ...

Repurposed Rolodex

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rolodex.jpgLove to organize? Would you love to become organized? Christy Petterson at getcrafty.com transformed a hand-me-down Rolodex into a craft organizer. She’s especially fond of dyeing fabric and making jewelry, and she finds that she can keep track of tiny … Read More ...

Adorn Hearts Recycling

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adorncover.jpgI’m not a subscriber to Adorn magazine — a hip (fairly) new publication that features crafty ways to create and embellish clothing and home decor — but the cover of its fall issue has me running to the bookstore to … Read More ...

Magpie Recraft Fair

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recraft_logo.gifThis weekend isn’t yet over, but it’s not too early to start planning for the next, which should be a good one for anyone in the Boston area: It’s the first-ever Recraft Fair, which features an afternoon of recycled craft … Read More ...