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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 you want more chances to win pop on over to Craftside and leave a question there in the comments section of this post. And while your there check out inside peeks into all sorts of crafty books as they fly hot off the presses!

Oh and spread the recycled crafty book bobbin goodness word!

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  5. I love sassafrass creations (sassafrascreations.etsy.com, an esty store that has jewelry, key rings, etc. made from old knitting needles. It’s a really interesting way to use re-use the needles.

  7. I love this site! Amazing inspiration and fabulous ideas! Check out my site for a tutorial on how to make coin purses out of milk cartons.

  10. The interest in crafts from recycled material is growing slowly in Sweden where I live, luckily there are so much to be found on the internet, like this blog.
    I have submitted an URL to a Swedish website from a girl who has published a book on recycled textile crafts because I think her webbshop is a nice example of how you can display and (re)sell recycled and vintage craft materials.
    http://www.textilaterbruket.se/
    The webbshop: http://textilaterbruket.iqdesign.se/

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DIY Review: Handmade Wooden American Flag – Rustic, Patriotic, and Perfectly Imperfect

 

I don’t know about you, but there’s something extra special about décor that’s both meaningful and made by hand. That’s exactly what drew me to this gorgeous DIY wooden American flag from Reinvented Delaware. It’s rustic. It’s bold. It’s brimming with character. And the best part? It’s made using reclaimed wood, which gives it that perfect weathered look that screams vintage Americana.

This isn’t one of those quick, cookie-cutter craft projects. It’s the kind of DIY that feels like a labor of love—in the best possible way. Cindy walks you through the whole process with easy-to-follow steps, and I found myself nodding along, thinking, “Yes, I could totally make this.”

Using scrap wood from previous projects (we love a good upcycled decor idea, right?), she cuts, paints, and assembles each stripe with care. What really makes this piece shine is the attention to the little imperfections—the uneven brush strokes, the subtle distressing, the real wood grain showing through. It’s that handmade touch that gives it soul.

And let’s talk about those stars for a second. Instead of using a stencil or printed decals, she goes full-on old-school by hand painting them—flaws and all. It’s not about perfection here. It’s about capturing that raw, rugged beauty that makes patriotic farmhouse decor feel real and lived-in.

Once assembled, the flag makes a statement—whether it’s displayed on a porch, hung in a cozy entryway, or propped on a mantel. It’s bold, but not flashy. Americana, but not tacky. Just honest, beautiful handmade home decor with a patriotic twist.

Personally, I love that this project honors not just the flag, but the idea of reusing and recycling materials to create something new. It’s a subtle reminder that old things still have value and that a little creativity goes a long way.

So if you’ve got some extra lumber lying around (or you love haunting the scrap bin at your local hardware store like I do), this is the kind of weekend project that satisfies your creative itch and leaves you with something meaningful to display. Bonus points if you already have red, white, and blue paint in your stash.

Bottom line: this DIY is a winner. Whether you’re crafting for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or just love a good rustic statement piece, this DIY reclaimed wood flag is a project with heart.