Rashmi sent in this link to her blog The Ochre Elephant featuring a great project where she recycled yogurt containers into tea light covers that also spelled out “Happy Diwali”. The Festival of Diwali or Deepavali means “The Festival of … Read More ...
A scrapbook page stitched together filled with all sorts of recycled bits
Now I don’t generally post many scrapbook pages but I just fell in love with this one from the blog Ponderings. She stitched all sorts of things together on the page including bits sewing patterns, books and Sizzix die … Read More ...
How to make a real fall leaf wreath
I might have just gone a bit wreath crazy. This real fall leaf wreath is so simple and pretty. I brings me back to my crafting days as a kid. All you need other than some of mother nature’s little … Read More ...
How to make a recycled thread spool advent calendar kit
I love old spools of thread and I am always on the lookout for fun ways to use them. Over at the blog Just Something I Made there is a super cute idea for making an Advent Calendar with them. … Read More ...
Flowers, paper bags and a bit of lint make for some pretty magnets
These lovely magnets are created with a whole bunch of recycled bits of this and that. See a whole collection of Desiree’s craftiness at her blog Beyond a Garden.… Read More ...
How to make a snowman and Christmas tree out of recycled bottle caps
Pop (pun intended) over to Linda’s blog to see how she transformed plastic soda and water bottle tops (along with a bit of t-shirt) into a cute snowman and Christmas tree.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out … Read More ...
Book Review and WIN a copy of Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
by
David Edgar and Robin A. Edgar
Let me start by saying my background is Industrial Design so I know about how much effort goes into designing manufactured packaging. It … Read More ...
How to recycle rusty roofing nails into fabulous fabric
For a whole bunch of reasons I think this is so cool. First it uses something industrial, next it uses rust literally and a color synonymous with fall, to make something really cool! Pop on over to the blog Mixed … Read More ...
How to recycle a plate into a canvas for decupage art
This is a really clever idea! See how to turn a damaged plate into a canvas to create a bit of decupaged art over at the blog Creative Mind! I actually think it would be cool to leave some … Read More ...
It’s a Faux-saw
I love it when proud wives/girlfriends send in projects that their men make. The girlies post their man’s craftiness on their blogs or send in a link to their Etsy shop. Too cute ladies! Well the proud wifey of Mr. … Read More ...
Michele’s Great Tissue Box Challenge 2010!
This recycling contest sounds hysterical and brilliant. The idea is to make the most (and cute) little houses out of a recycled tissue box. The winners get 30$ gift certificates to an Etsy shop of their choice! Pop on over … Read More ...
Book Review and WIN a copy of Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin
I love this book! As someone who can look at virtually any bit of this or that and find value (or at least an attribute that would make it a good crafting material) Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paint chip magnet
These are so beautiful-just like tiny bits of minimal art. See how to make paint chip magnets over at this post Mahka Crafts.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper towel roll mini album
I know you would never guess by looking at this pretty little tag album that the pockets are made from a recycled paper towel or bathroom tissue cardboard tubes but it is! Pop on over to the blog Scrapbook-Crazy for … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater rose wreath
Over at the blog Creative Passage Ellen couldn’t wait until Halloween was over to get a jump on her winter crafting (I know the feeling Ellen!) See more pictures of this warm and fuzzy recycled sweater rose wreath and her … Read More ...
