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Etsy Feature – Inner tube backpack

December 1, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

This recycled bag was created by Etsy seller RECYCLEDVEGANandTuC –  A small basic backpack made from recycled inner tubes and lorry curtain offcuts. A fun and environmentally friendly gift for this holiday season. You can see all their designs as … Read More ...

How to paint adorable animals and bugs on walnut shells

November 30, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

If you are a fan of rock painting I bet you will like these little half walnut shell painted lady bug, hedgehog and bee. I know I do! I want to make a whole family of each. Pop on over … Read More ...

How to make a recycled shoe organizer Christmas countdown calendar

November 29, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

I use wall shoe organizers for all sorts of things other than shoes. I like the ones like this with clear pockets so you can easily see what’s inside. This idea for transforming a shoe organizer into a festive Christmas … Read More ...

Easiest turkey painting ever for Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

If you have hands you can make this adorable turkey painting. While it is a perfect decoration for today, the technique could be used for other animals. Pop on over to the blog Reality Daydream for the step by step … Read More ...

How to make a forest of fringe Christmas trees

November 25, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

You may have extra time on your hands and looking for a project that doesn’t take too much concentration. This is just the type project that fits that category. This forest of fringe Christmas trees in a rainbow of colors … Read More ...

Book Review – Rad Recycled Art (Wild Art Projects)

November 24, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Turn everyday waste into a work of art! Design a futuristic cardboard building, make funky chicken bookends, and construct a robot from nuts. Learn how to think outside of the box while recycling.  A great Christmas gift for kids who … Read More ...

How to make tp pumpkins for an easy Thanksgiving decoration

November 24, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Well, if you’re like me and quite frankly a lot of us, you have a stash of tp. So what a better item to transform into a holiday decoration temporarily. Grab a bit of holiday fabric from your stash, a … Read More ...

How to make a recycled jar falling leaves globe

November 19, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

It’s not a snow globe plastic fall leaf globe! I am wondering if this project could be made with real leaves? It is so pretty just like my trees right now as they have just started to turn. Pop … Read More ...

How to paint a globe like the Death Star

November 17, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

This makes me laugh. I am only slightly a Star Wars fan. I like watching these types of movies but I can’t say as I follow them carefully. I am though a huge fan of recycled crafting as you might … Read More ...

Etsy Feature – Recycled Christmas Tree , Tree Ornaments

November 17, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

These Christmas tree ornaments are made from a Christmas tree. Try explaining that fast and ten times.

Sawfamilycreations has many different designs all created from Christmas trees.  These upcycled or recycled ornaments would make wonderful gifts.

Etsy is trying to … Read More ...

Lots of ideas for recycling Golden Books

November 16, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

I love using things from my childhood in new ways to get them out of storage boxes and into my current decor. You too? This idea for using old Golden books that feature such pretty art as Christmas decor is … Read More ...

Nuts for recycled nature crafts

November 11, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

I just posted an adorable squirrel made with nuts and today I have not only this adorable mushroom made out or nuts which is the perfect companion There is a whole forest of fun over at the blog Dea Vita. … Read More ...

How to make acorn squirrels

November 10, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Squirrels are so darn cute. Yes they sometimes can be a pest but their cuteness makes up for it. These tiny squirrels and made from nuts or acorns and pipe cleaners. Pop on over to the blog Hans Nature for … Read More ...

Book Review – Recycled Robots: 10 Robot Projects

November 10, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Robots and kids: a perfect combination. From R2-D2 to the Transformers to WALL-E, robots are a source of endless fascination. Now comes an irresistible book and kit that shows how to make ten different robots—that move—out of the most ordinary … Read More ...

Clever ways to craft with cigar boxes

November 9, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Cigar boxes are one of my favorite things to collect and then use for all sorts of storage needs. They are just so pretty and unique. This is a great idea for turning cigar boxes into shelves with just a … Read More ...

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