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Listia, a cool auction site that is based on swapping not money

February 4, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I want to thank reader Nancy for sending this site suggestion in! This is a screen shot of her auction over at Listia. Listia is a place where you get credits by setting up auctions to swap for other … Read More ...

T-shirts are transformed into a ruffle skirt best part-no measuring

February 2, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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This is a great design that looks super simple to make see how at the blog Analog Me. Recycle t-shirt projects that are down and dirty quick and easy are simply the best!

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How to make a pink poodle footstool from recycled materials

February 1, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

how to make a pink poodle Pop on over to this YouTube video to see how to make a Pink Poodle Footstool from an oatmeal container, cardboard box, bathroom tissue tubes plus faux fur and felt. And this fun designer’s blog Joanne’s *J* Spot.

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Recycle an old eraser into a new ring

January 29, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

timthumb Over at Dollar Store Crafts there is a fun tutorial on carving a new ring from an eraser. How fun! The cool thing about this project is you can still use it as an eraser if you want!

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The coolest recycling thing I learned at the Craft Super Show and CHA Winter 2010

January 28, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Kunin felt and all Kunin products are made from Eco-fi, high-quality polyester fiber made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles! Can you believe that! I had no idea. Kunin felt is a staple in so many adult and kid crafts, … Read More ...

Recycle record album covers into file folders

January 27, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

filefolder2-300x192 I so need to make these! What a great idea. I love the old graphics on record albums but I need to keep my paperwork organized. You too? Pop on over to Clever Nesting for the tutorial!

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Sassafras Creation turns Knitting needles into beautiful jewelry

January 25, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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This jewelry is so pretty! I collect anodized aluminum and that includes knitting needles. Anne of Sassafras Creations over at Etsy give old knitting needles a new life cutting them up and linking them in fun and unique ways to … Read More ...

Cute pouch made with recycled t-shirts with the old school tapes as decoration

January 24, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

il_430xN.113086452This is a fun design posted over at Etsy by zJayne. I loved my mix tapes. One day I will upload the music on them but the art on the covers is just great and will always stick around … Read More ...

Day 1 of the big Craft Super Show in Anaheim, CA and this is my favorite recycling new tool

January 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

414Cgfqms-L._SL500_AA280_I have posted a couple of projects that utilize recycling a drinking straw but here is such a cute tool, A Wacky Whirly,  for cutting a drinking straw into a cool spiral. It is kind of like if you … Read More ...

Puzzle pieces get and give inspiration!

January 21, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

057.JPG Over at the blog Confessions of a Craftaholic there is a sparkle-tastic tutorial on how to recycle a puzzle piece into a cute pin! What a great idea for those puzzles that are missing some of their pieces.

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Recycle a spoon into a plant marker

January 20, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

SpoonMarkerFinal What a great way to recycle those mismatched or old spoons into a useful plant marker perfect for your garden. Pop on over to the blog Shrimp Salad Circus to see the full tutorial.

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Recycling little snips of magazines as leaves in wall art

January 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_8301 Over at the blog Simply Modern Mom there is a wonderful room makeover. Included in it are these two pieces of art where the petals of the leaves are cut from magazines! Wow is all I have to say, so … Read More ...

Toilet paper tubes NEVER looked so pretty

January 18, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

000_0002.JPG I think this has got to be one of the prettiest recycling projects from one of the most ordinary and non attractive items ever! Yup, people those are toilet paper tubes! Over at the blog Homemade Mamas you too can … Read More ...

Recycled Book Review: Refashioned Bags

January 14, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Refashioned Bags: Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags

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Faith Blakeney and Justina Blakeney

We all carry bags so why shouldn’t they be as unique and creative as we are. The way to make them that way is to make them … Read More ...

Upcycle a standard camera strap with your own personal style

January 13, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

6a01156f2b6799970c0120a515abf1970b-800wi Why should your tech equipment be boring? Follow this great tutorial over at The Object Project to recycle that plain camera strap into something with style.

[tags]how to personalize a camera strap[/tags]… Read More ...

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