Looking for a way to make eco-friendly, reusable Swiffer Duster cloths? There’s a fantastic tutorial over at Sew Much Ado that shows you how to make reusable Swiffer cloths from old flannel shirts. This not only saves money but also … Read More ...
Cereal box and Sunday Comics Father’s Day Gift Bag
I go through at least one cereal box a week so I could make lots of these gift bags. See how at this post. I do think it’s “funny” that this is the second project you readers have sent … Read More ...
How to make a fun-ny clock
Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a great tutorial for making this clock with the funnies. Choose any image that your Dad would like and make it for Father’s Day!
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Recycle plastic bags into super cute iron on images
Plastic bag fusing is such a great way to recycle plastic bags. Well, thanks Eva for sending in this plastic bag iron-on to fabric post from the blog Filth Wizardry. I can’t wait to try this!
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I just “felt” this flower was so cute
Kristin of the blog Lu Bird Baby sent in this cute felt flower tutorial. She used a recycled medicine bottle to make her circle templates. (And it also looks like she uses them to store her crafting supplies.)
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Can you imagine shooting “trash ball” hoops with this fun trash can
Lindsey sent in a link to a project over at the spankin’ new blog Recyclers Anonymous but this one just called to me to share. It is a trash can made out of rings of recycled magazine pages and a … Read More ...
Recycle aprons into curtains
This is such an adorable idea and great for those of you “no sewers” out there. Grab yourself a couple of aprons and pop them on up over a window for an instant window treatment. Just perfect for a kitchen … Read More ...
A great idea for transforming an old stool with style and comfort
Over at this post at the blog Two Crazy Crafters there is this great idea for crocheting a seat cover to jazz up an old stool. I bet if your a really good shopper but not a good crocheter you … Read More ...
How to crayon etch on metal tins
I don’t know about you but I save all those metal tins that mints and things come in. I didn’t know you could “DIY” etch metal until Rebecca sent in this link to her wonderful tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
Recycle a CD rack into a fabric display stand
Rebecca of the blog This Present Life sent in this great idea for turning a CD rack into a pretty fabric storage and display stand. I love looking at my fabric so this would be a great project for me!… Read More ...
How to make a recycle wood striped frame
As the blog name states- Sawdust and Paper Scraps- this clever crafter is mighty handy with the wood scraps. This is a great idea for using all those little bits of trim and wood that are always left over from … Read More ...
Recycle pages with words into a manicure that speaks for itself
I love this idea! I am so doing it. I have to think about what I want my toes to say…..I have lots of dictionaries that I cut up for art and mixed media projects. Pop on over to Mademoiselle … Read More ...
Winners of the Green Craft Magazine and Sweater Surgery
Jessi M of the blog Skittles Skates and Knits won Sweater Surgery
and
Melody B. of the blog Mel Designs is the winner of Green Craft Magazine.
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Memorial Day Fallen Soldier Uniform Tote Bags
It’s Memorial Day here in the U.S. and I sewed these tote bags made from uniforms of soldiers that were killed. They are for the soldier’s moms.
To see more and links to read about them click here.
Cut the cord-uroy pants into a cute new skirt
Over at the blog In the Happily Ever After Rachel has a great tutorial to turn an pair of corduroy pants into a cute little ruffles skirt. Sew cute!
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