I love toy soldiers or army men. I use them for all sorts of things. This costume tutorial on how to make a toy army man costume featured at the blog Wild Ink just makes me smile so! For a … Read More ...
Alternacycle -grill to bike covers
Yes I am making up a new word! Athena used the phrase “use this for that” when she came up with the clever idea to use grill covers for her family’s bikes! And funny enough my barbecue grill is … Read More ...
How to crochet recycled wood beads
Over at Krishna’s blog Decorating and Cooking for Christmas there is a tutorial on how to crochet beads using recycled wood beads as a base.
We used cotton thread with 1.75mm hook to crochet around beads.
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How to make a recycled mason jar floating candle votive holder
Crafting with mason jars never gets old. They are basically so pretty by themselves but to make a pretty floating votive candle holder out of one is just so pretty. Pop on over to Heidi blog Botanical Paperworks for the … Read More ...
Cute crushed can art
The little paintings that Charles makes are just so darn cute! And the fact that his “canvas” is a crushed can just makes them even better! See more of his work at his website Charles Kaufman’s Crushed Can Art and … Read More ...
How to upcycled jewelry displays
Over at the blog Shade Tree Jewelry there is an easy tutorial on how those old jewelry displays can be fancied up with pretty paper.
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Make a recycled sheet Freak Flag
I had the pleasure of attending Maker Faire where I met Julia of the “Fly Your Freak Flag High!” movement. I didn’t have a chance to customize and personalize mine at the show but she was more than happy … Read More ...
How to make a row of pumpkins from an old sock
I simply love the expression on the last pumpkin on the right! See how to make these adorable (and angry) sock pumpkins over at Sharon’s blog Crafts ‘n Coffee. And if that Halloween pumpkin goodness wasn’t enough check out this … Read More ...
How to make kitchen tool wall art
Over at Rachel’s blog My Chic life there is a great idea that is super easy. Check out how she turned some kitchen tools and empty frames into wall art.… Read More ...
Upcycle cinder blocks with nail polish
Over at Jill’s blog Reincarnated there is a great tutorial on how to upcycle some old cinder blocks with of all things- old nail polish. Nail polish works great on beads too!… Read More ...
How to make a recycled memo board
Over at Moreen’s blog Little Mom on The Prairie there is a fun tutorial she posted on how to make this blue cork memo board. I love the circles in the square monotone look, very modern!… Read More ...
How to upcycle a shower curtain with a Duct Tape skull for Halloween
If you’re a fan of making BIG, bold decorations that really make a statement, then working with duct tape might just become your new obsession! This versatile, durable, and surprisingly easy-to-use material is perfect for creating eye-catching designs on a … Read More ...
How to make a recycled shoe box doll house
Over at Cintia’s blog My Poppet there is a darling tutorial on how to make a doll house out of a recycled shoe box.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled eyeglass case clutch
Got an old eyeglass case that’s in need of a redo? Check out how Agy of the blog Green Issues redid an old eyeglass case into a fab lace covered clutch.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
Reverse applique is a great technique and using it along with a kid’s outgrown t-shirt is the perfect combo. See the great tutorial Pam of the blog Threading My Way shared on how she recycled her kid’s t-shirt into a … Read More ...
