Recycled books are such a great recorce for crafting. Check out how Ann of the blog Wonderstrange recycled a bunch of books into an organizer.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled braided belt bracelet
I’ve posted about recycled belt bracelets before but you have to check out what Stephanie of the blog Henry Happened used to make her closure on her woven belt bracelet.… Read More ...
Book Review: How to Make Stuffed Animals
Stuffed animals can be so much fun to make and the ones featured in the new book How to Make Stuffed Animals: Modern, Simple Patterns and Instructions for 18 Projects are beyond cute! Author Sian Keegan is a firm believer … Read More ...
Feature Etsy Shop: Re-Grow Roots
Check out the fun crochet and recycled wood designs featured in Deireee’s Etsy show Re-Grow Roots.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled magazine garland
Sometimes the simplest things are positively the best. That’s what I think about this recycled magazine circle garland shared by Kelly of the blog Restitch Me. I bet this technique would work great with pumpkin or bat shapes for Halloween.… Read More ...
How to make recycled Styrofoam tray flowers
Now these white recycled Styrofoam flowers are super pretty but I bet if they were made with black Styrofoam they would look super for a Halloween decoration! Check out Sonia’s tutorial she shared at her blog Cards. Crafts, Kids Projects … Read More ...
How to make a vintage lace pennant banner
Are you on the banner bandwagon like me? Do you have a stash of lace scraps? Well why not combine the two using the great tutorial Alecia shared at her blog Chicken Scratch on how to make a vintage lace … Read More ...
How to make a recycled tin can planter
Over at Blueberry Ash there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled tin can planter that I bet would be great for all sorts of organizing and display.… Read More ...
How to upcycle jars with candy wrappers and more
Over at the Re-Creations blog there is a whole bunch of ideas and tutorials on how to dress up jars. We all got them, might as well make ‘um purdy!… Read More ...
How to make a recycled Christmas tree coat rack
Over at Craft Foxes there is an awesome idea for turning your old Christmas tree into a coat rack. I will be filing this idea away for use after Christms. It’s never to soon to start collecting holiday recycling … Read More ...
How to embroider a recycled wood tray
I love it when crafters come up with a way to use a traditional technique on an unusual surface or material. That is just what KariAnne of the blog Thistlewood Farms did when she shared her embroidered wood tray tutorial… Read More ...
Book Review: PlyDesign: 73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood (and other sheet goods)
If you like building furniture or it’s on your “to do” list PlyDesign: 73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood (and other sheet goods) is an awesome resource! The designs are modern and stylish and the tutorials with great patterns … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle bracelets
Emily shared a great tutorial at her blog Crap at Crafts on how to make recycled plastic bottle bracelets along with my favorite detail is she used magnetic closures that look great!… Read More ...
How to make recycled sunglasses window shade
Marcela sent in this link to Instructables where there is a such a fun and ironic recycled tutorial on how to make a recycled sunglasses window shade.… Read More ...
Book Review- Artful Halloween:31 Frightfully Elegant Projects
I don’t know about you but Halloween crafting has got to be some of the best! And the new book Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects is just the ticket to get your scissors and glue gun in action! It … Read More ...