These delicate votive covers are made with thread but the supplies used to make them are the packaging left over from last night’s dinner! Pop over to the blog Wedding Bee for a great tutorial. They would make a great … Read More ...
Baby Alphabet blocks get recycled with a bit (or a lot) of glitter
I love using toys that kids have out grown and turning them into new and sparkly decorations! See how to turn old baby blocks into fun and festive decorations at the blog Art Glitter.
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Upcycle Legos with paper into anything with a cool new paper punch
Since it’s Cyber Monday I thought I’d post about a cool new tool you will be able to score (well punch) that you can use to recycle your Legos into new things, anything your imagination can come up with! OK, … Read More ...
Recycle that ornament box into a festive Christmas decoration
Over at the blog Georgia Peachez this cleaver crafter made the cutest Christmas decorations by recycling the boxes that old ornaments came in. Wow! So cute.
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How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron
Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Featured at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial … Read More ...
Recycle paint chips into tree art
Want to make a bit of art that will match your new room after you have painted it? Why not try this cool tree art made from the paint chips you have used to decide what color you were going … Read More ...
Raid the pantry for some fun fall decor
Now I’ve seen the jars that are filled with all the ingredients to make cookies but this was new to me, fill a jar with beans, corn and things form the pantry in fall colors for a Thanksgiving decoration. See … Read More ...
An “I Am Thankful Scroll” made from recycled materials
This is such a cute idea, make a thankful scroll out of recycled materials. It really makes you think. Pop on over to the Making Books Blog to read more about it.
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Recycle VHS tapes into pretty flowers or Christmas present bows
These cute flowers are made with VHS tape! How cool is that? Well when I saw this I thought that these would make great recycled bows from holiday gifts. Pop on over to CraftStylish for a ton of ideas on … Read More ...
Bills aren’t the only thing that comes in a security envelope-craft supplies do!
Maya Made certainly made security envelopes pretty and useful with these pretty napkin rings. What a great source for recycled paper in pretty patterns-the inside of security envelopes. Recycle them in to all sorts of paper crafts.
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Turn your fancy glassware upside down for fun holiday decor
I just scored some of these little battery tea lights at the 99 cents store because in my house an open flam is not a good idea with all the fiber and fabric that’s flying around. This is such a … Read More ...
Retro kitschy style recycled vase made from thread cone and cd
I love the kitschy quality of this craft project. I feel like it would have been something my grandmother would have made if cds were around back then. Maybe it’s the pretty pink color? I don’t know but I love … Read More ...
Recycle a branch into a wishbone inspired necklace
Over at the blog B Organic there is a little tutorial to make a wishbone inspired necklace from a little stick. So simple yet so charming and perfect to remind us to be thankful for all the beauty in nature.… Read More ...
Traditional and some not so traditional ways to recycle a bottle
Over at Boisdale there are some traditional ways to recycle a bottle like glasses, vases and terrariums and then some not so traditional like the one pictured here as a computer accessory.
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Kitten hat made from the sleeve of a sweater-meow!
Oh I love recycling sweaters into new things and especially cute things! Check out this cute kitten hat project designed by Sonya Nimri made from a recycled sweater sleeve.
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