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Vintage Utensil Cuff Bracelet

March 30, 2008 by Alissa 1 Comment

knife_cuff.jpgYou are what you eat (with). I love LTCreatesJewelry‘s vintage flatware, such as this butter knife, that are bent into fashionable rings, jewelry cuffs, earrings, napkin rings and more. The hand-stamped lettering on this timeless cuff adds a personal … Read More ...

Keyboard + Calendar = Keylendar

March 28, 2008 by Alissa Leave a Comment

keylendar.jpgI love this tech-inspired perpetual calendar made from old keyboard keys, number stickers (or rub-ons) and magnetic strips. Get the step-by-step tutorial from duckcrazy at Instructables.

[tags]perpetual calendar, keyboard, Instructables, [/tags]

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Vintage Crackled Blocks

March 27, 2008 by Alissa 1 Comment

milk_carton_blocks.jpgThe folks at VintageImageCraft.com generously share images, tips and tutorials for creating vintage illustration crafts, such as these cool crackled blocks made from used milk cartons. (They even instruct you how to create your very own crackled finish instead of … Read More ...

Hide Your Electric Cords

March 26, 2008 by Alissa 2 Comments

tp_roll.jpgFinally: A toilet-paper roll craft I can stomach. Gregory at Apartment Therapy dressed up a toilet paper roll core with leftover wrapping paper and then housed unsightly electric cords into the pretty papered tube. What a great, simple, free idea!… Read More ...

Recycled T-Shirt Contest

March 25, 2008 by Alissa Leave a Comment

t-shirt_contest.gifOne of the current Instructables contests is the T-Shirt Hacks Speed Contest. The official rules: “Have some old or boring t-shirts lying around? Then use them for your next DIY project! Cut ’em, sew ’em, dye ’em, print on … Read More ...

Recycled Fence Bags

March 23, 2008 by Alissa Leave a Comment

ornjmain.jpgFrom the streets of Detroit come the Ornj line of bags, which are made of recycled temporary construction fencing found in the city.

[tags]fence, fencing, construction, bag, messenger, tote, purse[/tags]

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20 Alternatives to Easter Grass

March 22, 2008 by Alissa Leave a Comment

Petroleum-based Easter grass is not only eco-unfriendly, but it’s also an absolute mess. Associated Content author lvngwell provides plenty of alternatives to the fake stuff, including many recycled ideas, such as lining the bottom of an Easter basket with leftover … Read More ...

CD Jewel Case Birdhouse

March 20, 2008 by Alissa 2 Comments

cd_birdhouse.jpgIf you’re one of the lucky ones who actually has CD jewel cases to spare, you might seek some creative advice from Friend of Craftster foldingj, who created this modern-looking bird abode from colored cases and a hot glue … Read More ...

Button Bouquet

March 19, 2008 by Alissa Leave a Comment

button_bouquet.jpgButton bouquets are perfect for those without a green thumb. Simply made with wire and a handful of buttons, these stems will never go out of style — and will never need watering! The Ripe Radish offers a number of … Read More ...

Soda Can Pins

March 18, 2008 by Alissa Leave a Comment

can_pin.jpgYvonne Hernandez transforms ordinary soda cans into playful pins, magnets, key chains and framed artwork. After cutting the piece to the desired shape, Yvonne adheres the shape to sticky foam to hide the cut edges. In addition to aluminum cans, … Read More ...

Credit Card Pendant

March 17, 2008 by Alissa Leave a Comment

visanecklace.jpgReader Patsy alerted me of this unique necklace featuring a portion of a credit card and an antique typewriter key. This would be perfect for the shopper — or for the former shopper who’s been forced to cut up her … Read More ...

Beer Bottle Chandelier

March 12, 2008 by Alissa 2 Comments

chandelier.jpgIf you intend to consume on St. Patrick’s Day, why not transform your beer bottle waste into a work of illuminated art? Barlite.com offers a number of unique chandeliers and light fixtures made from bottles. They’re extremely pricey, however, so … Read More ...

License Plate Birdhouse

March 9, 2008 by Alissa 2 Comments

colorado_birdhouse.jpgThe Old Red Barn shop at Etsy features industrial-chic birdhouses, CD holders and more from genuine used license plates, such as this cute Colorado abode. If you’re in the mood for a flashback, be sure to check out the shop’s … Read More ...

Just Launched: Junkafied

March 6, 2008 by Alissa Leave a Comment

junkman.jpgThe Junkafied team creates funky and colorful sculptures from found objects they pick up at yard sales and curb side. They just launched a website, which features their work, and are looking for feedback from other recycled crafters/artists. So, give … Read More ...

Keen Bags

March 5, 2008 by Alissa 1 Comment

keenbag.jpgIt looks like recycled craft trends are making their way into the products of mainstream manufacturers. You’ve likely seen — or even own — Keen footwear, but did you know that the company creates a fashionable line of bags? … Read More ...

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