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CD’s get recycled into a high-tech dock for your tech toy

August 28, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

recycled-cd-iphone-dock_1Most of the time when you see a craft that involves recycled Cd’s the end outcome is not very high tech looking, in this case the integrity of the Cd’s sleek look coordinates perfectly with all our favorite high-tech toys … Read More ...

Recycle a pop top can into a super cute gift tin

August 27, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

PTC12 Over at Crafts On a Whim there is a really classy and cute tutorial on how to recycle and up-cycle for sure a tin pop (or tab) top can into a cute gift tin. It does require the type of … Read More ...

How to turn a pretty placemat into an inspiring journal or scrapbook

August 26, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

Placemat Scrapbook-5.JPGDesiree of the blog Beyond A Garden posted a lovely tutorial on how to recycle a placemat into a journal or scrapbook cover. I could see making one for each member of the family as a kind of “back to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled magazine bowl and giveaway

August 25, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

DSCF2853.JPGOver at the blog For the Love of Craft Larissa post a great tutorial on how to make a recycled magazine bowl. And not only does she give you the steps to make one yourself you could win hers! … Read More ...

In need of a trophy, why not cut up some old computer parts?

August 24, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

fotrophy2 Over at Aileen’s Musings she posted this fun and wacky project her son made for a cake off. It is made from painted mother boards from computers. All I can say is being a judge would probably be just as … Read More ...

Free Good/Bad Angel Bird Graphics used to recycle a plain white t-shirt

August 21, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

6a00e55007f59388340120a4ff4848970b-320wiOver at this post at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make iron-ons using this free graphic of good angel and bad angel birds, you know like the ones that sit on your shoulder and help you make … Read More ...

How to make a scratch off ticket to reveal a surprise

August 20, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

DSC09005Over at the Artmind blog there is a cool tutorial on how to make a scratch-off lottery ticket. Now she doesn’t use recycled images or card stock but that is exactly what popped into my mind when I saw this. … Read More ...

A new twist on recycling a plastic soda bottle into a stem or necklace

August 19, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

recycle plastic soda bottle cordsOver at WikiHow there is a super cool and detailed how to on cutting, melting and twisting a plastic bottle into what they call a wire, but could be called cord or rope. They show projects that include a … Read More ...

Recycle a ceramic insulator into a cute flower pot

August 18, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

DSC00221.JPG Smita writes the blog Voice of Heart and she made this very elegant flower pot from a ceramic insulator. I have never seen one in this shape, I have a small collection of the blue clear glass ones but this … Read More ...

How to fry marbles and then transform them into jewelry

August 17, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

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If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project, consider frying marbles to create a beautiful, crystallized effect. Not only is it a great way to transform ordinary marbles into stunning pieces of jewelry, but it’s also an interesting … Read More ...

Get off your soap box and recycle it into a cute gift tote

August 14, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

doveboxafterEileen Hull posted this cute makeover of a bar of soap box into a cute gift tote and shares the how-to with you. She did something with this that has been on my mind to try for awhile, this is … Read More ...

Vintage tins turn into vavavoom little dresses

August 13, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

vintage-tin-dresses Shixie’s Etsy’s store is filled with dreamy dresses that are made from recycled tins and tin toy cars. I love the delicate quality of these little pieces yet they are made of metal. I love irony!

[tags]Etsy, recycled craft, tin … Read More ...

Recycle a mason jar into a pretty soap dispenser

August 12, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

100_0834Kelly Georgette posted this cute quick and easy how-to for turning a mason jar into a pretty pump soap dispenser. I never would have thought of this because the opening on a mason jar is so much bigger than the  … Read More ...

Children’s puzzle gets upcycled and altered into mixed media art

August 11, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

img_7015 Over at Craftster there is a very creative concept of turning puzzles into altered art. There was swaps of puzzle ATC’s as well. I love puzzles and I think the idea of making each piece unique but still able to … Read More ...

Craftside Book and Wrights Bobbin Winder Giveaway

August 10, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

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Send a link to your favorite recycled craft blog, website, or Etsy shop and you are entered to win a free Craftside Book and Wrights SideWinder. It can be your own or someone else’s. If … Read More ...

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