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Green Christmas Greeting

December 23, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

recycled_tree.jpgHere’s a modern take on the folded 3-D recycled booklet desktop tree or angel that so many of us have made in years past. These are cut, however, and weren’t made by elementary schoolchildren but rather by London-based design firm … Read More ...

CD Shower Curtain Accessories

December 22, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

cd_shower_curtain.jpgContinue your “singing in the shower” theme by transferring discarded CDs to your shower curtain, as Trevor O’Neil did for ReadyMade magazine’s latest MacGyver Challenge.

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Felted Jewelry

December 21, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

felt_necklace.jpgLightweight and lovely describe the jewelry created by pagano designworks, who makes earrings and necklaces from recycled sweater felt. The shop’s featured earring sets are adorable sandwiches of various-colored felt, and all of the jewelry seems to be finely constructed … Read More ...

Monopoly Chair

December 18, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

monopoly_chair.jpgGame board enthusiasts will go gaga over this Monopoly-themed chair, which was an entry created by SewIn2Disney for the latest Craftster Challenge, “Super Ugly to Super Awesome.” The artist completely refurbished a throw-away chair with a Monopoly pillow form … Read More ...

Book Art

December 17, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

jonathancallan.jpgJonathan Callan’s creates beautiful sculptural art from recycled books and publications. This piece, found on Haute*Nature, and titled “The Value of Politics,” reminds me of a larger-than-life cross-section of marbled multi-colored clay. See more of his work on … Read More ...

Photo Glass Beads

December 14, 2007 by Vikram Goyal Leave a Comment

glass_beads.JPGLooking for handmade and meaningful stocking stuffers? This new project from Craftbits.com may be your answer. Just glue flat clear glass marbles to photo index cards and cardboard, chipboard or heavy paper for a pocket-sized keepsake. The finished beads can … Read More ...

Jewel Case Cubes

December 12, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

jewel_cases.jpgI love this idea from Instructables, which constructs cubes from ordinary jewel cases without the use of any tools or adhesives. This would be a unique way to display photos and artwork — or nothing at all because they’re … Read More ...

LP Handbag

December 11, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

record_purse.jpgCraftster features a number of vinyl record mini totes, including this rendition. Unlike so many other record recycling projects, this purse doesn’t require you to heat the vinyl, but it does require a power tool or two. Although it’s … Read More ...

Auto Parts Nativity Scene

December 6, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

nativity.jpgIf you’re in search of some beautiful recycled art inspiration, look no further than the NOVICA site, which features fairly-traded arts, crafts, jewelry, furnishings and home decors from artists around the world. (The site even includes the work of a … Read More ...

Arizona Tea Jewelry

December 4, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

arizonatea.jpgDon’t you love it when half the work is already done for you? I’ve seen a smattering of jewelry made from beautiful Arizona tea can artwork, and Etsy member Little Libelle (so far) has filled her entire shop will Arizona … Read More ...

A Wreath for Every Occasion

December 4, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

2candlesandwinefortwo.jpgEmpty wine bottles, chipped or cracked china and teacups, and tarnished spoons become the focal point in Clara’s Teacup wreaths. As in all crafts that are lovingly made, no two wreaths are exactly alike. In addition to wine bottle and … Read More ...

Warm Fuzzies

December 1, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

wreathy2.jpgBetz White takes old sweaters and felt scraps and transforms them into things of beauty, such as her as-seen-on-Martha cupcake pincushions. She also recently finished this striking wreath made entirely of sweater and felt scraps. Although this would look … Read More ...

Zipper Cushion

November 27, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

pillow.jpgI found this colorful and clever pillow made from pieced-together repurposed zippers by annaramma on Flickr. What a great way to add interest to a throw pillow. I don’t recommend planting your face onto it the next time you take … Read More ...

Etsy Trashion Sale

November 26, 2007 by Alissa Leave a Comment

trashion.jpgThe Etsy Trashion street team is hosting Save the World Sunday, a major sale event and celebration of all things recycled and handmade. The first Sunday was yesterday, Nov. 25, but you still have next Sunday, Dec. 2, to enjoy … Read More ...

Autumn Votives

November 21, 2007 by Alissa 1 Comment

votives.jpgWouldn’t these homemade votive holders look lovely on your Thanksgiving table? And you likely have all the supplies you need sitting at home: leaves, glue, used glass jars or candle holders and tissue paper (check your shopping bags or shoe … Read More ...

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