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Recycle plastic bags into super cute iron on images

June 14, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 11, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 10, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 8, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 7, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 6, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 4, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 2, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 1, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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

May 31, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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.

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Cut the cord-uroy pants into a cute new skirt

May 28, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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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Make and send a card that can be recycled into the earth that is so pretty

May 27, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Every once and a while I post a project that isn’t from a recycled material but is meant to be recycled after use. Today’s does both, make your own paper with recycled scraps and seeds from a great tutorial over … Read More ...

Emiko and Shana of “Accessorize With Toys” at Maker Faire

May 26, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Emiko and Shana have hit upon a great idea! They host workshops called “Accessorize with Toys” where they bring all sorts of recycled toys and everything you need to make jewelry and small sculptures to parties and eco-events.

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Book Review: Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World by Mark Frauenfelder

May 25, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

First can I say I just giggle because I still get a thrill out of meeting someone I first get to know through a book that is written about their personal experiences and then get to meet in person. I … Read More ...

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